Harrison’s Internal Medicine Nursing MCQs Study Guide | Med-Surg Exam Revision

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




Content is framed for undergraduate/pre-licensure nursing
(ADN/BSN) with emphasis on clinical judgment, safety, ethics,
prevention, and quality of care, consistent with Harrison’s
discussion.


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 care over clinical reasoning
C. Integration of scientific evidence with patient values
D. Exclusive reliance on clinical guidelines
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Harrison’s emphasizes evidence-based medicine
integrated with patient preferences and clinical expertise.

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


2. The Practice of Medicine
Which nursing action most directly supports interdisciplinary
medical practice?
A. Following standing orders without clarification
B. Reporting abnormal findings promptly to the care team
C. Limiting documentation to task completion
D. Deferring patient education to physicians
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Effective communication and timely reporting are
core to team-based practice highlighted in Harrison’s.
Citation: Harrison’s, 22nd ed., Chapter 1


3. Promoting Good Health
Primary prevention strategies discussed in Harrison’s are best
defined as:
A. Early disease detection
B. Prevention of complications
C. Health promotion to prevent disease onset
D. Rehabilitation after illness
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Primary prevention focuses on eliminating risk

, factors before disease develops.
Citation: Harrison’s, 22nd ed., Chapter 2


4. Promoting Good Health
Which nursing assessment is most relevant when promoting
healthy behavior change?
A. Laboratory trend analysis
B. Readiness to change and health beliefs
C. Family genetic history only
D. Current medication profile
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Harrison’s highlights behavior change as dependent
on patient motivation and beliefs.
Citation: Harrison’s, 22nd ed., Chapter 2


5. Vaccine Opposition and Hesitancy
A key contributor to vaccine hesitancy identified in Harrison’s
is:
A. Cost of vaccines
B. Fear of injections
C. Misinformation and lack of trust
D. Limited availability
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Harrison’s identifies misinformation and distrust as