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WorksheetsCritical Thinking and Reflective
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
1. Which statement best defines critical thinking in nursing?
A. Following nursing procedures exactly as taught without questioning
B. Applying intuition and emotions without evidence
C. Systematically analysing information to guide judgement and action
D. Memorising facts and protocols for patient care
2. Which of the following demonstrates critical thinking by a first-year nursing student?
A. Repeating a vital sign measurement that seems abnormal before reporting it
B. Assuming the patient’s discomfort is minor and continuing care
C. Skipping steps in a hygiene procedure to save time
D. Avoiding questions to appear confident
3. In the nursing process, critical thinking is applied when the nurse:
A. Follows instructions without interpreting data
B. Collects data, analyses needs, and plans care systematically
C. Ignores the patient’s feedback
D. Focuses only on completing assigned tasks
4. Which level of critical thinking involves beginning to question and adapt basic nursing care?
A. Basic
B. Complex
C. Commitment
D. Reactive
5. Which factor can hinder a student nurse’s ability to think critically?
A. Curiosity and open-mindedness
B. Reflective journaling
C. Emotional stress or anxiety in clinical practice
D. Constructive feedback from mentors
6. According to Gibbs’ Reflective Cycle, which stage involves exploring “what sense can you make of the situation”?
A. Description
B. Feelings
C. Analysis
D. Action Plan
7. In Schön’s model, “reflection-in-action” occurs when a nurse:
A. Reviews their performance after the clinical shift
B. Thinks and adjusts while performing care
C. Plans future improvement strategies
D. Reads about a theory of reflection in class
8. The main difference between reflection-in-action and reflection-on-action is that the former:
A. Happens before performing care
B. Occurs during the activity itself
C. Involves group discussion only
D. Requires supervisor feedback
9. The Islamic principle of Amanah in nursing primarily emphasises:
A. Performing duties quickly and independently
B. Upholding trust, responsibility, and honesty in patient care
C. Avoiding communication with patients’ families
D. Reporting only positive outcomes in documentation
10. Reflective practice supports lifelong learning by helping nurses:
A. Memorise procedures for examinations
B. Identify learning needs and improve future practice
C. Avoid emotional reactions to clinical experiences
D. Focus only on technical skills without context
