Nursing Fundamentals NURS 1170 – Health Models Prevention Determinants Gordon Patterns 220 Questions Exam

This document is a comprehensive midterm exam preparation resource containing approximately 220 questions with verified answers for Nursing 1170. It covers essential nursing concepts including definitions of health and wellness, disease vs illness, and the nursing process (assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, evaluation). The material also explores key frameworks such as the metaparadigm of nursing, models of health (medical, behavioral, socio-environmental), levels of prevention and care, and major public health strategies like the Ottawa Charter, as outlined throughout the document . In addition, the document provides in-depth coverage of determinants of health (income, education, environment, social support), Maslow’s hierarchy of needs, and Gordon’s 11 functional health patterns (e.g., nutritional-metabolic, activity-exercise, coping-stress tolerance). It is highly relevant for students enrolled in courses such as Nursing Fundamentals (NURS 1170), Health Assessment, and Introductory Nursing Theory. This resource is ideal for ADN and BSN students preparing for midterm exams, as well as learners aiming to strengthen their understanding of holistic, patient-centered care and health promotion strategies. The content aligns closely with widely used textbooks such as Fundamentals of Nursing by Patricia A. Potter and Anne Griffin Perry. It reinforces high-yield concepts including equity vs equality, primary health care principles, and social determinants influencing patient outcomes. The structured question-and-answer format enhances retention, supports active recall, and prepares learners for both academic assessments and clinical application. Keywords: nursing fundamentals midterm questions, health vs wellness disease vs illness, nursing process assessment diagnosis planning evaluation, health models medical behavioral socio environmental, levels of prevention primary secondary tertiary, determinants of health income education environment, Maslow hierarchy of needs nursing, Gordon functional health patterns assessment, Ottawa charter health promotion strategies