BURNS’ PEDIATRIC PRIMARY CARE EXAM
WITH QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS||
GUARANTEED PASS|| LATEST UPDATE 2026
What is important for the nurse practitioner to teach the mother of a 3-month-
old infant who enjoys cooing and smiling? - ANSWER-How to read the infant's
cues for overstimulation.
What might the fussiness of a 5-month-old infant indicate if they don't always
seem interested in nursing? - ANSWER-The infant may be expressing a desire
to play or to rest.
How should the nurse practitioner respond to a mother concerned that her 6-
month-old can say 'dada' but not 'mama'? - ANSWER-At this age, your baby
does not understand the meaning of sounds.
What should the nurse practitioner recommend to parents of a 9-month-old
infant who responds with single syllable vocalizations? - ANSWER-Read
simple board books to the infant at bedtime.
What should the nurse practitioner do first for a 12-month-old infant who was 6
weeks premature and uses a raking motion to pick up small objects? -
ANSWER-Perform an in-depth developmental assessment.
What should the pediatric nurse practitioner do next for a 2-year-old with a
documented speech delay and normal motor skills? - ANSWER-Ask the child's
parents whether they read to the child.
,What might be a concern for a mother if her 6-week-old infant has changed
bowel movement frequency? - ANSWER-Her baby is probably constipated.
What can the mother of a 3-month-old infant do to stimulate and entertain her
child? - ANSWER-Provide appropriate ways to stimulate and entertain the
infant.
What dietary advice might the nurse practitioner give to the mother of a 6-
week-old infant experiencing infrequent bowel movements? - ANSWER-She
should consume more water.
What is a common developmental milestone for a 3-month-old infant? -
ANSWER-Cooing and smiling.
How should a nurse practitioner respond to an obese 16-year-old who
acknowledges the need to lose weight but is reluctant to give up favorite foods?
- ANSWER-Ask, 'Do you think there are any foods you could limit or do
without for a while?'
What reframing technique should a nurse practitioner use with a parent of a
newborn who has quit smoking and feels fidgety? - ANSWER-Explore ways
that the parent can use this extra energy to do things for the baby.
Which tool can a nurse practitioner use to estimate the reading level of a parent
when assessing health literacy? - ANSWER-SMOG
What approach should a nurse practitioner take to ensure health literacy for a
parent with a high school diploma who asks many questions about her infant's
treatments? - ANSWER-Ask the parent to read back all information given.
,What difficulty does a child with ADHD experience when stopping activities to
begin other activities at school? - ANSWER-Difficulty with the self-regulation
component of flexibility.
What behavior might a preschool-age child exposed to drugs prenatally exhibit,
according to the scenario provided? - ANSWER-Biting other children and
having tantrums when asked to stop, but later understanding why the behavior is
wrong.
What disorder is likely indicated by a preschool-age child who bites others and
has tantrums but can articulate why the behavior is wrong? - ANSWER-
Disorder of executive function.
When assessing social cognition in an adolescent, what should the nurse
practitioner ask about? - ANSWER-Friends and activities at school.
What plan should the nurse practitioner recommend to improve academic
performance for a school-age child diagnosed with ADHD? - ANSWER-Ask
the child's school about a 504 plan.
What is 'baby-led weaning'? - ANSWER-Infants are given soft, mashable table
foods when able to self-feed.
What nutritional needs might a vegan adolescent require supplementation for? -
ANSWER-Iron, folic acid, and B12.
What is a recommendation for a child who is morbidly obese after a pituitary
tumor removal? - ANSWER-Restrict all access to food in the house and at
school.
, What dietary recommendation should be made to an adolescent with a family
history of type 2 diabetes? - ANSWER-Avoid processed breads.
What should a parent know about gluten-free diets for their child? - ANSWER-
Gluten-free diets may be deficient in essential nutrients.
What should a nurse practitioner recommend to a mother with a 6-month-old
infant who is stressed about breastfeeding? - ANSWER-Discuss adding other
foods to the baby's diet.
What is a benefit of breastfeeding for at least 4 months? - ANSWER-It helps the
infant resist infections.
What does breastfeeding for 9 months or longer reduce the incidence of? -
ANSWER-Food allergies.
What should be included in anticipatory guidance for a mother about baby-led
weaning? - ANSWER-Foods given for this purpose do not meet all the child's
nutritional needs.
What is a key aspect of baby-led weaning? - ANSWER-Giving infants control
of the feeding process will help prevent obesity.
What should parents do if their child only eats squash and carrots? - ANSWER-
Continue to offer a variety of foods without forcing them.
What can help a breastfeeding mother increase her milk supply? - ANSWER-
Encourage the mother to increase her fluid intake.
What should a nurse practitioner tell a parent about gluten-free diets? -
ANSWER-They are generally low in sugar and fat.
