Burns' Pediatric Primary Care
8th Edition
Author(s)Dawn Lee Garzon, Mary Dirks,
Martha Driessnack, Karen G.
Duderstadt, Nan M. Gaylord
TEST BANK
Question 1
A pediatric nurse practitioner (PNP) explains the concept of
pediatric primary care to a new graduate nurse. Which
statement best reflects the focus of pediatric primary care?
A. Treatment of acute illnesses after symptoms develop
B. Comprehensive, continuous care focusing on prevention,
,health promotion, and early intervention
C. Hospital-based management of complex pediatric diseases
D. Emergency stabilization of pediatric conditions
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Pediatric primary care emphasizes comprehensive, continuous
care that focuses on health promotion, disease prevention,
early detection, and management of common conditions
across childhood. This model supports ongoing relationships
with families and aims to optimize long-term health outcomes.
• A is incorrect because pediatric primary care goes beyond
treating illness after it occurs.
• C is incorrect because hospital-based specialty care is not
the primary focus.
• D is incorrect because emergency stabilization occurs in
urgent or emergency settings, not primary care.
Source:
Burns’ Pediatric Primary Care, 8th Edition – Chapter 1: Pediatric
Primary Care
Question 2
A PNP discusses the difference between primary prevention
and primary care with nursing students. Which example best
represents primary prevention?
,A. Prescribing antibiotics for streptococcal pharyngitis
B. Administering routine childhood immunizations
C. Treating dehydration from gastroenteritis
D. Managing asthma exacerbation with bronchodilators
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Primary prevention aims to prevent disease before it occurs,
and immunizations are a key example. They protect children
from infectious diseases prior to exposure.
• A, C, and D represent treatment of existing illness, which
falls under clinical management rather than prevention.
Source:
Burns’ Pediatric Primary Care, 8th Edition – Chapter 1: Pediatric
Primary Care
Question 3
A parent asks who may provide pediatric primary care services.
Which professional is commonly identified as a pediatric
primary care provider?
A. Pediatric intensivist
B. Pediatric nurse practitioner
C. Pediatric surgeon
D. Neonatal respiratory therapist
Correct Answer: B
, Rationale:
Pediatric primary care is provided by professionals trained in
comprehensive outpatient care, including pediatric nurse
practitioners (PNPs), pediatricians, and family practice
providers.
• A focuses on critically ill children in intensive care units.
• C performs surgical interventions.
• D provides specialized respiratory care rather than
comprehensive primary care.
Source:
Burns’ Pediatric Primary Care, 8th Edition – Chapter 1: Pediatric
Primary Care
Question 4
A PNP caring for children recognizes that unique issues in
pediatric care differ from adult care. Which factor most
influences pediatric healthcare delivery?
A. Children are independent health decision-makers
B. Children experience rapid developmental changes
C. Children require fewer preventive services than adults
D. Children rarely depend on family involvement
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Children undergo rapid physical, cognitive, and emotional
8th Edition
Author(s)Dawn Lee Garzon, Mary Dirks,
Martha Driessnack, Karen G.
Duderstadt, Nan M. Gaylord
TEST BANK
Question 1
A pediatric nurse practitioner (PNP) explains the concept of
pediatric primary care to a new graduate nurse. Which
statement best reflects the focus of pediatric primary care?
A. Treatment of acute illnesses after symptoms develop
B. Comprehensive, continuous care focusing on prevention,
,health promotion, and early intervention
C. Hospital-based management of complex pediatric diseases
D. Emergency stabilization of pediatric conditions
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Pediatric primary care emphasizes comprehensive, continuous
care that focuses on health promotion, disease prevention,
early detection, and management of common conditions
across childhood. This model supports ongoing relationships
with families and aims to optimize long-term health outcomes.
• A is incorrect because pediatric primary care goes beyond
treating illness after it occurs.
• C is incorrect because hospital-based specialty care is not
the primary focus.
• D is incorrect because emergency stabilization occurs in
urgent or emergency settings, not primary care.
Source:
Burns’ Pediatric Primary Care, 8th Edition – Chapter 1: Pediatric
Primary Care
Question 2
A PNP discusses the difference between primary prevention
and primary care with nursing students. Which example best
represents primary prevention?
,A. Prescribing antibiotics for streptococcal pharyngitis
B. Administering routine childhood immunizations
C. Treating dehydration from gastroenteritis
D. Managing asthma exacerbation with bronchodilators
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Primary prevention aims to prevent disease before it occurs,
and immunizations are a key example. They protect children
from infectious diseases prior to exposure.
• A, C, and D represent treatment of existing illness, which
falls under clinical management rather than prevention.
Source:
Burns’ Pediatric Primary Care, 8th Edition – Chapter 1: Pediatric
Primary Care
Question 3
A parent asks who may provide pediatric primary care services.
Which professional is commonly identified as a pediatric
primary care provider?
A. Pediatric intensivist
B. Pediatric nurse practitioner
C. Pediatric surgeon
D. Neonatal respiratory therapist
Correct Answer: B
, Rationale:
Pediatric primary care is provided by professionals trained in
comprehensive outpatient care, including pediatric nurse
practitioners (PNPs), pediatricians, and family practice
providers.
• A focuses on critically ill children in intensive care units.
• C performs surgical interventions.
• D provides specialized respiratory care rather than
comprehensive primary care.
Source:
Burns’ Pediatric Primary Care, 8th Edition – Chapter 1: Pediatric
Primary Care
Question 4
A PNP caring for children recognizes that unique issues in
pediatric care differ from adult care. Which factor most
influences pediatric healthcare delivery?
A. Children are independent health decision-makers
B. Children experience rapid developmental changes
C. Children require fewer preventive services than adults
D. Children rarely depend on family involvement
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Children undergo rapid physical, cognitive, and emotional
