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
Potter & Perry’s Canadian Fundamentals of Nursing, 7th
Edition (Elsevier)
1. Which statement best reflects the concept of health as
presented in this chapter?
A. Health is the absence of disease or injury
B. Health is a dynamic state influenced by multiple
,determinants
C. Health is determined primarily by access to medical care
D. Health is the same for all individuals at a given age
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The chapter defines health as a dynamic, ever-
changing state influenced by physical, emotional, social,
spiritual, and environmental factors rather than merely the
absence of illness.
Citation: Chapter 1 – Concepts of Health and Wellness
2. A nurse assessing a client’s health status is applying which
core assumption from the chapter?
A. Health can be measured objectively using laboratory data
B. Individuals are responsible for all aspects of their health
C. Health is a subjective experience unique to each person
D. Health exists on a fixed continuum from wellness to illness
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The chapter emphasizes that health is subjective and
defined by the individual’s perception and experience.
Citation: Chapter 1 – Health as a Subjective Concept
3. Which determinant of health is MOST directly related to
income, education, and employment?
,A. Biological determinants
B. Behavioural determinants
C. Social determinants
D. Environmental determinants
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Social determinants include socioeconomic factors
such as income level, education, employment, and social
support.
Citation: Chapter 1 – Determinants of Health
4. A nurse planning community teaching is addressing health
promotion when focusing on:
A. Treating acute illness early
B. Preventing disease progression
C. Enhancing well-being and healthy lifestyles
D. Managing chronic disease complications
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Health promotion focuses on improving overall well-
being and supporting healthy lifestyle choices, not just
preventing or treating illness.
Citation: Chapter 1 – Health Promotion
5. Which example BEST illustrates the illness–wellness
continuum?
, A. A client is either healthy or ill
B. Health status remains stable over time
C. Individuals move back and forth along a range of health
states
D. Illness occurs only when symptoms are present
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The illness–wellness continuum describes health as a
dynamic process where individuals fluctuate between higher
and lower levels of wellness.
Citation: Chapter 1 – Illness–Wellness Continuum
6. A nurse recognizes acute illness when a client experiences:
A. Long-term functional limitations
B. Gradual onset of symptoms over years
C. Severe symptoms with short duration
D. Permanent changes in health status
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Acute illness is characterized by rapid onset, intense
symptoms, and relatively short duration.
Citation: Chapter 1 – Acute and Chronic Illness
7. Which characteristic is MOST associated with chronic
illness?
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
Potter & Perry’s Canadian Fundamentals of Nursing, 7th
Edition (Elsevier)
1. Which statement best reflects the concept of health as
presented in this chapter?
A. Health is the absence of disease or injury
B. Health is a dynamic state influenced by multiple
,determinants
C. Health is determined primarily by access to medical care
D. Health is the same for all individuals at a given age
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The chapter defines health as a dynamic, ever-
changing state influenced by physical, emotional, social,
spiritual, and environmental factors rather than merely the
absence of illness.
Citation: Chapter 1 – Concepts of Health and Wellness
2. A nurse assessing a client’s health status is applying which
core assumption from the chapter?
A. Health can be measured objectively using laboratory data
B. Individuals are responsible for all aspects of their health
C. Health is a subjective experience unique to each person
D. Health exists on a fixed continuum from wellness to illness
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The chapter emphasizes that health is subjective and
defined by the individual’s perception and experience.
Citation: Chapter 1 – Health as a Subjective Concept
3. Which determinant of health is MOST directly related to
income, education, and employment?
,A. Biological determinants
B. Behavioural determinants
C. Social determinants
D. Environmental determinants
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Social determinants include socioeconomic factors
such as income level, education, employment, and social
support.
Citation: Chapter 1 – Determinants of Health
4. A nurse planning community teaching is addressing health
promotion when focusing on:
A. Treating acute illness early
B. Preventing disease progression
C. Enhancing well-being and healthy lifestyles
D. Managing chronic disease complications
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Health promotion focuses on improving overall well-
being and supporting healthy lifestyle choices, not just
preventing or treating illness.
Citation: Chapter 1 – Health Promotion
5. Which example BEST illustrates the illness–wellness
continuum?
, A. A client is either healthy or ill
B. Health status remains stable over time
C. Individuals move back and forth along a range of health
states
D. Illness occurs only when symptoms are present
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The illness–wellness continuum describes health as a
dynamic process where individuals fluctuate between higher
and lower levels of wellness.
Citation: Chapter 1 – Illness–Wellness Continuum
6. A nurse recognizes acute illness when a client experiences:
A. Long-term functional limitations
B. Gradual onset of symptoms over years
C. Severe symptoms with short duration
D. Permanent changes in health status
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Acute illness is characterized by rapid onset, intense
symptoms, and relatively short duration.
Citation: Chapter 1 – Acute and Chronic Illness
7. Which characteristic is MOST associated with chronic
illness?
