Potter and Perry's Canadian Fundamentals
of Nursing - Elsevier 7th Edition
by Barbara J. Astle, RN, PhD, FCAN, Wendy
Duggleby, RN, PhD, Patricia A. Potter, RN,
MSN, PhD, FAAN, Anne G. Perry, RN, MSN,
EdD, FAAN, Patricia A. Stockert, RN, BSN,
MS, PhD and Amy Hall, RN, BSN, MS, PhD,
CNE
TEST BANK
Potter & Perry’s Canadian Fundamentals of Nursing, 7th
Edition (Elsevier)
Unit I: Health and Health Care in Canada
UNIT I — Health and Health Care in Canada
Chapter 1: Health and Wellness
(EXACTLY 20 MCQs)
,1. Which statement best reflects the concept of health as
presented in Potter & Perry?
A. Health is the absence of disease
B. Health is a fixed state determined by genetics
C. Health is a dynamic process influenced by multiple factors
D. Health is determined solely by access to health care
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Health is described as a dynamic, evolving state
influenced by physical, emotional, social, spiritual, and
environmental factors.
Citation: Potter & Perry, Canadian Fundamentals of Nursing, 7th
ed., Ch. 1
2. A nurse assessing a client’s health should prioritize which
determinant of health?
A. Hospital availability
B. Lifestyle and personal health practices
C. Health insurance status
D. Genetic inheritance only
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Lifestyle and personal health practices are major
determinants influencing health outcomes and wellness.
Citation: Potter & Perry, 7th ed., Ch. 1
,3. Which example best illustrates wellness?
A. Absence of chronic illness
B. Effective coping and goal achievement despite illness
C. Normal laboratory values
D. Lack of disability
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Wellness emphasizes optimal functioning and
adaptation, even in the presence of disease.
Citation: Potter & Perry, 7th ed., Ch. 1
4. The nurse recognizes health promotion as:
A. Disease treatment after diagnosis
B. Activities to prevent complications
C. Behaviours that enhance well-being
D. Screening for early disease
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Health promotion focuses on activities that improve
and enhance well-being.
Citation: Potter & Perry, 7th ed., Ch. 1
5. Which level of prevention includes immunizations?
A. Primary
B. Secondary
, C. Tertiary
D. Restorative
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Primary prevention aims to prevent disease before it
occurs, including immunizations.
Citation: Potter & Perry, 7th ed., Ch. 1
6. Screening programs are examples of which prevention
level?
A. Primary
B. Secondary
C. Tertiary
D. Palliative
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Secondary prevention focuses on early detection and
prompt intervention.
Citation: Potter & Perry, 7th ed., Ch. 1
7. Rehabilitation services primarily represent:
A. Primary prevention
B. Secondary prevention
C. Tertiary prevention
D. Health promotion
of Nursing - Elsevier 7th Edition
by Barbara J. Astle, RN, PhD, FCAN, Wendy
Duggleby, RN, PhD, Patricia A. Potter, RN,
MSN, PhD, FAAN, Anne G. Perry, RN, MSN,
EdD, FAAN, Patricia A. Stockert, RN, BSN,
MS, PhD and Amy Hall, RN, BSN, MS, PhD,
CNE
TEST BANK
Potter & Perry’s Canadian Fundamentals of Nursing, 7th
Edition (Elsevier)
Unit I: Health and Health Care in Canada
UNIT I — Health and Health Care in Canada
Chapter 1: Health and Wellness
(EXACTLY 20 MCQs)
,1. Which statement best reflects the concept of health as
presented in Potter & Perry?
A. Health is the absence of disease
B. Health is a fixed state determined by genetics
C. Health is a dynamic process influenced by multiple factors
D. Health is determined solely by access to health care
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Health is described as a dynamic, evolving state
influenced by physical, emotional, social, spiritual, and
environmental factors.
Citation: Potter & Perry, Canadian Fundamentals of Nursing, 7th
ed., Ch. 1
2. A nurse assessing a client’s health should prioritize which
determinant of health?
A. Hospital availability
B. Lifestyle and personal health practices
C. Health insurance status
D. Genetic inheritance only
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Lifestyle and personal health practices are major
determinants influencing health outcomes and wellness.
Citation: Potter & Perry, 7th ed., Ch. 1
,3. Which example best illustrates wellness?
A. Absence of chronic illness
B. Effective coping and goal achievement despite illness
C. Normal laboratory values
D. Lack of disability
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Wellness emphasizes optimal functioning and
adaptation, even in the presence of disease.
Citation: Potter & Perry, 7th ed., Ch. 1
4. The nurse recognizes health promotion as:
A. Disease treatment after diagnosis
B. Activities to prevent complications
C. Behaviours that enhance well-being
D. Screening for early disease
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Health promotion focuses on activities that improve
and enhance well-being.
Citation: Potter & Perry, 7th ed., Ch. 1
5. Which level of prevention includes immunizations?
A. Primary
B. Secondary
, C. Tertiary
D. Restorative
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Primary prevention aims to prevent disease before it
occurs, including immunizations.
Citation: Potter & Perry, 7th ed., Ch. 1
6. Screening programs are examples of which prevention
level?
A. Primary
B. Secondary
C. Tertiary
D. Palliative
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Secondary prevention focuses on early detection and
prompt intervention.
Citation: Potter & Perry, 7th ed., Ch. 1
7. Rehabilitation services primarily represent:
A. Primary prevention
B. Secondary prevention
C. Tertiary prevention
D. Health promotion
