8th Edition
Author(s)Dawn Lee Garzon, Mary Dirks,
Martha Driessnack, Karen G.
Duderstadt, Nan M. Gaylord
TEST BANK
Question 1
A pediatric primary care provider is explaining the scope of care
to a new parent. Which statement best reflects pediatric
primary care?
A. It focuses only on treating acute illnesses
B. It includes health promotion, disease prevention, and
management of common conditions
C. It is limited to immunizations and screening tests
D. It focuses primarily on hospital-based care
,Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Pediatric primary care encompasses comprehensive care
including health promotion, disease prevention, and
management of acute and chronic conditions in outpatient
settings.
A is incorrect because care is not limited to acute illness.
C is incorrect because care extends beyond immunizations and
screenings.
D is incorrect because pediatric primary care is primarily
community- and clinic-based.
Source:
Burns’ Pediatric Primary Care, 8th Edition – Chapter 1: Pediatric
Primary Care
Question 2
Which activity is an example of primary prevention in pediatric
care?
A. Treating otitis media with antibiotics
B. Administering routine childhood immunizations
C. Managing asthma with inhaled corticosteroids
D. Screening for anemia at a well-child visit
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Primary prevention aims to prevent disease before it occurs,
,such as through immunizations.
A and C are examples of treatment (secondary/tertiary care).
D is secondary prevention because it involves early detection.
Source:
Burns’ Pediatric Primary Care, 8th Edition – Chapter 1: Pediatric
Primary Care
Question 3
A nurse practitioner emphasizes family-centered care during a
visit. Which action best demonstrates this approach?
A. Making decisions without caregiver input
B. Focusing only on the child’s physical symptoms
C. Involving caregivers in care planning and decision-making
D. Limiting education to written materials only
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
Family-centered care involves collaboration with caregivers in
decision-making and care planning.
A contradicts this model.
B ignores the broader family context.
D limits effective communication and engagement.
Source:
Burns’ Pediatric Primary Care, 8th Edition – Chapter 1: Pediatric
Primary Care
, Question 4
Which statement best describes the “two-generation”
approach in pediatric primary care?
A. Care is provided only to the child
B. Care focuses on genetic inheritance patterns
C. Both the child and caregiver’s health and well-being are
addressed
D. Only siblings are included in care planning
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
The two-generation approach recognizes that caregiver health
and environment significantly impact child outcomes.
A ignores caregiver influence.
B is unrelated to the concept.
D is too narrow and incomplete.
Source:
Burns’ Pediatric Primary Care, 8th Edition – Chapter 1: Pediatric
Primary Care
Question 5
Which factor is considered a protective childhood experience?
A. Exposure to chronic family conflict
B. Consistent, supportive caregiver relationships