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.)
Unit I: Health and Health Care in Canada
Chapter 1: Health and Wellness
25 Multiple-Choice Questions
1. A nurse explains to a patient that health is best described as
which concept?
A. Absence of disease
B. Ability to perform activities of daily living independently
,C. A dynamic state of physical, mental, and social well-being
D. Maintenance of normal laboratory values
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Health is a dynamic, holistic state that includes
physical, psychological, and social well-being, not merely
absence of disease.
Citation: Chapter 1 – Concepts of Health
2. Which statement best reflects the concept of wellness?
A. Wellness occurs only when illness is absent
B. Wellness is a passive state achieved through rest
C. Wellness involves active participation toward optimal
functioning
D. Wellness is determined primarily by genetics
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Wellness is an active process in which individuals
make choices toward achieving their highest level of health.
Citation: Chapter 1 – Wellness Continuum
3. A patient with controlled diabetes states, “I feel healthy and
energetic.” This illustrates which concept?
A. Illness behaviour
B. High-level wellness despite chronic illness
C. Medical model of health
D. Acute illness trajectory
,Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Individuals with chronic disease can achieve high-
level wellness through effective management and adaptation.
Citation: Chapter 1 – Health–Illness Continuum
4. Which factor is considered a social determinant of health?
A. Blood pressure
B. Income level
C. Genetic mutation
D. Body temperature
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Income is a key social determinant influencing
access to resources, living conditions, and overall health
outcomes.
Citation: Chapter 1 – Determinants of Health
5. A nurse planning care considers education level, housing,
and employment. These represent which category?
A. Secondary prevention factors
B. Social determinants of health
C. Physiological variables
D. Acute risk indicators
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Education, housing, and employment are core
, social determinants affecting health equity and outcomes.
Citation: Chapter 1 – Determinants of Health
6. A patient states, “I don’t see a doctor unless I’m very sick.”
Which concept does the nurse recognize?
A. Health promotion
B. Illness behaviour
C. Primary prevention
D. Wellness orientation
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Illness behaviour refers to how individuals perceive,
evaluate, and act upon symptoms.
Citation: Chapter 1 – Illness Behaviour
7. Which nursing action best supports health promotion?
A. Administering antibiotics for infection
B. Teaching about smoking cessation
C. Monitoring vital signs hourly
D. Preparing a patient for surgery
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Health promotion focuses on education and
lifestyle changes to enhance well-being and prevent disease.
Citation: Chapter 1 – 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 ed.)
Unit I: Health and Health Care in Canada
Chapter 1: Health and Wellness
25 Multiple-Choice Questions
1. A nurse explains to a patient that health is best described as
which concept?
A. Absence of disease
B. Ability to perform activities of daily living independently
,C. A dynamic state of physical, mental, and social well-being
D. Maintenance of normal laboratory values
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Health is a dynamic, holistic state that includes
physical, psychological, and social well-being, not merely
absence of disease.
Citation: Chapter 1 – Concepts of Health
2. Which statement best reflects the concept of wellness?
A. Wellness occurs only when illness is absent
B. Wellness is a passive state achieved through rest
C. Wellness involves active participation toward optimal
functioning
D. Wellness is determined primarily by genetics
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Wellness is an active process in which individuals
make choices toward achieving their highest level of health.
Citation: Chapter 1 – Wellness Continuum
3. A patient with controlled diabetes states, “I feel healthy and
energetic.” This illustrates which concept?
A. Illness behaviour
B. High-level wellness despite chronic illness
C. Medical model of health
D. Acute illness trajectory
,Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Individuals with chronic disease can achieve high-
level wellness through effective management and adaptation.
Citation: Chapter 1 – Health–Illness Continuum
4. Which factor is considered a social determinant of health?
A. Blood pressure
B. Income level
C. Genetic mutation
D. Body temperature
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Income is a key social determinant influencing
access to resources, living conditions, and overall health
outcomes.
Citation: Chapter 1 – Determinants of Health
5. A nurse planning care considers education level, housing,
and employment. These represent which category?
A. Secondary prevention factors
B. Social determinants of health
C. Physiological variables
D. Acute risk indicators
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Education, housing, and employment are core
, social determinants affecting health equity and outcomes.
Citation: Chapter 1 – Determinants of Health
6. A patient states, “I don’t see a doctor unless I’m very sick.”
Which concept does the nurse recognize?
A. Health promotion
B. Illness behaviour
C. Primary prevention
D. Wellness orientation
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Illness behaviour refers to how individuals perceive,
evaluate, and act upon symptoms.
Citation: Chapter 1 – Illness Behaviour
7. Which nursing action best supports health promotion?
A. Administering antibiotics for infection
B. Teaching about smoking cessation
C. Monitoring vital signs hourly
D. Preparing a patient for surgery
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Health promotion focuses on education and
lifestyle changes to enhance well-being and prevent disease.
Citation: Chapter 1 – Health Promotion
