Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine
(Vol.1 & Vol.2)
22nd Edition
• Author(s)Joseph Loscalzo; Anthony S.
Fauci; Dennis L. Kasper; Stephen Hauser;
Dan Longo; J. Larry Jameson
Test Bank
1.
Which principle best defines the modern “practice of medicine”
as described in Harrison’s?
• A. Reliance on technology over bedside skills
• B. Integration of scientific evidence, clinical expertise, and
patient values
• C. Standardized protocols applied uniformly
• D. Cost-driven decision making
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Harrison emphasizes medicine as a balance of
science, clinical reasoning, and patient-centered values.
Harrison’s 22nd ed., Chapter 1: The Practice of Medicine
,2.
Which nursing role most directly supports health promotion at
the population level?
• A. Administering acute medications
• B. Coordinating preventive screenings
• C. Interpreting diagnostic imaging
• D. Managing inpatient complications
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Promoting good health focuses on prevention,
screening, and risk reduction strategies.
Harrison’s 22nd ed., Chapter 2: Promoting Good Health
3.
Vaccine hesitancy is MOST commonly driven by:
• A. Lack of vaccine availability
• B. Scientific evidence of harm
• C. Mistrust, misinformation, and perceived risk
• D. Religious contraindications only
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Harrison identifies misinformation and trust deficits
as primary contributors to hesitancy.
, Harrison’s 22nd ed., Chapter 3: Vaccine Opposition and
Hesitancy
4.
Which cognitive error most increases diagnostic mistakes in
clinical decision-making?
• A. Random guessing
• B. Anchoring on initial impressions
• C. Excessive testing
• D. Shared decision-making
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Anchoring bias leads clinicians to prematurely fixate
on early data.
Harrison’s 22nd ed., Chapter 4: Decision-Making in Clinical
Medicine
5.
Precision medicine primarily aims to:
• A. Replace clinical judgment
• B. Standardize treatment protocols
• C. Tailor care based on individual variability
• D. Reduce provider workload
, Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Precision medicine integrates genetics, environment,
and lifestyle into care decisions.
Harrison’s 22nd ed., Chapter 5: Precision Medicine and
Clinical Care
6.
Which screening principle is MOST important for nurses to
consider?
• A. Cost alone
• B. Disease prevalence and test accuracy
• C. Patient age only
• D. Availability of imaging
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Effective screening depends on prevalence,
sensitivity, specificity, and benefit.
Harrison’s 22nd ed., Chapter 6: Screening and Prevention of
Disease
7.
A core nursing contribution to healthcare safety is:
• A. Independent prescribing
(Vol.1 & Vol.2)
22nd Edition
• Author(s)Joseph Loscalzo; Anthony S.
Fauci; Dennis L. Kasper; Stephen Hauser;
Dan Longo; J. Larry Jameson
Test Bank
1.
Which principle best defines the modern “practice of medicine”
as described in Harrison’s?
• A. Reliance on technology over bedside skills
• B. Integration of scientific evidence, clinical expertise, and
patient values
• C. Standardized protocols applied uniformly
• D. Cost-driven decision making
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Harrison emphasizes medicine as a balance of
science, clinical reasoning, and patient-centered values.
Harrison’s 22nd ed., Chapter 1: The Practice of Medicine
,2.
Which nursing role most directly supports health promotion at
the population level?
• A. Administering acute medications
• B. Coordinating preventive screenings
• C. Interpreting diagnostic imaging
• D. Managing inpatient complications
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Promoting good health focuses on prevention,
screening, and risk reduction strategies.
Harrison’s 22nd ed., Chapter 2: Promoting Good Health
3.
Vaccine hesitancy is MOST commonly driven by:
• A. Lack of vaccine availability
• B. Scientific evidence of harm
• C. Mistrust, misinformation, and perceived risk
• D. Religious contraindications only
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Harrison identifies misinformation and trust deficits
as primary contributors to hesitancy.
, Harrison’s 22nd ed., Chapter 3: Vaccine Opposition and
Hesitancy
4.
Which cognitive error most increases diagnostic mistakes in
clinical decision-making?
• A. Random guessing
• B. Anchoring on initial impressions
• C. Excessive testing
• D. Shared decision-making
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Anchoring bias leads clinicians to prematurely fixate
on early data.
Harrison’s 22nd ed., Chapter 4: Decision-Making in Clinical
Medicine
5.
Precision medicine primarily aims to:
• A. Replace clinical judgment
• B. Standardize treatment protocols
• C. Tailor care based on individual variability
• D. Reduce provider workload
, Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Precision medicine integrates genetics, environment,
and lifestyle into care decisions.
Harrison’s 22nd ed., Chapter 5: Precision Medicine and
Clinical Care
6.
Which screening principle is MOST important for nurses to
consider?
• A. Cost alone
• B. Disease prevalence and test accuracy
• C. Patient age only
• D. Availability of imaging
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Effective screening depends on prevalence,
sensitivity, specificity, and benefit.
Harrison’s 22nd ed., Chapter 6: Screening and Prevention of
Disease
7.
A core nursing contribution to healthcare safety is:
• A. Independent prescribing
