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ATI CRITICAL THINKING EXAM- UPDATED FOR 2025 TOP SCORE 100% & DETAILED & VERIFIED SOLUTI, Exams of Social Work

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ATI CRITICAL THINKING EXAM- UPDATED FOR 2025 TOP SCORE 100% & DETAILED & VERIFIED SOLUTIONS Consider the statement, "all sick people should see a doctor. An elderly man is ill

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ATI CRITICAL THINKING EXAM- UPDATED
FOR 2025 TOP SCORE 100% & DETAILED
& VERIFIED SOLUTIONS
Q&A
1.Consider the statement, "all sick people should see a doctor. An elderly man is ill". therefore the
man
A. Should see a doctor
B. Should see a doctor if he does not get well
C. Is like most ill people
D. May not get well unless he sees a doctor
1. Consider the statement, "all sick people should see a doctor. An elderly man is ill". therefore the
man
A. Should see a doctor
2.A science student is watching a television debate on the genetic cloning of animals. In order for the
student to make a reasoned decision, the student must first
A. Justify the opinions presented in the televised debate
B. Accept the views of the most qualified expert
C. Engage in a debate with others
D. Consider all the points of view
2. A science student is watching a television debate on the genetic cloning of animals. In order for the
student to make a reasoned decision, the student must first
A. Justify the opinions presented in the televised debate
3.Consider the following 1) in ancient times, civilizations recorded their religious and cultural ideas
and lifetime records in clay. 2) Both famous and common people were honored in clay. 3) In fact,
most of what we know of ancient civilizations come from studying clay pottery. 4) all of the pots and
bowls were made of clay. Assuming the preceding statements are true, statements two, three, and
four:
A. Prove statement one conclusively
B. Explain why statement one is fake
C. Describe all of the uses for clay
D. Provide support for statement one
3. Consider the following 1) in ancient times, civilizations recorded their religious and cultural ideas
and lifetime records in clay. 2) Both famous and common people were honored in clay. 3) In fact,
most of what we know of ancient civilizations come from studying clay pottery. 4) all of the pots and
bowls were made of clay. Assuming the preceding statements are true, statements two, three, and
four:
D. Provide support for statement one
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1.Consider the statement, "all sick people should see a doctor. An elderly man is ill". therefore the man A. Should see a doctor B. Should see a doctor if he does not get well C. Is like most ill people D. May not get well unless he sees a doctor

  1. Consider the statement, "all sick people should see a doctor. An elderly man is ill". therefore the man A. Should see a doctor 2.A science student is watching a television debate on the genetic cloning of animals. In order for the student to make a reasoned decision, the student must first A. Justify the opinions presented in the televised debate B. Accept the views of the most qualified expert C. Engage in a debate with others D. Consider all the points of view
  2. A science student is watching a television debate on the genetic cloning of animals. In order for the student to make a reasoned decision, the student must first A. Justify the opinions presented in the televised debate 3.Consider the following 1) in ancient times, civilizations recorded their religious and cultural ideas and lifetime records in clay. 2) Both famous and common people were honored in clay. 3) In fact, most of what we know of ancient civilizations come from studying clay pottery. 4) all of the pots and bowls were made of clay. Assuming the preceding statements are true, statements two, three, and four: A. Prove statement one conclusively B. Explain why statement one is fake C. Describe all of the uses for clay D. Provide support for statement one
  3. Consider the following 1) in ancient times, civilizations recorded their religious and cultural ideas and lifetime records in clay. 2) Both famous and common people were honored in clay. 3) In fact, most of what we know of ancient civilizations come from studying clay pottery. 4) all of the pots and bowls were made of clay. Assuming the preceding statements are true, statements two, three, and four: D. Provide support for statement one

4.A college student is enrolled in a nuclear physics class. On the first day of class the instructor gives the student a reading assignment containing a long list of unfamiliar terms in order to build a strong knowledge base what should the student do? A. Ask a friend for help in understanding the terms. B.Define the terms prior to reading the assignment. C.Read the assign material in attempt to gain an understanding of each new term. D. Wait and see if the terms makes sense in the next couple of classes

