WGU D265 - Critical Thinking UPDATED
Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
Which of the following is a proposition? - CORRECT ANSWER - The earth revolves
around the sun.
What is the main purpose of a conclusion in an argument? - CORRECT ANSWER - To
express the main point supported by premises.
Which of the following best describes an inductive argument? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Every swan I've seen is white, so all swans are white.
An argument is valid if: - CORRECT ANSWER - The structure guarantees the conclusion
of the premises are true.
What type of fallacy is committed when a person is attacked instead of their argument? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Ad hominem
A nurse reads a study that reports reduced remission rates at hospitals with enhanced discharge
planning protocols. The study is observational and based on retrospective data from hospital
records. - CORRECT ANSWER - It may be influenced by confounding variables.
A healthcare administrator argues that "because our hospital has the most advanced technology,
we must provide the best patient care." - CORRECT ANSWER - Non sequitur
A clinician prefers a treatment supported by anecdotal experience, despite multiple studies
showing another treatment is more effective. This is an example of confirmation bias. -
CORRECT ANSWER - True
A research team conducts a randomized controlled trial to evaluate a new medication. One group
receives the medication, the other gets a placebo. Neither the patients nor the researchers know
, who is in which group. What type of study is this? - CORRECT ANSWER - Double-blind
RCT
A nurse practitioner wants to implement a new protocol. She reviews current literature, considers
her clinical experience, and discusses the option with the patient. Which framework is she using?
- CORRECT ANSWER - Evidence-based practice
What does fair-mindedness in critical thinking require? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Considering opposing viewpoints without bias.
Which characteristic is essential for a healthcare provider practicing critical thinking? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Open-mindedness
A critical thinker questions their own assumptions and conclusions. - CORRECT
ANSWER - True
In critical thinking, clarity means: - CORRECT ANSWER - Being understandable and
precise
Which of the following is an intellectual standard used in critical thinking? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Relevance
Which best defines intellectual humility? - CORRECT ANSWER - Recognizing the limits
of one's knowledge
Critical thinking discourages skepticism and promotes passive acceptance - CORRECT
ANSWER - False
Which of the following is NOT part of the Paul elder framework? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Socratic questioning
Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
Which of the following is a proposition? - CORRECT ANSWER - The earth revolves
around the sun.
What is the main purpose of a conclusion in an argument? - CORRECT ANSWER - To
express the main point supported by premises.
Which of the following best describes an inductive argument? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Every swan I've seen is white, so all swans are white.
An argument is valid if: - CORRECT ANSWER - The structure guarantees the conclusion
of the premises are true.
What type of fallacy is committed when a person is attacked instead of their argument? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Ad hominem
A nurse reads a study that reports reduced remission rates at hospitals with enhanced discharge
planning protocols. The study is observational and based on retrospective data from hospital
records. - CORRECT ANSWER - It may be influenced by confounding variables.
A healthcare administrator argues that "because our hospital has the most advanced technology,
we must provide the best patient care." - CORRECT ANSWER - Non sequitur
A clinician prefers a treatment supported by anecdotal experience, despite multiple studies
showing another treatment is more effective. This is an example of confirmation bias. -
CORRECT ANSWER - True
A research team conducts a randomized controlled trial to evaluate a new medication. One group
receives the medication, the other gets a placebo. Neither the patients nor the researchers know
, who is in which group. What type of study is this? - CORRECT ANSWER - Double-blind
RCT
A nurse practitioner wants to implement a new protocol. She reviews current literature, considers
her clinical experience, and discusses the option with the patient. Which framework is she using?
- CORRECT ANSWER - Evidence-based practice
What does fair-mindedness in critical thinking require? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Considering opposing viewpoints without bias.
Which characteristic is essential for a healthcare provider practicing critical thinking? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Open-mindedness
A critical thinker questions their own assumptions and conclusions. - CORRECT
ANSWER - True
In critical thinking, clarity means: - CORRECT ANSWER - Being understandable and
precise
Which of the following is an intellectual standard used in critical thinking? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Relevance
Which best defines intellectual humility? - CORRECT ANSWER - Recognizing the limits
of one's knowledge
Critical thinking discourages skepticism and promotes passive acceptance - CORRECT
ANSWER - False
Which of the following is NOT part of the Paul elder framework? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Socratic questioning
