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1. A nurse is reviewing a patient's medication regimen and notices a
potential interaction between two prescriptions. Which critical thinking
skill is the nurse primarily using?
 A. Analysis
 B. Inference
 C. Evaluation
 D. Explanation
 Answer: B. Inference
 Rationale: The nurse is using inference to draw conclusions about the
potential interaction based on the evidence available.
2. When evaluating the credibility of a research study, which of the
following is the most important aspect to consider?
 A. The number of participants in the study
 B. The reputation of the publishing journal
 C. The methodology used in the study
 D. The conclusions drawn by the researchers
 Answer: C. The methodology used in the study
 Rationale: The methodology determines the validity and reliability of
the study's findings.
3. A patient presents with symptoms that could be attributed to several
different conditions. What is the first step a nurse should take in applying
critical thinking to this situation?
 A. Consult a medical textbook
 B. Perform a thorough patient assessment
 C. Order diagnostic tests
 D. Develop a care plan
 Answer: B. Perform a thorough patient assessment
 Rationale: A comprehensive assessment is necessary to gather evidence
before making a clinical decision.
4. In which scenario is a nurse demonstrating the use of reason over
tradition?
 A. Following a hospital protocol for wound care
 B. Using an evidence-based practice guideline to treat hypertension
 C. Administering medication as it has been done for years
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