  1. A college student is enrolled in a nuclear physics class. On the first day of class the instructor gives the student a reading assignment containing a long list of unfamiliar terms in order to build a strong knowledge base what should the student do? C.Read the assign material in attempt to gain an understanding of each new term. 5.Suppose a study of heroin users shows 70% had used marijuana before they tried heroin. The conclusion of the study States all marijuana users will eventually try heroin the conclusion is A. Is a hasty generalization B. is an unclear assumption C. needs no further support D. is factual information
  2. Suppose a study of heroin users shows 70% had used marijuana before they tried heroin. The conclusion of the study States all marijuana users will eventually try heroin the conclusion is B. is an unclear assumption
    1. Assume that whenever spring is late, the birds and the bees are small and hungry. Based on this assumption, which statement must be true? 1.If spring is late, either the birds are small or the bees are hungry 2.If spring is not late, the birds and the bees are neither small nor hungry 3.If the bees are not small and the birds are not hungry, spring it not late 4.If birds are hungry or the bees are small, then spring is late 6.Assume that whenever spring is late, the birds and the bees are small and hungry. Based on this assumption, which statement must be true? 2.If spring is not late, the birds and the bees are neither small nor hungry
    2. An elderly woman has cancer and is given the option of receiving an experimental drug to treat the cancer or receiving pain medication to control excessive pain. The cancer treatment might extend her life for 6 months. However, the woman chooses to use the pain medication as needed. All of the following changes support the women's choice except? 1.The woman's cancer therapy may not lengthen life 2.The woman's desire to live a better quality of life for her remaining days 3.The woman's family wants her to receive the cancer treatment 4.The woman wants to die without extraordinary medical intervention
    3. An elderly woman has cancer and is given the option of receiving an experimental drug to treat the cancer or receiving pain medication to control excessive pain. The cancer treatment might extend her life for 6 months. However, the woman chooses to use the pain medication as needed. All of the following changes support the women's choice except? 3.The woman's family wants her to receive the cancer treatment

selected. If someone from classroom 2 is in the play, then a student from classroom 6 must also be selected. Which combination of students meets all of the criteria?

  1. 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
  2. An advertisement reads, "Neutrasplash helps prevent lines and wrinkles. Look younger today". Which statement gives a critical evaluation of this advertisement? 1.This advertisement clarifies that only those that want to look younger should buy the product 2.This advertisement gives several good reasons for purchasing the product
    1. The phrase "help prevent" eliminates any promises about the performance of this product
    2. The name of the product indicated the products contains healthy ingredients
  3. An advertisement reads, "Neutrasplash helps prevent lines and wrinkles. Look younger today". Which statement gives a critical evaluation of this advertisement?
  4. The phrase "help prevent" eliminates any promises about the performance of this product
  5. A researcher collects information regarding the relationship of drinking orange juice and preventing the common cold. Which method would best assist the researcher in reaching a conclusion?
    1. Drink orange juice when a cold is coming on
    2. Conduct a survey of those who drink orange juice to prevent a cold
    3. Analyze the research data found in the scientific journals
    4. Review the chemical composition of orange juice
  6. A researcher collects information regarding the relationship of drinking orange juice and preventing the common cold. Which method would best assist the researcher in reaching a conclusion?
  7. Conduct a survey of those who drink orange juice to prevent a cold 14 Building L is shorter than building X. Building Y is shorter than building L, but building M is shorter than building Y; therefore Building Y is shorter than building J. What premise must be added to require the conclusion to be true, assuming all of the premises are true?
    1. Building J is taller than M
    2. Building J is taller than L
    3. Building X is taller than J
    4. Building L is taller than J 14 Building L is shorter than building X. Building Y is shorter than building L, but building M is shorter than building Y; therefore Building Y is shorter than building J. What premise must be added to require the conclusion to be true, assuming all of the premises are true?
  8. Building L is taller than J
  9. A grocery clerk believes strongly in telling the truth however he lies to in Intruders who asked him where the store safe is kept. How could this contraindication be best explained? the grocery store clerk
    1. Was afraid of the Intruders and feared for his life
    2. wanted The Intruders to leave quickly 3.obviously has very weak beliefs
  10. believe strongly in his work responsibilities
  11. A grocery clerk believes strongly in telling the truth however he lies to in Intruders who asked him where the store safe is kept. How could this contraindication be best explained? the grocery store clerk
  1. believe strongly in his work responsibilities
  2. Charlie and spot are dogs assume whenever it is hot Charlie and spot are lazy and quiet based on this assumption which statement must be true
    1. If it is hot outside fido is lazy and spot is quiet
    2. If Fido is quiet or spot is lazy. It is hot
    3. if it is hot charlie and spot are neither lazy nor quiet
    4. if spot is lazy but fido is not quiet it is not hot
  3. Charlie and spot are dogs assume whenever it is hot Charlie and spot are lazy and quiet based on this assumption which statement must be true
  4. If Fido is quiet or spot is lazy. It is hot
  5. Consider the statement if anything is a rose then that thing smells sweet which of the following statements provide the best interpretation of the statement
    1. One thing smells as sweet as a rose
    2. if anything smells sweet than it is a roses
    3. things don't smell sweet unless they are roses
    4. roses smell sweet
  6. Consider the statement if anything is a rose then that thing smells sweet which of the following statements provide the best interpretation of the statement
  7. roses smell sweet
  8. In a scientific study of resources there that fed an iron-rich diet for six months 75% of the horses showed an increase in track speed with a 90 days. This Improvement could have happened randomly or by chance was ruled out with a high degree of confidence if the above statements are true the study of statistical findings confirm
    1. Regulations regarding the type of dietary intake for race horses should be enforced
    2. the horses in the study were raised horses in the findings do not apply to horses in general
    3. iron-rich food feed is associated with an increased track speed and resources
    4. regular non iron-rich feed causes decrease track speed in horses
  9. In a scientific study of horses there that fed an iron-rich diet for six months 75% of the horses showed an increase in track speed with a 90 days. This Improvement could have happened randomly or by chance was ruled out with a high degree of confidence if the above statements are true the study of statistical findings confirm
  10. iron-rich food feed is associated with an increased track speed and horses
  11. Reflect on this statement: "A student received a 50% on a research paper, therefore, that student is a poor writer." The sentence best describes: a. An irrelevant explanation for the low score. b. One of the possible explanations for the student's score. c. A reason without a conclusion d. The only valid explanation for the student's score.
  12. b. One of the possible explanation for the students score 20.A newspaper advertisement states, "only those seeking hard work and long hours should apply for this job." Which statement expresses the same idea? a. You should not apply for this job unless you seek hard work and long hours b. If you seek hard work and long hours, you should apply for this job

