Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine
(Vol.1 & Vol.2)
22nd Edition
• Author(s)Joseph Loscalzo; Anthony S.
Fauci; Dennis L. Kasper; Stephen Hauser;
Dan Longo; J. Larry Jameson
Test Bank
Covered
PART 1: Foundations of Clinical Medicine
PART 2: Cardinal Symptoms & Clinical Presentations
PART 3: Clinical Pharmacology
PART 4: Oncology & Hematology
PART 5: Infectious Diseases
PART 6: Cardiovascular Disorders
PART 7: Respiratory Disorders
PART 8: Critical Care Medicine
PART 9: Kidney & Urinary Tract Disorders
PART 10: Gastrointestinal & Hepatobiliary Disorders
,PART 11: Immune-Mediated & Rheumatologic Disorders
PART 12: Endocrinology & Metabolism
PART 13: Neurologic & Psychiatric Disorders
PART 14: Toxicology & Environmental Injury
PART 15: Environmental & Occupational Medicine
PART 16: Genetics, Precision & Systems Medicine
PART 17–20: Special & Emerging Topics
Nursing Test Bank
Harrison’s Principles of Internal Medicine, 22nd ed.
Chapters 1–12 (20 Questions TOTAL)
1.
Which principle best defines the modern “practice of medicine”
as described in Harrison’s?
A. Application of standardized protocols only
B. Integration of scientific evidence with patient values
C. Reliance on physician intuition
D. Focus on disease treatment rather than prevention
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Harrison’s emphasizes medicine as the integration of
scientific knowledge, clinical skills, and patient preferences to
optimize outcomes.
Citation: Harrison’s 22nd ed., Ch. 1 – The Practice of Medicine
,2.
Which factor has the greatest impact on population health
outcomes?
A. Access to tertiary care
B. Genetic inheritance
C. Social and environmental determinants
D. Advanced medical technology
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Social, economic, and environmental conditions
account for the largest influence on overall health outcomes.
Citation: Harrison’s 22nd ed., Ch. 2 – Promoting Good Health
3.
A key nursing strategy to address vaccine hesitancy is:
A. Emphasizing legal mandates
B. Providing factual information while respecting concerns
C. Avoiding discussion of adverse effects
D. Referring patients to social media resources
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Trust-building, empathetic communication, and clear
evidence-based education are central to reducing vaccine
hesitancy.
, Citation: Harrison’s 22nd ed., Ch. 3 – Vaccine Opposition and
Hesitancy
4.
Which cognitive bias most commonly contributes to diagnostic
error?
A. Availability bias
B. Anchoring bias
C. Confirmation bias
D. Overconfidence bias
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Anchoring—fixating on an initial diagnosis despite
new data—is a major contributor to diagnostic error.
Citation: Harrison’s 22nd ed., Ch. 4 – Decision-Making in Clinical
Medicine
5.
Precision medicine primarily aims to:
A. Replace population-based guidelines
B. Tailor care using genetic, environmental, and lifestyle data
C. Focus only on genomic testing
D. Eliminate clinical judgment
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Precision medicine integrates multi-level data to
(Vol.1 & Vol.2)
22nd Edition
• Author(s)Joseph Loscalzo; Anthony S.
Fauci; Dennis L. Kasper; Stephen Hauser;
Dan Longo; J. Larry Jameson
Test Bank
Covered
PART 1: Foundations of Clinical Medicine
PART 2: Cardinal Symptoms & Clinical Presentations
PART 3: Clinical Pharmacology
PART 4: Oncology & Hematology
PART 5: Infectious Diseases
PART 6: Cardiovascular Disorders
PART 7: Respiratory Disorders
PART 8: Critical Care Medicine
PART 9: Kidney & Urinary Tract Disorders
PART 10: Gastrointestinal & Hepatobiliary Disorders
,PART 11: Immune-Mediated & Rheumatologic Disorders
PART 12: Endocrinology & Metabolism
PART 13: Neurologic & Psychiatric Disorders
PART 14: Toxicology & Environmental Injury
PART 15: Environmental & Occupational Medicine
PART 16: Genetics, Precision & Systems Medicine
PART 17–20: Special & Emerging Topics
Nursing Test Bank
Harrison’s Principles of Internal Medicine, 22nd ed.
Chapters 1–12 (20 Questions TOTAL)
1.
Which principle best defines the modern “practice of medicine”
as described in Harrison’s?
A. Application of standardized protocols only
B. Integration of scientific evidence with patient values
C. Reliance on physician intuition
D. Focus on disease treatment rather than prevention
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Harrison’s emphasizes medicine as the integration of
scientific knowledge, clinical skills, and patient preferences to
optimize outcomes.
Citation: Harrison’s 22nd ed., Ch. 1 – The Practice of Medicine
,2.
Which factor has the greatest impact on population health
outcomes?
A. Access to tertiary care
B. Genetic inheritance
C. Social and environmental determinants
D. Advanced medical technology
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Social, economic, and environmental conditions
account for the largest influence on overall health outcomes.
Citation: Harrison’s 22nd ed., Ch. 2 – Promoting Good Health
3.
A key nursing strategy to address vaccine hesitancy is:
A. Emphasizing legal mandates
B. Providing factual information while respecting concerns
C. Avoiding discussion of adverse effects
D. Referring patients to social media resources
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Trust-building, empathetic communication, and clear
evidence-based education are central to reducing vaccine
hesitancy.
, Citation: Harrison’s 22nd ed., Ch. 3 – Vaccine Opposition and
Hesitancy
4.
Which cognitive bias most commonly contributes to diagnostic
error?
A. Availability bias
B. Anchoring bias
C. Confirmation bias
D. Overconfidence bias
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Anchoring—fixating on an initial diagnosis despite
new data—is a major contributor to diagnostic error.
Citation: Harrison’s 22nd ed., Ch. 4 – Decision-Making in Clinical
Medicine
5.
Precision medicine primarily aims to:
A. Replace population-based guidelines
B. Tailor care using genetic, environmental, and lifestyle data
C. Focus only on genomic testing
D. Eliminate clinical judgment
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Precision medicine integrates multi-level data to
