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 ed.
Chapter 1: Health and Wellness
20 Fast-Revision MCQs
1. A nurse explains that health is best described as which
concept?
A. Absence of disease
B. Ability to perform activities of daily living only
,C. A dynamic state of physical, mental, and social well-being
D. Normal laboratory values
Answer: C
Rationale: Health is a dynamic, multidimensional state that
includes physical, psychological, and social well-being, not
merely the absence of illness.
Citation: Potter & Perry, Canadian Fundamentals of Nursing, 7th
ed., Ch. 1: Health and Wellness
2. Which factor is considered a determinant of health?
A. Room number
B. Socioeconomic status
C. Hospital bed availability
D. Physician preference
Answer: B
Rationale: Income and social status are key social determinants
that significantly influence health outcomes.
Citation: Potter & Perry, 7th ed., Ch. 1
3. A client begins regular exercise to prevent heart disease. This
is an example of:
A. Secondary prevention
B. Tertiary prevention
C. Health promotion
D. Disease management
,Answer: C
Rationale: Health promotion focuses on increasing well-being
and preventing illness before it occurs.
Citation: Potter & Perry, 7th ed., Ch. 1
4. Screening mammography for early detection of breast cancer
represents:
A. Primary prevention
B. Secondary prevention
C. Tertiary prevention
D. Rehabilitation
Answer: B
Rationale: Secondary prevention involves early detection and
treatment to limit disease progression.
Citation: Potter & Perry, 7th ed., Ch. 1
5. A nurse working with a client recovering from a stroke to
improve mobility is providing:
A. Primary prevention
B. Secondary prevention
C. Tertiary prevention
D. Health promotion
Answer: C
Rationale: Tertiary prevention focuses on rehabilitation and
, reducing complications of existing illness.
Citation: Potter & Perry, 7th ed., Ch. 1
6. Which behaviour best reflects a healthy lifestyle practice?
A. Skipping meals during busy days
B. Sleeping 4 hours per night
C. Managing stress through relaxation techniques
D. Avoiding physical activity
Answer: C
Rationale: Stress management is a key component of a healthy
lifestyle and supports overall wellness.
Citation: Potter & Perry, 7th ed., Ch. 1
7. A nurse assesses a client’s readiness to stop smoking. This
action reflects which nursing focus?
A. Acute care
B. Health promotion
C. Disease treatment
D. Tertiary prevention
Answer: B
Rationale: Assessing readiness for behaviour change supports
health promotion and lifestyle modification.
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
Potter & Perry’s Canadian Fundamentals of Nursing, 7th ed.
Chapter 1: Health and Wellness
20 Fast-Revision MCQs
1. A nurse explains that health is best described as which
concept?
A. Absence of disease
B. Ability to perform activities of daily living only
,C. A dynamic state of physical, mental, and social well-being
D. Normal laboratory values
Answer: C
Rationale: Health is a dynamic, multidimensional state that
includes physical, psychological, and social well-being, not
merely the absence of illness.
Citation: Potter & Perry, Canadian Fundamentals of Nursing, 7th
ed., Ch. 1: Health and Wellness
2. Which factor is considered a determinant of health?
A. Room number
B. Socioeconomic status
C. Hospital bed availability
D. Physician preference
Answer: B
Rationale: Income and social status are key social determinants
that significantly influence health outcomes.
Citation: Potter & Perry, 7th ed., Ch. 1
3. A client begins regular exercise to prevent heart disease. This
is an example of:
A. Secondary prevention
B. Tertiary prevention
C. Health promotion
D. Disease management
,Answer: C
Rationale: Health promotion focuses on increasing well-being
and preventing illness before it occurs.
Citation: Potter & Perry, 7th ed., Ch. 1
4. Screening mammography for early detection of breast cancer
represents:
A. Primary prevention
B. Secondary prevention
C. Tertiary prevention
D. Rehabilitation
Answer: B
Rationale: Secondary prevention involves early detection and
treatment to limit disease progression.
Citation: Potter & Perry, 7th ed., Ch. 1
5. A nurse working with a client recovering from a stroke to
improve mobility is providing:
A. Primary prevention
B. Secondary prevention
C. Tertiary prevention
D. Health promotion
Answer: C
Rationale: Tertiary prevention focuses on rehabilitation and
, reducing complications of existing illness.
Citation: Potter & Perry, 7th ed., Ch. 1
6. Which behaviour best reflects a healthy lifestyle practice?
A. Skipping meals during busy days
B. Sleeping 4 hours per night
C. Managing stress through relaxation techniques
D. Avoiding physical activity
Answer: C
Rationale: Stress management is a key component of a healthy
lifestyle and supports overall wellness.
Citation: Potter & Perry, 7th ed., Ch. 1
7. A nurse assesses a client’s readiness to stop smoking. This
action reflects which nursing focus?
A. Acute care
B. Health promotion
C. Disease treatment
D. Tertiary prevention
Answer: B
Rationale: Assessing readiness for behaviour change supports
health promotion and lifestyle modification.
Citation: Potter & Perry, 7th ed., Ch. 1