Thus, looking at the disadvantages and advantages of the issue should be taken into consideration and given a priority in order to have a deeper understanding or awareness of the issue and therefore create an informed decision.

  1. On a school playground, the teacher states, "look at those children running one right after the other. They are so close together that if one of them stops, the next one will run into the other. So, if one stops, they will fall down. Assuming the above statement is true, the main claim of the passage is? A.Is probably false, but could be true B.Is probably true, but could be false C.Could not be true D. Must also be true B.Is probably true, but could be false On a school playground, the teacher states, "look at those children running one right after the other. They are so close together that if one of them stops, the next one will run into the other. So, if one stops, they will fall down. Assuming the above statement is true, the main claim of the passage is above statement is truebut its not always possible if one child stop so other will stop or fall so it could be false
  2. A congressional candidate you oppose will write a newspaper article proposing new air traffic control regulations. To draw a conclusion about the article you would A. Consider your past experiences with the candidate B. Refute opinions presented in the article C. Focus your attention on the argument being made D. Identify the personal importance of the regulation C. Focus your attention on the argument being made(26)
  3. A person sits on a jury that is trying a case for someone suspected of murder. To make a decision about the guilt or innocence of the suspect, what should the jury consider? (had different choices? A.Personal experiences that relate to crime victims B. Open mindedness to the evidence and to the law C. The background of the defense lawyer and the prosecutor D. The consequences of the jury's decision C. The background of the defense lawyer and the prosecutor A trial jury, also known as a petit jury, decides whether the defendant committed the crime as charged in a criminal case, or whether the defendant injured the plaintiff in a civil case. so try to checkback ground of defence lawyer and prosecuto
  4. Consider the following to determine the same pattern of letters, if ABCCBA, then A. CBAABC B. ZXYYXZ C. JKLKLJ D. MNOONM D. MNOONM ABCCBA abc follow inline patter then cba opposite to this hence it will be seen in option d MNOONM 29.The sky is full of clouds; therefore, it will rain today. Which statement best categorizes the reasoning of the speaker?

