ATI Critical Thinking Exam PREP
ATI CRITICAL THINKING EXAM PREP LATEST 2025/2026 ACTUAL EXAM
COMPLETE 80 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS GRADED A+
GUARANTEED PASS- ACE YOUR EXAM
Question 1
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.
E. Is a valid deduction.
A) Is a hasty generalization.
Question 2
Assume that whenever spring is late, the birds and the bees are small and
hungry. Based on this assumption, which statement must be true?
A. If spring is late, either the birds are small or the bees are hungry.
B. If spring is not late, the birds and the bees are neither small nor hungry.
C. If the bees are not small and the birds are not hungry, spring is not late.
D. If birds are hungry or the bees are small, then spring is late.
E. If the birds are small, then spring is late
C) If the bees are not small and the birds are not hungry, spring is not late.
Question 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.
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However, the woman chooses to use the pain medication as needed. All of
the following changes support the woman's choice except?
A. The woman's cancer therapy may not lengthen life.
B. The woman's desire to live a better quality of life for her remaining days.
C. The woman's family wants her to receive the cancer treatment.
D. The woman wants to die without extraordinary medical intervention.
E. The experimental drug has severe side effects.
C) The woman's family wants her to receive the
cancer treatment.
Determine the next logical set of numbers:
if 17, 20, 22, 23, then:
A. 33, 35, 36, 39
B. 30, 33, 34, 37
C. 28, 31, 33,34
D. 24, 25, 29, 30
C. 28, 31, 33,34
Question 4
The harmful effects of long-term alcohol use are well documented. Which
source of information best explains the harmful effects comprehensively?
A. Local hospital and physician reports.
B. Statistical data of the identified effects from multiple studies.
C. Coroners' reports for the last five years.
D. Insurance claims from a highly populated state.
E. Personal anecdotes from individuals
B) Statistical data of the identified effects from multiple studies.
Question 5
Police officers maintain the law. It is illegal to run a stoplight. Therefore,
police officers:
A. Never run stoplights.
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B. Believe it is illegal to run a stoplight.
C. Consider stoplights important.
D. May issue a ticket if you run a stoplight.
E. Always stop at stoplights.
D) May issue a ticket if you run a stoplight.
Question 6
A woman reads a magazine article about high blood pressure. After talking
with her mother, the woman realizes that her mother is experiencing the
same symptoms that are described in the article. What is the best course of
action?
A. Wait for further signs and symptoms to develop.
B. Seek medical guidance based on the signs of high BP.
C. Realize these may not be signs and symptoms of high BP.
D. Call the doctor and report that her mother has high BP.
E. Start her mother on a low-sodium diet immediately.
B) Seek medical guidance based on the signs of high
BP.
Question 7
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.
E. Does not necessarily need a doctor.
A) Should see a doctor.
Question 8
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
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ATI CRITICAL THINKING EXAM PREP LATEST 2025/2026 ACTUAL EXAM
COMPLETE 80 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS GRADED A+
GUARANTEED PASS- ACE YOUR EXAM
Question 1
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.
E. Is a valid deduction.
A) Is a hasty generalization.
Question 2
Assume that whenever spring is late, the birds and the bees are small and
hungry. Based on this assumption, which statement must be true?
A. If spring is late, either the birds are small or the bees are hungry.
B. If spring is not late, the birds and the bees are neither small nor hungry.
C. If the bees are not small and the birds are not hungry, spring is not late.
D. If birds are hungry or the bees are small, then spring is late.
E. If the birds are small, then spring is late
C) If the bees are not small and the birds are not hungry, spring is not late.
Question 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.
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However, the woman chooses to use the pain medication as needed. All of
the following changes support the woman's choice except?
A. The woman's cancer therapy may not lengthen life.
B. The woman's desire to live a better quality of life for her remaining days.
C. The woman's family wants her to receive the cancer treatment.
D. The woman wants to die without extraordinary medical intervention.
E. The experimental drug has severe side effects.
C) The woman's family wants her to receive the
cancer treatment.
Determine the next logical set of numbers:
if 17, 20, 22, 23, then:
A. 33, 35, 36, 39
B. 30, 33, 34, 37
C. 28, 31, 33,34
D. 24, 25, 29, 30
C. 28, 31, 33,34
Question 4
The harmful effects of long-term alcohol use are well documented. Which
source of information best explains the harmful effects comprehensively?
A. Local hospital and physician reports.
B. Statistical data of the identified effects from multiple studies.
C. Coroners' reports for the last five years.
D. Insurance claims from a highly populated state.
E. Personal anecdotes from individuals
B) Statistical data of the identified effects from multiple studies.
Question 5
Police officers maintain the law. It is illegal to run a stoplight. Therefore,
police officers:
A. Never run stoplights.
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B. Believe it is illegal to run a stoplight.
C. Consider stoplights important.
D. May issue a ticket if you run a stoplight.
E. Always stop at stoplights.
D) May issue a ticket if you run a stoplight.
Question 6
A woman reads a magazine article about high blood pressure. After talking
with her mother, the woman realizes that her mother is experiencing the
same symptoms that are described in the article. What is the best course of
action?
A. Wait for further signs and symptoms to develop.
B. Seek medical guidance based on the signs of high BP.
C. Realize these may not be signs and symptoms of high BP.
D. Call the doctor and report that her mother has high BP.
E. Start her mother on a low-sodium diet immediately.
B) Seek medical guidance based on the signs of high
BP.
Question 7
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.
E. Does not necessarily need a doctor.
A) Should see a doctor.
Question 8
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
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