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aabwk4 · **on:** Jul 17, 2018

The National League for Nursing (NLN) focuses on providing accreditation to both RN and LPN/LVN schools. For what activities does the NLN assess, establish goals, implement plans, and set standards?

1 . Research in nursing education
2 . Services to the nursing community
3 . Public policy related to lifelong education
4 . Socioeconomic welfare for nurses
A) 1, 2, 3
B) 1, 2, 4
C) 1, 3, 4
D) 2, 3, 4

Question 2

A basketball player who has injured his shoulder during the game is admitted to a healthcare facility. The physician has diagnosed an injury to the cervical plexus in the client.

Which effects of an injury to the cervical plexus should the nurse be aware of? A) Temporary paralysis
B) Respiratory arrest
C) True dementia
D) Loss of equilibrium

momtoalll · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 17, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A
Feedback:
One key program area listed as crucial to nursing by the International Council for Nursing is the socioeconomic welfare for nurses. The NLN focuses on providing accreditation to both RN and LPN/LVN schools. They assess, establish goals, implement plans, and set standards for research in nursing education; services to the nursing community; and public policy related to lifelong education.

Answer to Question 2

B
Feedback:
The nurse should be aware that respiratory arrest is an effect of damage to the cervical plexus. Temporary paralysis, true dementia, and loss of equilibrium are the effects of aging on the nervous system.