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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
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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



Harrison’s Principles of Internal Medicine, 22nd Edition
(Volumes 1 & 2).
Questions are written for undergraduate/pre-licensure nursing
(ADN/BSN) with emphasis on clinical judgment, safety,
diagnostics, and systems-based care, consistent with Harrison’s
framing.


1. The Practice of Medicine
Which principle best defines modern medical practice as
described in Harrison’s?
A. Disease-centered decision-making
B. Technology-driven diagnosis
C. Integration of science, clinical skills, and humanism
D. Cost-based care prioritization
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Harrison’s emphasizes medicine as a discipline
integrating biomedical science, clinical reasoning, and
compassionate patient-centered care.

,Citation: Harrison’s Principles of Internal Medicine, 22nd ed.,
Chapter 1


2. The Practice of Medicine
Which nursing action most directly supports the core goals of
medical practice?
A. Following standing orders only
B. Prioritizing patient values in care planning
C. Limiting patient education to discharge
D. Delegating assessment to assistive personnel
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Respect for patient values and shared decision-
making aligns with the foundational goals of medicine.
Citation: Harrison’s, 22nd ed., Chapter 1


3. Promoting Good Health
Which intervention has the greatest population-level impact
on morbidity and mortality?
A. Advanced imaging
B. Early surgical intervention
C. Lifestyle modification and prevention
D. Pharmacologic therapy
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Harrison’s highlights prevention and health

, promotion as the most effective strategies for improving
population health.
Citation: Harrison’s, 22nd ed., Chapter 2


4. Promoting Good Health
Which nursing role best supports health promotion efforts?
A. Disease surveillance only
B. Patient advocacy and education
C. Diagnostic interpretation
D. Medication titration
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Education and advocacy are central to promoting
healthy behaviors and preventive care.
Citation: Harrison’s, 22nd ed., Chapter 2


5. Vaccine Opposition and Hesitancy
Which factor most strongly contributes to vaccine hesitancy?
A. Cost of vaccines
B. Scientific uncertainty
C. Mistrust and misinformation
D. Limited supply
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Harrison’s identifies misinformation and mistrust as