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 provider explains their role to a new
parent. Which statement best describes pediatric primary care?
A. Focuses only on treating acute illnesses in children
B. Emphasizes comprehensive, continuous, and family-centered
care
C. Provides care only during well-child visits
D. Primarily manages hospital-based pediatric conditions
Correct Answer: B
,Rationale:
Pediatric primary care is defined by comprehensive,
continuous, accessible, and family-centered care. It includes
prevention, health promotion, and management of acute and
chronic conditions.
A is incorrect because care is not limited to acute illness.
C is incorrect because care extends beyond well visits.
D is incorrect because primary care is largely outpatient-
focused.
Source: Burns’ Pediatric Primary Care, 8th Edition – Chapter 1
Pediatric Primary Care
Question 2
A nurse practitioner differentiates between primary care and
primary prevention. Which example reflects primary
prevention?
A. Managing asthma with inhaled corticosteroids
B. Administering routine childhood immunizations
C. Treating otitis media with antibiotics
D. Monitoring growth in a child with failure to thrive
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Primary prevention aims to prevent disease before it occurs;
immunizations are a key example.
,A and C are treatment (secondary/tertiary care).
D involves monitoring an existing condition.
Source: Burns’ Pediatric Primary Care, 8th Edition – Chapter 1
Pediatric Primary Care
Question 3
Which provider is functioning within the scope of pediatric
primary care?
A. Pediatric intensivist managing ventilated patients
B. Pediatric nurse practitioner providing well-child exams
C. Pediatric surgeon performing appendectomy
D. Neonatologist caring for preterm infants in NICU
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Primary care providers include pediatric nurse practitioners
who provide preventive and routine care.
A, C, and D are specialty or acute care roles, not primary care.
Source: Burns’ Pediatric Primary Care, 8th Edition – Chapter 1
Pediatric Primary Care
Question 4
A nurse practitioner recognizes a unique issue in pediatrics
when compared to adult care. Which is most accurate?
, A. Children are independent decision-makers
B. Growth and development significantly influence care
C. Pediatric conditions are always acute
D. Medication dosing is standardized
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Growth and developmental stages strongly influence pediatric
assessment and management.
A is incorrect because caregivers are primary decision-makers.
C is incorrect—chronic conditions also occur.
D is incorrect—dosing is weight-based and individualized.
Source: Burns’ Pediatric Primary Care, 8th Edition – Chapter 1
Pediatric Primary Care
Question 5
A provider incorporates the “two-generation” approach. What
does this mean?
A. Treating siblings at the same visit
B. Addressing both child and caregiver health and well-being
C. Focusing only on genetic conditions
D. Providing care to adolescents and their peers
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
The two-generation approach recognizes that caregiver health
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 explains their role to a new
parent. Which statement best describes pediatric primary care?
A. Focuses only on treating acute illnesses in children
B. Emphasizes comprehensive, continuous, and family-centered
care
C. Provides care only during well-child visits
D. Primarily manages hospital-based pediatric conditions
Correct Answer: B
,Rationale:
Pediatric primary care is defined by comprehensive,
continuous, accessible, and family-centered care. It includes
prevention, health promotion, and management of acute and
chronic conditions.
A is incorrect because care is not limited to acute illness.
C is incorrect because care extends beyond well visits.
D is incorrect because primary care is largely outpatient-
focused.
Source: Burns’ Pediatric Primary Care, 8th Edition – Chapter 1
Pediatric Primary Care
Question 2
A nurse practitioner differentiates between primary care and
primary prevention. Which example reflects primary
prevention?
A. Managing asthma with inhaled corticosteroids
B. Administering routine childhood immunizations
C. Treating otitis media with antibiotics
D. Monitoring growth in a child with failure to thrive
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Primary prevention aims to prevent disease before it occurs;
immunizations are a key example.
,A and C are treatment (secondary/tertiary care).
D involves monitoring an existing condition.
Source: Burns’ Pediatric Primary Care, 8th Edition – Chapter 1
Pediatric Primary Care
Question 3
Which provider is functioning within the scope of pediatric
primary care?
A. Pediatric intensivist managing ventilated patients
B. Pediatric nurse practitioner providing well-child exams
C. Pediatric surgeon performing appendectomy
D. Neonatologist caring for preterm infants in NICU
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Primary care providers include pediatric nurse practitioners
who provide preventive and routine care.
A, C, and D are specialty or acute care roles, not primary care.
Source: Burns’ Pediatric Primary Care, 8th Edition – Chapter 1
Pediatric Primary Care
Question 4
A nurse practitioner recognizes a unique issue in pediatrics
when compared to adult care. Which is most accurate?
, A. Children are independent decision-makers
B. Growth and development significantly influence care
C. Pediatric conditions are always acute
D. Medication dosing is standardized
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Growth and developmental stages strongly influence pediatric
assessment and management.
A is incorrect because caregivers are primary decision-makers.
C is incorrect—chronic conditions also occur.
D is incorrect—dosing is weight-based and individualized.
Source: Burns’ Pediatric Primary Care, 8th Edition – Chapter 1
Pediatric Primary Care
Question 5
A provider incorporates the “two-generation” approach. What
does this mean?
A. Treating siblings at the same visit
B. Addressing both child and caregiver health and well-being
C. Focusing only on genetic conditions
D. Providing care to adolescents and their peers
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
The two-generation approach recognizes that caregiver health
