AND NURSING LIZETTER WK 1 FINAL PAPER
2026 COMPLETE ANSWERS VERIFIED
◉ What do Nurse Practice Acts define? Answer: They define the
conditions that need to be met for licensure and serve as regulations
and laws set forth by each state and territory in the USA.
◉ Who is the governing body in Illinois that enforces regulations set
by the Nurse Practice Act? Answer: The State Board of Nursing
(ISBON).
◉ What is the purpose of the Quality and Safety Education for
Nursing (QSEN) Institute? Answer: To improve quality and safety in
nursing based on the Institute of Medicine's core competencies for
health clinicians.
◉ List the six competencies identified by the QSEN Institute
necessary for maintaining quality and safety in health. Answer:
Patient-centered care, teamwork and collaboration, evidence-based
practice (EBP), quality improvement (QI), safety, and informatics.
, ◉ What does patient-centered care involve? Answer: Providing
caring, compassionate, and culturally sensitive care that addresses a
client's needs, preferences, and values.
◉ What is the role of teamwork and collaboration in nursing?
Answer: It involves being aware of one's strengths and limitations
and asking for help when needed.
◉ What is evidence-based practice (EBP) in nursing? Answer: The
ability to analyze the difference between evidence-based care and
traditional care methods that may lead to less desirable outcomes.
◉ What does quality improvement (QI) competency entail? Answer:
Applying care-related and organizational processes to develop and
implement plans that improve health care services.
◉ How does safety competency manifest in nursing practice?
Answer: By minimizing risk factors that could cause injury or harm
while promoting quality care.
◉ What is informatics competency in nursing? Answer: The ability
to utilize technology for communication and information-gathering
that supports clinical decision-making.