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Porth’s Pathophysiology Concepts of
Altered Health States 11th Edition by
Tommie L. Norris – Verified Chapters 1–52
(2026–2027)
Question 1
The World Health Organization (WHO) defines health as:
A) The absence of disease or infirmity
B) A state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being,
not merely the absence of disease or infirmity
C) The ability to perform activities of daily living without
assistance
D) A state of physical fitness and emotional stability
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Answer: B
Rationale: The WHO definition of health is foundational in
pathophysiology: “a state of complete physical, mental, and
social well-being and not merely the absence of disease and
infirmity.” This holistic definition moves beyond a biomedical
model to encompass mental and social dimensions of health .
Question 2 (Select-All-That-Apply)
A community health nurse is implementing programs to promote
health according to the WHO definition. Which of the following
interventions would align with this definition? (Select all that
apply)
A) Providing book reviews and word games during social time
for elderly residents
B) Offering chair aerobics classes in a skilled care facility
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C) Providing in-home cooking classes to help diabetic patients
achieve tight glucose control
D) Offering transportation to dialysis appointments
E) Teaching handwashing to young children
Answer: A, B, C, E
Rationale: The WHO definition includes physical, mental, and
social well-being. Chair aerobics and diabetes management
address physical well-being; book reviews address mental and
social well-being; handwashing addresses disease prevention
and physical well-being. Transportation to dialysis (D) addresses
access to care, which is important but does not directly target the
WHO dimensions of health .
Question 3
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The Healthy People 2020 report from the U.S. Department of
Health and Human Services focuses on which of the following
determinants of health?
A) Genetic predisposition to disease
B) Access to health care and health equity
C) Environmental toxins
D) Individual lifestyle choices only
Answer: B
Rationale: Healthy People 2020 emphasizes promoting good
health for all, achieving health equity, and creating social and
physical environments that promote good health. The focus is on
population-based determinants, including access to care, health
equity, and community environments .
Porth’s Pathophysiology Concepts of
Altered Health States 11th Edition by
Tommie L. Norris – Verified Chapters 1–52
(2026–2027)
Question 1
The World Health Organization (WHO) defines health as:
A) The absence of disease or infirmity
B) A state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being,
not merely the absence of disease or infirmity
C) The ability to perform activities of daily living without
assistance
D) A state of physical fitness and emotional stability
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Answer: B
Rationale: The WHO definition of health is foundational in
pathophysiology: “a state of complete physical, mental, and
social well-being and not merely the absence of disease and
infirmity.” This holistic definition moves beyond a biomedical
model to encompass mental and social dimensions of health .
Question 2 (Select-All-That-Apply)
A community health nurse is implementing programs to promote
health according to the WHO definition. Which of the following
interventions would align with this definition? (Select all that
apply)
A) Providing book reviews and word games during social time
for elderly residents
B) Offering chair aerobics classes in a skilled care facility
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C) Providing in-home cooking classes to help diabetic patients
achieve tight glucose control
D) Offering transportation to dialysis appointments
E) Teaching handwashing to young children
Answer: A, B, C, E
Rationale: The WHO definition includes physical, mental, and
social well-being. Chair aerobics and diabetes management
address physical well-being; book reviews address mental and
social well-being; handwashing addresses disease prevention
and physical well-being. Transportation to dialysis (D) addresses
access to care, which is important but does not directly target the
WHO dimensions of health .
Question 3
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The Healthy People 2020 report from the U.S. Department of
Health and Human Services focuses on which of the following
determinants of health?
A) Genetic predisposition to disease
B) Access to health care and health equity
C) Environmental toxins
D) Individual lifestyle choices only
Answer: B
Rationale: Healthy People 2020 emphasizes promoting good
health for all, achieving health equity, and creating social and
physical environments that promote good health. The focus is on
population-based determinants, including access to care, health
equity, and community environments .
