(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
Harrison’s Principles of Internal Medicine, 22nd Edition
Chapters 1–13: Foundations of Clinical Medicine
20 High-Yield Nursing MCQs
1.
Which principle best defines evidence-based medicine as
described in Harrison’s?
A. Reliance on expert opinion over clinical trials
B. Integration of best research evidence with clinical expertise
and patient values
C. Use of population data alone to guide care
D. Replacement of clinical judgment with algorithms
,Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Harrison’s defines evidence-based medicine as the
integration of high-quality research evidence, clinician
expertise, and patient preferences to guide care decisions.
Citation: Harrison’s Principles of Internal Medicine, 22nd ed.,
Ch. 1 – The Practice of Medicine
2.
From a nursing perspective, which factor most strongly
influences patient adherence to preventive health measures?
A. Availability of advanced diagnostics
B. Patient understanding of benefits and risks
C. Frequency of clinician visits
D. Cost of medications alone
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Harrison’s emphasizes patient education and
understanding as central to successful prevention and health
promotion.
Citation: Harrison’s, 22nd ed., Ch. 2 – Promoting Good Health
3.
Which concern most commonly contributes to vaccine
hesitancy according to Harrison’s?
, A. Vaccine supply shortages
B. Fear of adverse effects
C. Lack of clinician recommendation
D. Genetic variability
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Safety concerns and fear of side effects are identified
as primary drivers of vaccine hesitancy.
Citation: Harrison’s, 22nd ed., Ch. 3 – Vaccine Opposition and
Hesitancy
4.
Shared decision-making in clinical care primarily aims to:
A. Reduce clinician workload
B. Improve patient autonomy and outcomes
C. Eliminate uncertainty in diagnosis
D. Standardize treatment protocols
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Harrison’s highlights shared decision-making as a
means to respect patient values while improving adherence and
outcomes.
Citation: Harrison’s, 22nd ed., Ch. 4 – Decision-Making in
Clinical Medicine
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