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
UNIT I — Health and Health Care in Canada
Chapter 1: Health and Wellness
(20 FAST-REVISION MCQs)
1. Which statement best reflects the Canadian nursing view of
health?
A. Health is the absence of disease
B. Health is a fixed state
,C. Health is a dynamic process influenced by multiple factors
D. Health depends primarily on genetics
Answer: C
Rationale: Health is viewed as a dynamic, multidimensional
process influenced by physical, psychological, social, and
environmental factors.
Citation: Potter & Perry, 7th ed., Ch. 1 Health and Wellness
2. A nurse applying a health-promotion approach would focus
on:
A. Treating illness symptoms
B. Preventing exposure to pathogens
C. Supporting lifestyle choices that enhance well-being
D. Managing acute conditions
Answer: C
Rationale: Health promotion emphasizes enabling people to
increase control over and improve their health.
Citation: Potter & Perry, 7th ed., Ch. 1
3. Which determinant of health includes income, education,
and employment?
A. Biological
B. Social
C. Environmental
D. Spiritual
Answer: B
Rationale: Social determinants include socioeconomic factors
,that strongly influence health outcomes.
Citation: Potter & Perry, 7th ed., Ch. 1
4. Which nursing action best demonstrates illness prevention?
A. Teaching stress management
B. Administering prescribed antibiotics
C. Encouraging regular exercise
D. Providing immunizations
Answer: D
Rationale: Immunization is a primary prevention strategy.
Citation: Potter & Perry, 7th ed., Ch. 1
5. Wellness is best described as:
A. Freedom from disease
B. A balance of physical health
C. A process of achieving maximum potential
D. A stable condition
Answer: C
Rationale: Wellness involves active participation toward
optimal functioning.
Citation: Potter & Perry, 7th ed., Ch. 1
6. Which factor has the greatest overall influence on population
health?
A. Health care services
B. Genetics
C. Social and economic conditions
D. Personal coping styles
, Answer: C
Rationale: Social and economic determinants have the
strongest impact on health outcomes.
Citation: Potter & Perry, 7th ed., Ch. 1
7. A nurse assessing health literacy is evaluating the patient’s
ability to:
A. Read medical charts
B. Understand and use health information
C. Follow physician orders
D. Access online resources
Answer: B
Rationale: Health literacy involves understanding and applying
health-related information.
Citation: Potter & Perry, 7th ed., Ch. 1
8. Which concept emphasizes strengths rather than deficits?
A. Pathogenesis
B. Acute care
C. Salutogenesis
D. Rehabilitation
Answer: C
Rationale: Salutogenesis focuses on factors that support health
and well-being.
Citation: Potter & Perry, 7th ed., Ch. 1
9. Which nursing intervention reflects secondary prevention?
A. Lifestyle counseling
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
UNIT I — Health and Health Care in Canada
Chapter 1: Health and Wellness
(20 FAST-REVISION MCQs)
1. Which statement best reflects the Canadian nursing view of
health?
A. Health is the absence of disease
B. Health is a fixed state
,C. Health is a dynamic process influenced by multiple factors
D. Health depends primarily on genetics
Answer: C
Rationale: Health is viewed as a dynamic, multidimensional
process influenced by physical, psychological, social, and
environmental factors.
Citation: Potter & Perry, 7th ed., Ch. 1 Health and Wellness
2. A nurse applying a health-promotion approach would focus
on:
A. Treating illness symptoms
B. Preventing exposure to pathogens
C. Supporting lifestyle choices that enhance well-being
D. Managing acute conditions
Answer: C
Rationale: Health promotion emphasizes enabling people to
increase control over and improve their health.
Citation: Potter & Perry, 7th ed., Ch. 1
3. Which determinant of health includes income, education,
and employment?
A. Biological
B. Social
C. Environmental
D. Spiritual
Answer: B
Rationale: Social determinants include socioeconomic factors
,that strongly influence health outcomes.
Citation: Potter & Perry, 7th ed., Ch. 1
4. Which nursing action best demonstrates illness prevention?
A. Teaching stress management
B. Administering prescribed antibiotics
C. Encouraging regular exercise
D. Providing immunizations
Answer: D
Rationale: Immunization is a primary prevention strategy.
Citation: Potter & Perry, 7th ed., Ch. 1
5. Wellness is best described as:
A. Freedom from disease
B. A balance of physical health
C. A process of achieving maximum potential
D. A stable condition
Answer: C
Rationale: Wellness involves active participation toward
optimal functioning.
Citation: Potter & Perry, 7th ed., Ch. 1
6. Which factor has the greatest overall influence on population
health?
A. Health care services
B. Genetics
C. Social and economic conditions
D. Personal coping styles
, Answer: C
Rationale: Social and economic determinants have the
strongest impact on health outcomes.
Citation: Potter & Perry, 7th ed., Ch. 1
7. A nurse assessing health literacy is evaluating the patient’s
ability to:
A. Read medical charts
B. Understand and use health information
C. Follow physician orders
D. Access online resources
Answer: B
Rationale: Health literacy involves understanding and applying
health-related information.
Citation: Potter & Perry, 7th ed., Ch. 1
8. Which concept emphasizes strengths rather than deficits?
A. Pathogenesis
B. Acute care
C. Salutogenesis
D. Rehabilitation
Answer: C
Rationale: Salutogenesis focuses on factors that support health
and well-being.
Citation: Potter & Perry, 7th ed., Ch. 1
9. Which nursing intervention reflects secondary prevention?
A. Lifestyle counseling