WITH QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS||
GUARANTEED PASS|| LATEST UPDATE 2026
What is important for the nurse practitioner to teach the mother of a 3-month-
old infant who enjoys cooing and smiling? - ANSWER-How to read the infant's
cues for overstimulation.
What might the fussiness of a 5-month-old infant indicate if they don't always
seem interested in nursing? - ANSWER-The infant may be expressing a desire
to play or to rest.
How should the nurse practitioner respond to a mother concerned that her 6-
month-old can say 'dada' but not 'mama'? - ANSWER-At this age, your baby
does not understand the meaning of sounds.
What should the nurse practitioner recommend to parents of a 9-month-old
infant who responds with single syllable vocalizations? - ANSWER-Read
simple board books to the infant at bedtime.
What should the nurse practitioner do first for a 12-month-old infant who was 6
weeks premature and uses a raking motion to pick up small objects? -
ANSWER-Perform an in-depth developmental assessment.
What should the pediatric nurse practitioner do next for a 2-year-old with a
documented speech delay and normal motor skills? - ANSWER-Ask the child's
parents whether they read to the child.
,What might be a concern for a mother if her 6-week-old infant has changed
bowel movement frequency? - ANSWER-Her baby is probably constipated.
What can the mother of a 3-month-old infant do to stimulate and entertain her
child? - ANSWER-Provide appropriate ways to stimulate and entertain the
infant.
What dietary advice might the nurse practitioner give to the mother of a 6-
week-old infant experiencing infrequent bowel movements? - ANSWER-She
should consume more water.
What is a common developmental milestone for a 3-month-old infant? -
ANSWER-Cooing and smiling.
How should a nurse practitioner respond to an obese 16-year-old who
acknowledges the need to lose weight but is reluctant to give up favorite foods?
- ANSWER-Ask, 'Do you think there are any foods you could limit or do
without for a while?'
What reframing technique should a nurse practitioner use with a parent of a
newborn who has quit smoking and feels fidgety? - ANSWER-Explore ways
that the parent can use this extra energy to do things for the baby.
Which tool can a nurse practitioner use to estimate the reading level of a parent
when assessing health literacy? - ANSWER-SMOG
What approach should a nurse practitioner take to ensure health literacy for a
parent with a high school diploma who asks many questions about her infant's
treatments? - ANSWER-Ask the parent to read back all information given.
,What difficulty does a child with ADHD experience when stopping activities to
begin other activities at school? - ANSWER-Difficulty with the self-regulation
component of flexibility.
What behavior might a preschool-age child exposed to drugs prenatally exhibit,
according to the scenario provided? - ANSWER-Biting other children and
having tantrums when asked to stop, but later understanding why the behavior is
wrong.
What disorder is likely indicated by a preschool-age child who bites others and
has tantrums but can articulate why the behavior is wrong? - ANSWER-
Disorder of executive function.
When assessing social cognition in an adolescent, what should the nurse
practitioner ask about? - ANSWER-Friends and activities at school.
What plan should the nurse practitioner recommend to improve academic
performance for a school-age child diagnosed with ADHD? - ANSWER-Ask
the child's school about a 504 plan.
What is 'baby-led weaning'? - ANSWER-Infants are given soft, mashable table
foods when able to self-feed.
What nutritional needs might a vegan adolescent require supplementation for? -
ANSWER-Iron, folic acid, and B12.
What is a recommendation for a child who is morbidly obese after a pituitary
tumor removal? - ANSWER-Restrict all access to food in the house and at
school.
, What dietary recommendation should be made to an adolescent with a family
history of type 2 diabetes? - ANSWER-Avoid processed breads.
What should a parent know about gluten-free diets for their child? - ANSWER-
Gluten-free diets may be deficient in essential nutrients.
What should a nurse practitioner recommend to a mother with a 6-month-old
infant who is stressed about breastfeeding? - ANSWER-Discuss adding other
foods to the baby's diet.
What is a benefit of breastfeeding for at least 4 months? - ANSWER-It helps the
infant resist infections.
What does breastfeeding for 9 months or longer reduce the incidence of? -
ANSWER-Food allergies.
What should be included in anticipatory guidance for a mother about baby-led
weaning? - ANSWER-Foods given for this purpose do not meet all the child's
nutritional needs.
What is a key aspect of baby-led weaning? - ANSWER-Giving infants control
of the feeding process will help prevent obesity.
What should parents do if their child only eats squash and carrots? - ANSWER-
Continue to offer a variety of foods without forcing them.
What can help a breastfeeding mother increase her milk supply? - ANSWER-
Encourage the mother to increase her fluid intake.
What should a nurse practitioner tell a parent about gluten-free diets? -
ANSWER-They are generally low in sugar and fat.
