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
1. Which statement best reflects the concept of health
described in Potter & Perry?
A. Health is the absence of disease
B. Health is a dynamic state influenced by multiple
determinants
C. Health is determined primarily by genetics
D. Health is the ability to function independently
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Health is described as a dynamic, multidimensional
,state influenced by physical, emotional, social, spiritual, and
environmental factors.
Citation: Potter & Perry, Canadian Fundamentals of Nursing, 7th
ed., Ch. 1
2. Which determinant of health includes income, education,
and employment?
A. Biological determinants
B. Behavioural determinants
C. Social determinants
D. Environmental determinants
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Social determinants of health include socioeconomic
factors that significantly affect health outcomes.
Citation: Potter & Perry, Canadian Fundamentals of Nursing, 7th
ed., Ch. 1
3. A nurse promoting smoking cessation is primarily
addressing which level of prevention?
A. Primary prevention
B. Secondary prevention
C. Tertiary prevention
D. Restorative care
,Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Primary prevention aims to prevent disease before it
occurs by reducing risk factors.
Citation: Potter & Perry, Canadian Fundamentals of Nursing, 7th
ed., Ch. 1
4. Which example best demonstrates a holistic approach to
health?
A. Treating hypertension with medication only
B. Focusing solely on physical symptoms
C. Considering physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs
D. Prioritizing diagnostic testing
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Holistic care addresses the whole person rather than
isolated symptoms.
Citation: Potter & Perry, Canadian Fundamentals of Nursing, 7th
ed., Ch. 1
5. Which factor is most strongly associated with health
inequities in Canada?
A. Age
B. Gender
C. Socioeconomic status
D. Personal motivation
, Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Socioeconomic status significantly influences access
to resources and health outcomes.
Citation: Potter & Perry, Canadian Fundamentals of Nursing, 7th
ed., Ch. 1
6. Which nursing action best supports health promotion?
A. Administering prescribed medications
B. Teaching stress-management strategies
C. Monitoring laboratory results
D. Documenting vital signs
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Health promotion focuses on enhancing well-being
and empowering individuals through education.
Citation: Potter & Perry, Canadian Fundamentals of Nursing, 7th
ed., Ch. 1
7. The concept of wellness is best described as:
A. A fixed state of optimal health
B. The absence of chronic illness
C. An active process of achieving health potential
D. A medical diagnosis
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Wellness is a dynamic, ongoing process of growth
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
1. Which statement best reflects the concept of health
described in Potter & Perry?
A. Health is the absence of disease
B. Health is a dynamic state influenced by multiple
determinants
C. Health is determined primarily by genetics
D. Health is the ability to function independently
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Health is described as a dynamic, multidimensional
,state influenced by physical, emotional, social, spiritual, and
environmental factors.
Citation: Potter & Perry, Canadian Fundamentals of Nursing, 7th
ed., Ch. 1
2. Which determinant of health includes income, education,
and employment?
A. Biological determinants
B. Behavioural determinants
C. Social determinants
D. Environmental determinants
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Social determinants of health include socioeconomic
factors that significantly affect health outcomes.
Citation: Potter & Perry, Canadian Fundamentals of Nursing, 7th
ed., Ch. 1
3. A nurse promoting smoking cessation is primarily
addressing which level of prevention?
A. Primary prevention
B. Secondary prevention
C. Tertiary prevention
D. Restorative care
,Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Primary prevention aims to prevent disease before it
occurs by reducing risk factors.
Citation: Potter & Perry, Canadian Fundamentals of Nursing, 7th
ed., Ch. 1
4. Which example best demonstrates a holistic approach to
health?
A. Treating hypertension with medication only
B. Focusing solely on physical symptoms
C. Considering physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs
D. Prioritizing diagnostic testing
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Holistic care addresses the whole person rather than
isolated symptoms.
Citation: Potter & Perry, Canadian Fundamentals of Nursing, 7th
ed., Ch. 1
5. Which factor is most strongly associated with health
inequities in Canada?
A. Age
B. Gender
C. Socioeconomic status
D. Personal motivation
, Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Socioeconomic status significantly influences access
to resources and health outcomes.
Citation: Potter & Perry, Canadian Fundamentals of Nursing, 7th
ed., Ch. 1
6. Which nursing action best supports health promotion?
A. Administering prescribed medications
B. Teaching stress-management strategies
C. Monitoring laboratory results
D. Documenting vital signs
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Health promotion focuses on enhancing well-being
and empowering individuals through education.
Citation: Potter & Perry, Canadian Fundamentals of Nursing, 7th
ed., Ch. 1
7. The concept of wellness is best described as:
A. A fixed state of optimal health
B. The absence of chronic illness
C. An active process of achieving health potential
D. A medical diagnosis
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Wellness is a dynamic, ongoing process of growth
