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
Chapter 1 — Health and Wellness
Potter & Perry’s Canadian Fundamentals of Nursing (7th ed.)
1.
Which statement best reflects the contemporary nursing
definition of health?
A. The absence of disease or injury
,B. A dynamic state of well-being influenced by physical,
emotional, and social factors
C. A stable state maintained by medical intervention
D. A fixed level of physical functioning
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Health is defined as a dynamic, holistic state of well-
being influenced by multiple dimensions.
Citation: Potter & Perry, Canadian Fundamentals of Nursing, 7th
ed., Chapter 1
2.
Which concept best supports the idea that health exists on a
continuum?
A. Health is either present or absent
B. Health status changes over time
C. Health depends solely on genetics
D. Health is determined by medical diagnosis
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The health–illness continuum reflects that health
status can shift over time.
Citation: Potter & Perry, Canadian Fundamentals of Nursing, 7th
ed., Chapter 1
3.
,Which factor is classified as a determinant of health in Canada?
A. Physician availability only
B. Income and social status
C. Hospital bed capacity
D. Diagnostic technology
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Income and social status are key social determinants
of health in Canada.
Citation: Potter & Perry, Canadian Fundamentals of Nursing, 7th
ed., Chapter 1
4.
A nurse assessing housing stability is primarily addressing which
health determinant?
A. Biology and genetic endowment
B. Physical environment
C. Personal health practices
D. Health services access
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Housing relates to the physical environment
determinant of health.
Citation: Potter & Perry, Canadian Fundamentals of Nursing, 7th
ed., Chapter 1
5.
, Which nursing action best supports health promotion?
A. Treating acute symptoms
B. Educating clients on lifestyle changes
C. Performing diagnostic tests
D. Administering prescribed medications
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Health promotion focuses on education and lifestyle
choices to improve health.
Citation: Potter & Perry, Canadian Fundamentals of Nursing, 7th
ed., Chapter 1
6.
Primary prevention is best described as:
A. Managing complications of illness
B. Early detection of disease
C. Activities to prevent disease occurrence
D. Rehabilitation after illness
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Primary prevention aims to prevent disease before it
occurs.
Citation: Potter & Perry, Canadian Fundamentals of Nursing, 7th
ed., Chapter 1
7.
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
Chapter 1 — Health and Wellness
Potter & Perry’s Canadian Fundamentals of Nursing (7th ed.)
1.
Which statement best reflects the contemporary nursing
definition of health?
A. The absence of disease or injury
,B. A dynamic state of well-being influenced by physical,
emotional, and social factors
C. A stable state maintained by medical intervention
D. A fixed level of physical functioning
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Health is defined as a dynamic, holistic state of well-
being influenced by multiple dimensions.
Citation: Potter & Perry, Canadian Fundamentals of Nursing, 7th
ed., Chapter 1
2.
Which concept best supports the idea that health exists on a
continuum?
A. Health is either present or absent
B. Health status changes over time
C. Health depends solely on genetics
D. Health is determined by medical diagnosis
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The health–illness continuum reflects that health
status can shift over time.
Citation: Potter & Perry, Canadian Fundamentals of Nursing, 7th
ed., Chapter 1
3.
,Which factor is classified as a determinant of health in Canada?
A. Physician availability only
B. Income and social status
C. Hospital bed capacity
D. Diagnostic technology
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Income and social status are key social determinants
of health in Canada.
Citation: Potter & Perry, Canadian Fundamentals of Nursing, 7th
ed., Chapter 1
4.
A nurse assessing housing stability is primarily addressing which
health determinant?
A. Biology and genetic endowment
B. Physical environment
C. Personal health practices
D. Health services access
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Housing relates to the physical environment
determinant of health.
Citation: Potter & Perry, Canadian Fundamentals of Nursing, 7th
ed., Chapter 1
5.
, Which nursing action best supports health promotion?
A. Treating acute symptoms
B. Educating clients on lifestyle changes
C. Performing diagnostic tests
D. Administering prescribed medications
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Health promotion focuses on education and lifestyle
choices to improve health.
Citation: Potter & Perry, Canadian Fundamentals of Nursing, 7th
ed., Chapter 1
6.
Primary prevention is best described as:
A. Managing complications of illness
B. Early detection of disease
C. Activities to prevent disease occurrence
D. Rehabilitation after illness
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Primary prevention aims to prevent disease before it
occurs.
Citation: Potter & Perry, Canadian Fundamentals of Nursing, 7th
ed., Chapter 1
7.