A. Good. it cannot rain unless there are clouds B. faulty. the clouds may not be rain clouds C. Good. when there are clouds, it always rains D. Faulty. It may not rain until tomorrow C. Good. when there are clouds, it always rains PRESENCE of cloud indicate arrival of rain

  1. In a debate regarding solutions to the rising costs of HealthCare, several points of view are communicated. In order to make an informed decision about the issues what should a consumer do
    1. Determine why people have so many opinions
    2. consider the advantages and disadvantages of each solution
    3. realize that it is impossible to sort through so many viewpoints
    4. interview each person who has different viewpoints
  2. Consider the advantages and disadvantages of each solution Weighing the benefits and drawbacks can help you make a faster decision, gain a better knowledge of the situation, and avoid decision paralysis. It helps people to think about alternative points of view and can aid in making a well-informed conclusion.
  3. A chef conducts a cooking class and States this frying pan allows for several cooking methods which statement is the best interpretation of this claim 1. All frying pans have several cooking methods
    1. not every frying pan uses the same cooking method
    2. the same cooking method is used by several frying pans
    3. there is a special pan that allows for two cooking methods
  4. Not every frying pan uses the same cooking method
  5. A spokesperson for a car manufacturer states, "there are two popular arguments that favor the 55 mph speed limit. First it saves lives, second it saves wear and tear on the car, however millions of people drive faster than the speed limit and their car show no signs of break down so I say there is no sense to the 55mph speed limit " the speaker's reasoning is best evaluated as
    1. Good. it shows there is probably no way to increase Auto Safety
    2. faulty. it did not show the importance of the car manufacturers beliefs
    3. faulty. it did not consider arguments about the speed limit saving lives
    4. good. it proves that there is a relationship between speed and car break down 3.Faulty it does not consider arguments about the speed limit saving lives Every serious accident involves a significant amount of speed.Reduced travel speeds save lives and prevent injuries.Reduced average travel speeds across the network are the most efficient and effective strategy to reduce road trauma and would result in large and immediate improvements in road safety.
  6. After a couple returns from an evening out, they drive the babysitter home. The next day, the wife discovers that her favorite bracelet is missing from her jewelry box. Which statement represents the most reasonable explanation of this situation?
    1. The wife forgot where she placed the bracelet
    2. One of the couple's children misplaced the bracelet
    3. The babysitter took the bracelet

c. Is probably true, but may be false d. Is probably false, but may be true 37.Option c is correct Explanation:The mayor of the city states, The new highway project has divided our neighborhood. The people on the north do not speak to those on the south. The project has led to name-calling, bickering and hurt feelings. I think the new highway is a big mistake for this neighborhood.Assuming the supporting statements are true, the mayors conclusion: Is probably true, but may be false.

  1. A man goes to the doctor's office complaining about severe headaches and seeing bright, flashing lights. The doctor orders several tests, however, all of the test results are normal. Which statement provides the best explanation? A. The man has many physical problems that cannot be explained. B. The man complains frequently and counseling is recommended. C. Even though the tests are normal, continual monitoring is needed. D. The signs and symptoms reported by the man are not real. ANSWER : OPTION C Even though the tests are normal, continual monitoring is needed.Sometimes diagnosis are not easy, they need continuous monitoring and evaluation. Therefore man has to be told to keep a regular follow up. Severe headache, flashing lights Can be due to migraine which is difficult to diagnose and need some time. 39.Read the following statement: "Only people seeking rest and relaxation should buy a boat. Which statement expresses the same idea? A. If people want rest and relaxation, they should buy a boat. B. People can only find rest and relaxation by buying a boat. C. People should not buy a boat unless they want rest and relaxation D. people buy a boat, they should seek rest and relaxation 39.C) "People should not buy a boat unless they want rest and relaxation" - this sentence suggest that if a people do not want to relax they should not buy a boat.So the answer is option C) People should not buy a boat unless they want rest and relaxation
  2. Consider the following statement: "not all actors are ready for the plan to open." this statement expresses the same idea as: 1.None of the actors are ready for the play to open
    1. Someone ready for the play to open is not an actor
    2. All of the actors are ready for the play to open
    3. At least one actor is not ready for the play to open 40.Here not all actor are ready for the play to open means at least one of them are not ready so, option(4) is the correct answer