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
1. Which statement best reflects the concept of health as
described in this chapter?
,A. Health is the absence of disease and disability
B. Health is a dynamic state influenced by physical, emotional,
and social factors
C. Health is determined primarily by access to health care
services
D. Health is a fixed condition that remains stable over time
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The chapter defines health as a dynamic, evolving
state influenced by multiple dimensions, not merely the
absence of illness.
Citation: Chapter 1 – Health and Wellness; Concept of Health
2. Which component is included in the multidimensional
model of health?
A. Genetic determinism
B. Economic productivity
C. Spiritual well-being
D. Medical diagnosis
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The multidimensional model includes physical,
emotional, social, spiritual, intellectual, and environmental
dimensions.
Citation: Chapter 1 – Health and Wellness; Dimensions of
Health
,3. A nurse explaining wellness to a client should emphasize
which idea?
A. Wellness is achieved only when illness is absent
B. Wellness is a passive state maintained by health professionals
C. Wellness involves purposeful choices toward optimal
functioning
D. Wellness is genetically predetermined
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Wellness is described as an active, ongoing process
of making choices that promote optimal health and well-being.
Citation: Chapter 1 – Health and Wellness; Wellness Continuum
4. Which statement best describes the health–illness
continuum?
A. Individuals are either healthy or ill
B. Health and illness exist on opposite, unrelated ends
C. Individuals move back and forth along a continuum
D. Illness always progresses toward wellness
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The chapter presents health and illness as fluid
states, with individuals constantly moving along the continuum.
Citation: Chapter 1 – Health and Wellness; Health–Illness
Continuum
, 5. Which factor is classified as a determinant of health in
Canada?
A. Hospital bed availability
B. Individual coping skills
C. Pharmaceutical access
D. Acute care length of stay
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Determinants of health include individual behaviors,
coping skills, social support, and environmental factors.
Citation: Chapter 1 – Health and Wellness; Determinants of
Health
6. A nurse assessing a client’s social determinants of health
would focus primarily on:
A. Laboratory values
B. Family history
C. Income and education level
D. Immunization status
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Social determinants include income, education,
employment, and social support networks.
Citation: Chapter 1 – Health and Wellness; Social Determinants
of Health
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
1. Which statement best reflects the concept of health as
described in this chapter?
,A. Health is the absence of disease and disability
B. Health is a dynamic state influenced by physical, emotional,
and social factors
C. Health is determined primarily by access to health care
services
D. Health is a fixed condition that remains stable over time
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The chapter defines health as a dynamic, evolving
state influenced by multiple dimensions, not merely the
absence of illness.
Citation: Chapter 1 – Health and Wellness; Concept of Health
2. Which component is included in the multidimensional
model of health?
A. Genetic determinism
B. Economic productivity
C. Spiritual well-being
D. Medical diagnosis
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The multidimensional model includes physical,
emotional, social, spiritual, intellectual, and environmental
dimensions.
Citation: Chapter 1 – Health and Wellness; Dimensions of
Health
,3. A nurse explaining wellness to a client should emphasize
which idea?
A. Wellness is achieved only when illness is absent
B. Wellness is a passive state maintained by health professionals
C. Wellness involves purposeful choices toward optimal
functioning
D. Wellness is genetically predetermined
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Wellness is described as an active, ongoing process
of making choices that promote optimal health and well-being.
Citation: Chapter 1 – Health and Wellness; Wellness Continuum
4. Which statement best describes the health–illness
continuum?
A. Individuals are either healthy or ill
B. Health and illness exist on opposite, unrelated ends
C. Individuals move back and forth along a continuum
D. Illness always progresses toward wellness
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The chapter presents health and illness as fluid
states, with individuals constantly moving along the continuum.
Citation: Chapter 1 – Health and Wellness; Health–Illness
Continuum
, 5. Which factor is classified as a determinant of health in
Canada?
A. Hospital bed availability
B. Individual coping skills
C. Pharmaceutical access
D. Acute care length of stay
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Determinants of health include individual behaviors,
coping skills, social support, and environmental factors.
Citation: Chapter 1 – Health and Wellness; Determinants of
Health
6. A nurse assessing a client’s social determinants of health
would focus primarily on:
A. Laboratory values
B. Family history
C. Income and education level
D. Immunization status
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Social determinants include income, education,
employment, and social support networks.
Citation: Chapter 1 – Health and Wellness; Social Determinants
of Health
