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
Unit I – Health and Health Care in Canada
Chapter 1: Health and Wellness
1. Which statement best reflects the Canadian nursing view of
health?
A. Health is the absence of disease
B. Health is a dynamic state influenced by multiple factors
,C. Health is determined primarily by genetics
D. Health is achieved through medical treatment
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Canadian nursing defines health as a dynamic
process influenced by physical, emotional, social, spiritual, and
environmental factors.
Citation: Potter & Perry, 7th ed., Ch. 1 – Health and Wellness
2. A nurse applying a wellness model would focus primarily
on:
A. Treating illness
B. Preventing complications
C. Promoting strengths and self-care
D. Managing symptoms
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Wellness models emphasize health promotion, self-
responsibility, and maximizing personal potential.
Citation: Potter & Perry, 7th ed., Ch. 1
3. Which determinant of health includes income, education,
and employment?
A. Personal health practices
B. Social and economic environment
,C. Biology and genetics
D. Physical environment
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Social determinants such as income and education
significantly affect health outcomes.
Citation: Potter & Perry, 7th ed., Ch. 1
4. Health promotion activities are best described as:
A. Illness treatment strategies
B. Disease screening measures
C. Actions that enhance well-being
D. Acute care interventions
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Health promotion focuses on enhancing well-being
and preventing illness before it occurs.
Citation: Potter & Perry, 7th ed., Ch. 1
5. Which concept reflects a person-centered approach to
health?
A. Standardized care plans
B. Nurse-directed goals
C. Respect for individual values
D. Task-focused care
, Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Person-centered care prioritizes individual values,
beliefs, and preferences.
Citation: Potter & Perry, 7th ed., Ch. 1
6. The illness–wellness continuum suggests that:
A. Health is static
B. People are either sick or well
C. Health changes over time
D. Illness is unavoidable
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Health is viewed as a constantly changing state along
a continuum.
Citation: Potter & Perry, 7th ed., Ch. 1
7. Which factor is considered a modifiable health
determinant?
A. Age
B. Genetic makeup
C. Lifestyle choices
D. Sex
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Lifestyle behaviors such as diet and physical activity
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
Unit I – Health and Health Care in Canada
Chapter 1: Health and Wellness
1. Which statement best reflects the Canadian nursing view of
health?
A. Health is the absence of disease
B. Health is a dynamic state influenced by multiple factors
,C. Health is determined primarily by genetics
D. Health is achieved through medical treatment
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Canadian nursing defines health as a dynamic
process influenced by physical, emotional, social, spiritual, and
environmental factors.
Citation: Potter & Perry, 7th ed., Ch. 1 – Health and Wellness
2. A nurse applying a wellness model would focus primarily
on:
A. Treating illness
B. Preventing complications
C. Promoting strengths and self-care
D. Managing symptoms
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Wellness models emphasize health promotion, self-
responsibility, and maximizing personal potential.
Citation: Potter & Perry, 7th ed., Ch. 1
3. Which determinant of health includes income, education,
and employment?
A. Personal health practices
B. Social and economic environment
,C. Biology and genetics
D. Physical environment
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Social determinants such as income and education
significantly affect health outcomes.
Citation: Potter & Perry, 7th ed., Ch. 1
4. Health promotion activities are best described as:
A. Illness treatment strategies
B. Disease screening measures
C. Actions that enhance well-being
D. Acute care interventions
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Health promotion focuses on enhancing well-being
and preventing illness before it occurs.
Citation: Potter & Perry, 7th ed., Ch. 1
5. Which concept reflects a person-centered approach to
health?
A. Standardized care plans
B. Nurse-directed goals
C. Respect for individual values
D. Task-focused care
, Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Person-centered care prioritizes individual values,
beliefs, and preferences.
Citation: Potter & Perry, 7th ed., Ch. 1
6. The illness–wellness continuum suggests that:
A. Health is static
B. People are either sick or well
C. Health changes over time
D. Illness is unavoidable
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Health is viewed as a constantly changing state along
a continuum.
Citation: Potter & Perry, 7th ed., Ch. 1
7. Which factor is considered a modifiable health
determinant?
A. Age
B. Genetic makeup
C. Lifestyle choices
D. Sex
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Lifestyle behaviors such as diet and physical activity
