Intellectual standards

Question 1

A nursing student explains a patient’s condition in a way that is easy to understand. Which intellectual standard is demonstrated?
A) Clarity
B) Precision
C) Accuracy
D) Depth

Answer 1

A) Clarity

Question 2

A nurse double-checks a patient’s medication dosage before administering it. What intellectual standard does this reflect?
A) Fairness
B) Accuracy
C) Logic
D) Breadth

Answer 2

B) Accuracy

Question 3

A nurse documents a patient’s pain as “7/10, sharp, localized in the lower right abdomen” instead of just writing “severe pain.” What intellectual standard is applied?
A) Precise
B) Relevance
C) Logic
D) Significance

Answer 3

A) Precise

Question 4

A nurse is assessing a patient’s wound and focuses on signs of infection rather than asking about unrelated medical history. What intellectual standard is used?
A) Depth
B) Relevance
C) Clarity
D) Fairness

Answer 4

B) Relevance

Question 5

A nurse considers the underlying causes of a patient’s chronic fatigue instead of just recommending rest. What intellectual standard is demonstrated?
A) Depth
B) Breadth
C) Fairness
D) Accuracy

Answer 5

A) Depth

Question 6

A nurse listens to multiple perspectives, including the patient, family, and specialists, before making a care decision. What intellectual standard is applied?
A) Clarity
B) Logic
C) Breadth
D) Precision

Answer 6

C) Breadth (broad)

Question 7

A nurse ensures that all aspects of a patient’s care plan make sense and do not contradict each other. What intellectual standard is used?
A) Logic
B) Relevance
C) Fairness
D) Accuracy

Answer 7

A) Logic

Question 8

A nurse avoids vague documentation and writes, “Patient reports stabbing pain in the lower left quadrant that worsens with movement.” What intellectual standard is demonstrated?
A) Specificity
B) Plausibility
C) Clarity
D) Depth

Answer 8

A) Specificity

Question 9

A nurse questions a colleague’s claim that a new herbal remedy cures all infections. What intellectual standard is used?
A) Plausibility
B) Specificity
C) Precision
D) Depth

Answer 9

A) Plausibility

Question 10

A nurse ensures that the discharge instructions align with the doctor’s orders and patient education materials. What intellectual standard is used?
A) Consistency
B) Depth
C) Accuracy
D) Precision

Answer 10

A) Consistency