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Hi everyone, I live in Canada and will like to know what is the difference between an RPN (registered practical nurse) and an LPN?

Hi everyone, Myfriends and I disagree on this question: A thin person who is also an alcoholic is at risk of which vitamin deficiency? a)A b)B6 c)B12 d)C Any idea? Thanks in advance.

thanks for a very helpful and interesting answer.

here is a question us students here can't seem to agree on: why do you apply a wet-damp dressing to a wound? a)to protect against infection b)to promote circulation c)for debridement d)to promote healing Thanks in advance.

thanks for your help. and.................yes there are no silly questions if you don't know the answer. better safe than sorry, specially in our proffession.

Okay, but isn't the comatosed patient bedridden too? Can a comatosed pt move, sit and have sensation? That's why I chose that answer.

Hi everyone this is another question I seem to disagree with my colleagues:Patient had a spinal cord injury. What is the most appropriate action to do when checking the patient? a)check level of consciousness b)check their blood pressure c)check the bladder My friends say a...but I think is b Thanks again.

this is my question and choices: who is at most risk for pressure ulcers? a)22 year old comatose patient? b)8 month old baby? c)92 year old bedridden patient? my colleagues say a...but I say c, because of the loss of skin elasticity change due to age. Thanks in advance.

Hi everyone, this is my first post, so please bare with me.I have this question: You gave your patient ativan via sublingual. What will you tell the patient to do after giving the drug? a)wait a couple of minutes before drinking or eating b)take the drug with food c)wash your mouth after the pill dissolves in the mouth d)swallow the drug Some friends say the answer is c and others says is a. Any ideas what it is??? Thanks