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
Covered
PART 1: Foundations of Clinical Medicine
PART 2: Cardinal Symptoms & Clinical Presentations
PART 3: Clinical Pharmacology
PART 4: Oncology & Hematology
PART 5: Infectious Diseases
PART 6: Cardiovascular Disorders
PART 7: Respiratory Disorders
PART 8: Critical Care Medicine
PART 9: Kidney & Urinary Tract Disorders
PART 10: Gastrointestinal & Hepatobiliary Disorders
,PART 11: Immune-Mediated & Rheumatologic Disorders
PART 12: Endocrinology & Metabolism
PART 13: Neurologic & Psychiatric Disorders
PART 14: Toxicology & Environmental Injury
PART 15: Environmental & Occupational Medicine
PART 16: Genetics, Precision & Systems Medicine
PART 17–20: Special & Emerging Topics
Harrison’s Internal Medicine (Chs. 1–13)
Nursing Fast-Revision Test Bank — 20 MCQs TOTAL
1.
Which principle best defines the modern practice of medicine
as described in Harrison’s?
A. Reliance on physician intuition
B. Exclusive use of technology
C. Integration of science, clinical judgment, and patient values
D. Protocol-driven care only
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Harrison emphasizes medicine as a balance of
scientific evidence, clinical expertise, and individualized patient
values.
Citation: Harrison’s Principles of Internal Medicine, 22nd ed.,
Ch. 1
,2.
Which nursing action most directly supports health promotion
at the population level?
A. Treating acute illness
B. Providing early rehabilitation
C. Counseling on lifestyle risk modification
D. Administering rescue medications
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Health promotion focuses on preventing disease
through behavioral and environmental interventions.
Citation: Harrison’s Principles of Internal Medicine, 22nd ed.,
Ch. 2
3.
A key contributor to vaccine hesitancy identified in Harrison’s
is:
A. Vaccine cost alone
B. Mistrust of health systems
C. Genetic variability
D. Provider shortages
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Distrust, misinformation, and perceived risks are
central drivers of vaccine opposition.
, Citation: Harrison’s Principles of Internal Medicine, 22nd ed.,
Ch. 3
4.
Shared clinical decision-making requires the nurse to prioritize:
A. Physician preference
B. Institutional policy
C. Patient understanding and values
D. Cost containment
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Effective decision-making integrates patient
preferences with clinical evidence.
Citation: Harrison’s Principles of Internal Medicine, 22nd ed.,
Ch. 4
5.
Which concept best defines precision medicine?
A. Standardized care pathways
B. Population-based screening
C. Individualized treatment based on biologic variability
D. Algorithm-driven diagnosis
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Precision medicine tailors care using genetic,
environmental, and lifestyle factors.
(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
Covered
PART 1: Foundations of Clinical Medicine
PART 2: Cardinal Symptoms & Clinical Presentations
PART 3: Clinical Pharmacology
PART 4: Oncology & Hematology
PART 5: Infectious Diseases
PART 6: Cardiovascular Disorders
PART 7: Respiratory Disorders
PART 8: Critical Care Medicine
PART 9: Kidney & Urinary Tract Disorders
PART 10: Gastrointestinal & Hepatobiliary Disorders
,PART 11: Immune-Mediated & Rheumatologic Disorders
PART 12: Endocrinology & Metabolism
PART 13: Neurologic & Psychiatric Disorders
PART 14: Toxicology & Environmental Injury
PART 15: Environmental & Occupational Medicine
PART 16: Genetics, Precision & Systems Medicine
PART 17–20: Special & Emerging Topics
Harrison’s Internal Medicine (Chs. 1–13)
Nursing Fast-Revision Test Bank — 20 MCQs TOTAL
1.
Which principle best defines the modern practice of medicine
as described in Harrison’s?
A. Reliance on physician intuition
B. Exclusive use of technology
C. Integration of science, clinical judgment, and patient values
D. Protocol-driven care only
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Harrison emphasizes medicine as a balance of
scientific evidence, clinical expertise, and individualized patient
values.
Citation: Harrison’s Principles of Internal Medicine, 22nd ed.,
Ch. 1
,2.
Which nursing action most directly supports health promotion
at the population level?
A. Treating acute illness
B. Providing early rehabilitation
C. Counseling on lifestyle risk modification
D. Administering rescue medications
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Health promotion focuses on preventing disease
through behavioral and environmental interventions.
Citation: Harrison’s Principles of Internal Medicine, 22nd ed.,
Ch. 2
3.
A key contributor to vaccine hesitancy identified in Harrison’s
is:
A. Vaccine cost alone
B. Mistrust of health systems
C. Genetic variability
D. Provider shortages
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Distrust, misinformation, and perceived risks are
central drivers of vaccine opposition.
, Citation: Harrison’s Principles of Internal Medicine, 22nd ed.,
Ch. 3
4.
Shared clinical decision-making requires the nurse to prioritize:
A. Physician preference
B. Institutional policy
C. Patient understanding and values
D. Cost containment
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Effective decision-making integrates patient
preferences with clinical evidence.
Citation: Harrison’s Principles of Internal Medicine, 22nd ed.,
Ch. 4
5.
Which concept best defines precision medicine?
A. Standardized care pathways
B. Population-based screening
C. Individualized treatment based on biologic variability
D. Algorithm-driven diagnosis
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Precision medicine tailors care using genetic,
environmental, and lifestyle factors.
