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ATI CRITICAL THINKING EXAM 2024 TEST BANK
FOR ATI PROCTORED EXAM COMPLETE 200
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
WITH RATIONALES (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
|ALREADY GRADED A+
A company's policy states that employees may take two weeks vacation
after they have reached their seventh anniversary with the company.
This means that:
a. employees must work for the company at least seven years before they
may take two weeks vacation
b. employees who have works for the company at least 7 years take two
weeks vacation
c. if the employee take two weeks vacation, they have worked for the
company for 7 years
d. all employees take 2 weeks vacation after working for the company7
years. - ANSWER- a. employees must work for the company at least
seven years before they may take two weeks vacation
Consider the statement: If it is made of glass, it may break. Which
statement provides the best interpretation?
a. If it does not break it is not glass.
b. Nothing breaks except glass
c. If it breaks, it is glass.
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d. Glass can break. - ANSWER- d. Glass can break.
Consider the following to determine which is the same as roses are red.
a. tree trunks are brown
b. carnations are white
c. bananas are yellow
d. leaves are green - ANSWER- b. carnations are white
Analysis question 2: Consider the following. Which is the logical
match? If B3E2H1, then:
a. A9D8G7
b. C1E2G3
c. A4E3H2
d. B7F6C4 - ANSWER- a. A9D8G7
You are given a prescription for a new drug to treat a long-standing
health problem. How can you best determine the side effects that may be
produced by this drug?
a. Take the drug until the side effects occur
b. Ask the physician who prescribed the drug
c. Consult another person who has taken the drug.
d. Read research studies related to the drug in question. - ANSWER- d.
Read research studies related to the drug in question.
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Evaluation Question 2: A politician states "scientists argue that global
warming is occurring. They cite evidence regarding an upward trend in
nighttime temps throughout the USA. However, I know that winters in
the Midwest have been colder than normal over the past 2 years.
Therefore, I say, global warming is not occurring." The best evaluation
of the politicians conclusion is that it:
a. proves there is a relationship between Midwest winters and global
warming.
b. considers the importance of two successive cold winters in the
Midwest
c. does not consider the relationship between global warming and the
Midwest
d. does not consider scientific evidence about nighttime warming trends.
- ANSWER- d. does not consider scientific evidence about nighttime
warming trends.
A boy and girl are students. The night before every test, they both study
and eat pizza. Which statement is true?
a. If the boy is studying, the girl is eating pizza.
b. If the boy eats pizza, there is a test the next day.
c. If the girl does not study, there is no test the next day.
d. If the girl eats pizza and the boy studies, there is a test the next day -
ANSWER- c. If the girl does not study, there is no test the next day.
A woman concludes, "it is Saturday; therefore, children will be watching
cartoons on the television." Which of the following statements best
describe the conclusion of the woman?
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a. Cartoons are the only shows available for children to watch on
Saturday.
b. Children watch cartoons on television because it is Saturday.
c. Cartoons are the only shows children want to watch on Saturday.
d. Children may wish to do something other than watch television -
ANSWER- d. Children may wish to do something other than watch
television
A teacher believes strongly that students should not receive extra credit
for written assignments, regardless of how well they are written.
However, she gave extra credit to a student who had been ill, but turned
in an extraordinary paper. How can this contradiction be best explained?
The teacher:
a. felt sorry for the student because of the students recent illness
b. valued the quality of the students work more than her belief
c. was afraid other students would think poorly of her
d. has difficulty upholding her belief system - ANSWER- b. valued the
quality of the students work more than her belief
It is a hot summer day. A 6 year old child has been playing outside and
riding her bike. When she comes in for lunch her face is red and she is
warm and fussy. Her temp is normal. Which best explains what is
happening to the child. The child:
a. is hungry and tired
b. is showing early signs or illness or infection
c. may be responding to weather and activity.
ATI CRITICAL THINKING EXAM 2024 TEST BANK
FOR ATI PROCTORED EXAM COMPLETE 200
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
WITH RATIONALES (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
|ALREADY GRADED A+
A company's policy states that employees may take two weeks vacation
after they have reached their seventh anniversary with the company.
This means that:
a. employees must work for the company at least seven years before they
may take two weeks vacation
b. employees who have works for the company at least 7 years take two
weeks vacation
c. if the employee take two weeks vacation, they have worked for the
company for 7 years
d. all employees take 2 weeks vacation after working for the company7
years. - ANSWER- a. employees must work for the company at least
seven years before they may take two weeks vacation
Consider the statement: If it is made of glass, it may break. Which
statement provides the best interpretation?
a. If it does not break it is not glass.
b. Nothing breaks except glass
c. If it breaks, it is glass.
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d. Glass can break. - ANSWER- d. Glass can break.
Consider the following to determine which is the same as roses are red.
a. tree trunks are brown
b. carnations are white
c. bananas are yellow
d. leaves are green - ANSWER- b. carnations are white
Analysis question 2: Consider the following. Which is the logical
match? If B3E2H1, then:
a. A9D8G7
b. C1E2G3
c. A4E3H2
d. B7F6C4 - ANSWER- a. A9D8G7
You are given a prescription for a new drug to treat a long-standing
health problem. How can you best determine the side effects that may be
produced by this drug?
a. Take the drug until the side effects occur
b. Ask the physician who prescribed the drug
c. Consult another person who has taken the drug.
d. Read research studies related to the drug in question. - ANSWER- d.
Read research studies related to the drug in question.
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Evaluation Question 2: A politician states "scientists argue that global
warming is occurring. They cite evidence regarding an upward trend in
nighttime temps throughout the USA. However, I know that winters in
the Midwest have been colder than normal over the past 2 years.
Therefore, I say, global warming is not occurring." The best evaluation
of the politicians conclusion is that it:
a. proves there is a relationship between Midwest winters and global
warming.
b. considers the importance of two successive cold winters in the
Midwest
c. does not consider the relationship between global warming and the
Midwest
d. does not consider scientific evidence about nighttime warming trends.
- ANSWER- d. does not consider scientific evidence about nighttime
warming trends.
A boy and girl are students. The night before every test, they both study
and eat pizza. Which statement is true?
a. If the boy is studying, the girl is eating pizza.
b. If the boy eats pizza, there is a test the next day.
c. If the girl does not study, there is no test the next day.
d. If the girl eats pizza and the boy studies, there is a test the next day -
ANSWER- c. If the girl does not study, there is no test the next day.
A woman concludes, "it is Saturday; therefore, children will be watching
cartoons on the television." Which of the following statements best
describe the conclusion of the woman?
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a. Cartoons are the only shows available for children to watch on
Saturday.
b. Children watch cartoons on television because it is Saturday.
c. Cartoons are the only shows children want to watch on Saturday.
d. Children may wish to do something other than watch television -
ANSWER- d. Children may wish to do something other than watch
television
A teacher believes strongly that students should not receive extra credit
for written assignments, regardless of how well they are written.
However, she gave extra credit to a student who had been ill, but turned
in an extraordinary paper. How can this contradiction be best explained?
The teacher:
a. felt sorry for the student because of the students recent illness
b. valued the quality of the students work more than her belief
c. was afraid other students would think poorly of her
d. has difficulty upholding her belief system - ANSWER- b. valued the
quality of the students work more than her belief
It is a hot summer day. A 6 year old child has been playing outside and
riding her bike. When she comes in for lunch her face is red and she is
warm and fussy. Her temp is normal. Which best explains what is
happening to the child. The child:
a. is hungry and tired
b. is showing early signs or illness or infection
c. may be responding to weather and activity.
