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
Potter & Perry’s Canadian Fundamentals of Nursing (7th ed.)
Chapter 1: Health and Wellness
(20 MCQs)
1. Which statement best reflects the concept of health as
defined in Canadian nursing practice?
,A. Health is the absence of disease
B. Health is a dynamic process influenced by multiple
determinants
C. Health is determined primarily by genetics
D. Health is equivalent to physical functioning
Answer: B
Rationale: Health is viewed as a dynamic state influenced by
physical, emotional, social, spiritual, and environmental factors.
Citation: Potter & Perry, 7th ed., Ch. 1
2. A nurse assessing social support as a determinant of health
is addressing which domain?
A. Physical
B. Emotional
C. Social
D. Spiritual
Answer: C
Rationale: Social determinants include relationships, support
systems, and community connections.
Citation: Potter & Perry, 7th ed., Ch. 1
3. Which determinant of health has the greatest overall
impact on population health outcomes in Canada?
A. Health care services
B. Biology and genetics
,C. Social and economic environments
D. Personal health practices
Answer: C
Rationale: Social and economic conditions strongly influence
health equity and outcomes.
Citation: Potter & Perry, 7th ed., Ch. 1
4. A client adopts healthier eating habits after education. This
represents which level of prevention?
A. Primary
B. Secondary
C. Tertiary
D. Restorative
Answer: A
Rationale: Primary prevention focuses on health promotion and
disease prevention before illness occurs.
Citation: Potter & Perry, 7th ed., Ch. 1
5. Which nursing action best supports health promotion?
A. Administering prescribed medications
B. Teaching stress-management techniques
C. Monitoring vital signs
D. Documenting assessment findings
Answer: B
Rationale: Health promotion empowers individuals to improve
, well-being through lifestyle changes.
Citation: Potter & Perry, 7th ed., Ch. 1
6. Wellness differs from health because wellness emphasizes:
A. Absence of illness
B. Acute care needs
C. Active participation in lifestyle choices
D. Medical interventions
Answer: C
Rationale: Wellness focuses on conscious, self-directed growth
and balance.
Citation: Potter & Perry, 7th ed., Ch. 1
7. Which factor is considered a modifiable determinant of
health?
A. Age
B. Genetics
C. Education level
D. Sex
Answer: C
Rationale: Education is a modifiable social determinant that
influences health behaviors.
Citation: Potter & Perry, 7th ed., Ch. 1
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
Potter & Perry’s Canadian Fundamentals of Nursing (7th ed.)
Chapter 1: Health and Wellness
(20 MCQs)
1. Which statement best reflects the concept of health as
defined in Canadian nursing practice?
,A. Health is the absence of disease
B. Health is a dynamic process influenced by multiple
determinants
C. Health is determined primarily by genetics
D. Health is equivalent to physical functioning
Answer: B
Rationale: Health is viewed as a dynamic state influenced by
physical, emotional, social, spiritual, and environmental factors.
Citation: Potter & Perry, 7th ed., Ch. 1
2. A nurse assessing social support as a determinant of health
is addressing which domain?
A. Physical
B. Emotional
C. Social
D. Spiritual
Answer: C
Rationale: Social determinants include relationships, support
systems, and community connections.
Citation: Potter & Perry, 7th ed., Ch. 1
3. Which determinant of health has the greatest overall
impact on population health outcomes in Canada?
A. Health care services
B. Biology and genetics
,C. Social and economic environments
D. Personal health practices
Answer: C
Rationale: Social and economic conditions strongly influence
health equity and outcomes.
Citation: Potter & Perry, 7th ed., Ch. 1
4. A client adopts healthier eating habits after education. This
represents which level of prevention?
A. Primary
B. Secondary
C. Tertiary
D. Restorative
Answer: A
Rationale: Primary prevention focuses on health promotion and
disease prevention before illness occurs.
Citation: Potter & Perry, 7th ed., Ch. 1
5. Which nursing action best supports health promotion?
A. Administering prescribed medications
B. Teaching stress-management techniques
C. Monitoring vital signs
D. Documenting assessment findings
Answer: B
Rationale: Health promotion empowers individuals to improve
, well-being through lifestyle changes.
Citation: Potter & Perry, 7th ed., Ch. 1
6. Wellness differs from health because wellness emphasizes:
A. Absence of illness
B. Acute care needs
C. Active participation in lifestyle choices
D. Medical interventions
Answer: C
Rationale: Wellness focuses on conscious, self-directed growth
and balance.
Citation: Potter & Perry, 7th ed., Ch. 1
7. Which factor is considered a modifiable determinant of
health?
A. Age
B. Genetics
C. Education level
D. Sex
Answer: C
Rationale: Education is a modifiable social determinant that
influences health behaviors.
Citation: Potter & Perry, 7th ed., Ch. 1
