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
FAST-REVISION NURSING MCQs
Harrison’s Principles of Internal Medicine, 22nd ed. (Chs. 1–13)
1.
Which principle best defines the practice of medicine as
described in Harrison’s?
A. Application of standardized protocols
B. Integration of science, clinical judgment, and patient values
,C. Reliance on diagnostic technology
D. Focus on disease eradication
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Harrison emphasizes medicine as a balance of
scientific evidence, clinical expertise, and patient-centered
decision-making.
Citation: Harrison’s Principles of Internal Medicine, 22nd ed.,
Ch. 1 – The Practice of Medicine
2.
Which nursing action best supports health promotion at the
population level?
A. Treating acute illness
B. Encouraging patient compliance
C. Addressing social determinants of health
D. Increasing diagnostic screening
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Health promotion extends beyond disease treatment
to include social, economic, and environmental factors.
Citation: Harrison’s, 22nd ed., Ch. 2 – Promoting Good Health
3.
A key contributor to vaccine hesitancy identified in Harrison’s is:
A. Cost of vaccines
,B. Lack of provider availability
C. Mistrust fueled by misinformation
D. Genetic variability
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Vaccine opposition commonly stems from
misinformation and erosion of trust rather than scientific
evidence.
Citation: Harrison’s, 22nd ed., Ch. 3 – Vaccine Opposition and
Hesitancy
4.
Which approach best reflects sound clinical decision-making?
A. Ordering all possible diagnostic tests
B. Anchoring to the initial diagnosis
C. Using probabilistic reasoning
D. Avoiding uncertainty
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Harrison stresses Bayesian and probabilistic thinking
to reduce diagnostic error.
Citation: Harrison’s, 22nd ed., Ch. 4 – Decision-Making in
Clinical Medicine
5.
, Precision medicine primarily aims to:
A. Replace clinical judgment
B. Use genomics to individualize care
C. Standardize treatment
D. Reduce healthcare costs
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Precision medicine tailors prevention and treatment
based on genetic, environmental, and lifestyle factors.
Citation: Harrison’s, 22nd ed., Ch. 5 – Precision Medicine and
Clinical Care
6.
Which screening principle is essential for nursing practice?
A. Screen all diseases early
B. Screen only symptomatic patients
C. Ensure benefits outweigh harms
D. Use the most sensitive test
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Screening must demonstrate net benefit and avoid
unnecessary harm.
Citation: Harrison’s, 22nd ed., Ch. 6 – Screening and Prevention
of Disease
7.
(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
FAST-REVISION NURSING MCQs
Harrison’s Principles of Internal Medicine, 22nd ed. (Chs. 1–13)
1.
Which principle best defines the practice of medicine as
described in Harrison’s?
A. Application of standardized protocols
B. Integration of science, clinical judgment, and patient values
,C. Reliance on diagnostic technology
D. Focus on disease eradication
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Harrison emphasizes medicine as a balance of
scientific evidence, clinical expertise, and patient-centered
decision-making.
Citation: Harrison’s Principles of Internal Medicine, 22nd ed.,
Ch. 1 – The Practice of Medicine
2.
Which nursing action best supports health promotion at the
population level?
A. Treating acute illness
B. Encouraging patient compliance
C. Addressing social determinants of health
D. Increasing diagnostic screening
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Health promotion extends beyond disease treatment
to include social, economic, and environmental factors.
Citation: Harrison’s, 22nd ed., Ch. 2 – Promoting Good Health
3.
A key contributor to vaccine hesitancy identified in Harrison’s is:
A. Cost of vaccines
,B. Lack of provider availability
C. Mistrust fueled by misinformation
D. Genetic variability
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Vaccine opposition commonly stems from
misinformation and erosion of trust rather than scientific
evidence.
Citation: Harrison’s, 22nd ed., Ch. 3 – Vaccine Opposition and
Hesitancy
4.
Which approach best reflects sound clinical decision-making?
A. Ordering all possible diagnostic tests
B. Anchoring to the initial diagnosis
C. Using probabilistic reasoning
D. Avoiding uncertainty
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Harrison stresses Bayesian and probabilistic thinking
to reduce diagnostic error.
Citation: Harrison’s, 22nd ed., Ch. 4 – Decision-Making in
Clinical Medicine
5.
, Precision medicine primarily aims to:
A. Replace clinical judgment
B. Use genomics to individualize care
C. Standardize treatment
D. Reduce healthcare costs
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Precision medicine tailors prevention and treatment
based on genetic, environmental, and lifestyle factors.
Citation: Harrison’s, 22nd ed., Ch. 5 – Precision Medicine and
Clinical Care
6.
Which screening principle is essential for nursing practice?
A. Screen all diseases early
B. Screen only symptomatic patients
C. Ensure benefits outweigh harms
D. Use the most sensitive test
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Screening must demonstrate net benefit and avoid
unnecessary harm.
Citation: Harrison’s, 22nd ed., Ch. 6 – Screening and Prevention
of Disease
7.
