Critical Thinking and Clinical Reasoning in Nursing
Practice
Q uestions A nd Answers2025/2026
What is critical thinking? - CORRECT ANSWER-Disciplined,
comprehensive thought based on intellectual standards, resulting in
well-reasoned conclusions.
What does 'thinking outside the box' refer to in critical thinking? -
CORRECT ANSWER-It refers to approaching problems in innovative and
unconventional ways.
What is clinical reasoning? - CORRECT ANSWER-A specific way of
thinking about patient care issues, including determining, preventing,
and managing patient problems.
How does critical thinking differ from critical judgment? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Critical thinking is the process of thinking, while critical
judgment is the result or decision made.
Practice
Q uestions A nd Answers2025/2026
What is critical thinking? - CORRECT ANSWER-Disciplined,
comprehensive thought based on intellectual standards, resulting in
well-reasoned conclusions.
What does 'thinking outside the box' refer to in critical thinking? -
CORRECT ANSWER-It refers to approaching problems in innovative and
unconventional ways.
What is clinical reasoning? - CORRECT ANSWER-A specific way of
thinking about patient care issues, including determining, preventing,
and managing patient problems.
How does critical thinking differ from critical judgment? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Critical thinking is the process of thinking, while critical
judgment is the result or decision made.
