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 primary care nurse practitioner (PNP) is explaining
the concept of pediatric primary care to a new parent. Which
statement best describes pediatric primary care?
A. It focuses only on treatment of acute childhood illnesses
B. It emphasizes continuous, comprehensive care including
prevention, health promotion, and management of common
conditions
,C. It is limited to episodic care provided in urgent care settings
D. It excludes developmental and behavioral health concerns
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Pediatric primary care is defined as continuous, comprehensive
care that includes health promotion, disease prevention, and
management of acute and chronic conditions. It also
incorporates developmental and behavioral health.
A is incorrect because care is not limited to illness treatment.
C is incorrect because primary care is longitudinal, not episodic.
D is incorrect because developmental and behavioral health are
core components.
Source: Burns’ Pediatric Primary Care, 8th Edition – Chapter 1
Pediatric Primary Care
Question 2
Which activity is an example of primary prevention in pediatric
primary care?
A. Prescribing antibiotics for otitis media
B. Administering routine childhood immunizations
C. Managing asthma exacerbations
D. Screening for anemia
Correct Answer: B
,Rationale:
Primary prevention aims to prevent disease before it occurs;
immunizations are a key example.
A and C are treatment (tertiary care).
D is secondary prevention (early detection through screening).
Source: Burns’ Pediatric Primary Care, 8th Edition – Chapter 1
Pediatric Primary Care
Question 3
A PNP is implementing secondary prevention during a well-child
visit. Which intervention reflects this level of care?
A. Counseling on car seat safety
B. Administering vaccines
C. Conducting developmental screening
D. Prescribing treatment for eczema
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
Secondary prevention involves early detection of conditions;
developmental screening identifies delays early.
A and B are primary prevention.
D is tertiary prevention (treatment of an existing condition).
Source: Burns’ Pediatric Primary Care, 8th Edition – Chapter 1
Pediatric Primary Care
, Question 4
Which provider is considered part of the pediatric primary care
team?
A. Pediatric intensivist
B. Pediatric primary care nurse practitioner
C. Pediatric surgeon
D. Neonatal intensive care nurse
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Pediatric primary care providers include PNPs, pediatricians,
and family nurse practitioners delivering first-contact,
continuous care.
A, C, and D represent specialty or acute care roles, not primary
care.
Source: Burns’ Pediatric Primary Care, 8th Edition – Chapter 1
Pediatric Primary Care
Question 5
A PNP recognizes that children are not “small adults.” Which
factor best reflects a unique issue in pediatric care?
A. Children have fully developed organ systems
B. Children require identical medication dosing as adults
C. Growth and developmental changes influence assessment
and management
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 nurse practitioner (PNP) is explaining
the concept of pediatric primary care to a new parent. Which
statement best describes pediatric primary care?
A. It focuses only on treatment of acute childhood illnesses
B. It emphasizes continuous, comprehensive care including
prevention, health promotion, and management of common
conditions
,C. It is limited to episodic care provided in urgent care settings
D. It excludes developmental and behavioral health concerns
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Pediatric primary care is defined as continuous, comprehensive
care that includes health promotion, disease prevention, and
management of acute and chronic conditions. It also
incorporates developmental and behavioral health.
A is incorrect because care is not limited to illness treatment.
C is incorrect because primary care is longitudinal, not episodic.
D is incorrect because developmental and behavioral health are
core components.
Source: Burns’ Pediatric Primary Care, 8th Edition – Chapter 1
Pediatric Primary Care
Question 2
Which activity is an example of primary prevention in pediatric
primary care?
A. Prescribing antibiotics for otitis media
B. Administering routine childhood immunizations
C. Managing asthma exacerbations
D. Screening for anemia
Correct Answer: B
,Rationale:
Primary prevention aims to prevent disease before it occurs;
immunizations are a key example.
A and C are treatment (tertiary care).
D is secondary prevention (early detection through screening).
Source: Burns’ Pediatric Primary Care, 8th Edition – Chapter 1
Pediatric Primary Care
Question 3
A PNP is implementing secondary prevention during a well-child
visit. Which intervention reflects this level of care?
A. Counseling on car seat safety
B. Administering vaccines
C. Conducting developmental screening
D. Prescribing treatment for eczema
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
Secondary prevention involves early detection of conditions;
developmental screening identifies delays early.
A and B are primary prevention.
D is tertiary prevention (treatment of an existing condition).
Source: Burns’ Pediatric Primary Care, 8th Edition – Chapter 1
Pediatric Primary Care
, Question 4
Which provider is considered part of the pediatric primary care
team?
A. Pediatric intensivist
B. Pediatric primary care nurse practitioner
C. Pediatric surgeon
D. Neonatal intensive care nurse
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Pediatric primary care providers include PNPs, pediatricians,
and family nurse practitioners delivering first-contact,
continuous care.
A, C, and D represent specialty or acute care roles, not primary
care.
Source: Burns’ Pediatric Primary Care, 8th Edition – Chapter 1
Pediatric Primary Care
Question 5
A PNP recognizes that children are not “small adults.” Which
factor best reflects a unique issue in pediatric care?
A. Children have fully developed organ systems
B. Children require identical medication dosing as adults
C. Growth and developmental changes influence assessment
and management
