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
Potter & Perry’s Canadian Fundamentals of Nursing, 7th
Edition
Unit I: Health and Health Care in Canada
Chapter 1: Health and Wellness
Below is the test bank in the required format.
,Chapter 1: Health and Wellness — Test Bank (20 MCQs)
1. Which statement best reflects the concept of health as
presented in Potter & Perry?
A. Health is the absence of disease
B. Health is a fixed state achieved through medical care
C. Health is a dynamic state influenced by multiple
determinants
D. Health is defined solely by physical functioning
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Health is described as a dynamic, evolving state
influenced by physical, emotional, social, spiritual, and
environmental factors rather than simply the absence of illness.
Citation: Potter & Perry, Canadian Fundamentals of Nursing (7th
ed.), Chapter 1
2. Which factor is considered a determinant of health in the
Canadian context?
A. Access to acute care hospitals only
B. Individual genetics and biology
C. Length of hospital stay
D. Number of prescribed medications
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Determinants of health include biology and genetics,
,along with social, economic, and environmental factors that
influence health outcomes.
Citation: Potter & Perry, Canadian Fundamentals of Nursing (7th
ed.), Chapter 1
3. A nurse assessing health literacy is primarily evaluating a
client’s ability to:
A. Read medical textbooks
B. Follow physician orders exactly
C. Obtain, understand, and use health information
D. Memorize discharge instructions
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Health literacy involves the ability to access,
comprehend, and apply health information to make appropriate
health decisions.
Citation: Potter & Perry, Canadian Fundamentals of Nursing (7th
ed.), Chapter 1
4. Which nursing action best supports health promotion?
A. Administering prescribed medications
B. Teaching lifestyle changes to prevent illness
C. Monitoring vital signs every shift
D. Documenting disease progression
, Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Health promotion focuses on activities that enhance
well-being and prevent illness, such as education on healthy
behaviors.
Citation: Potter & Perry, Canadian Fundamentals of Nursing (7th
ed.), Chapter 1
5. The illness–wellness continuum is best described as:
A. A classification system for diseases
B. A linear model moving only toward illness
C. A range of health states from optimal wellness to death
D. A tool used only in acute care
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The continuum illustrates health as a dynamic range,
with individuals moving between varying levels of wellness and
illness.
Citation: Potter & Perry, Canadian Fundamentals of Nursing (7th
ed.), Chapter 1
6. Which client statement best demonstrates perceived
health?
A. “My blood pressure is 160/90.”
B. “The doctor says I have diabetes.”
C. “I feel healthy and able to manage my daily life.”
D. “I was admitted for surgery yesterday.”