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 graduate nurse.
Which statement best reflects pediatric primary care?
A. It focuses only on treating acute illnesses in children
B. It includes continuous, comprehensive care addressing
physical, developmental, and psychosocial needs
C. It is limited to preventive services such as immunizations
D. It primarily manages hospitalized pediatric patients
,Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Pediatric primary care is comprehensive, continuous care that
includes health promotion, disease prevention, and
management of acute and chronic conditions across
developmental stages.
A is incorrect because it is not limited to acute illness.
C is incorrect because it includes more than prevention.
D is incorrect because it focuses on outpatient/community
settings.
Source: Burns’ Pediatric Primary Care, 8th Edition – Chapter:
Pediatric Primary Care
Question 2
A caregiver asks how primary care differs from primary
prevention. Which response by the PNP is most accurate?
A. Primary care focuses only on disease prevention
B. Primary prevention includes treatment of chronic illness
C. Primary care includes prevention, diagnosis, and
management of health conditions
D. There is no difference between the two terms
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
Primary care encompasses prevention, diagnosis, treatment,
and ongoing management, while primary prevention
,specifically focuses on preventing disease before it occurs.
A is incorrect because primary care is broader.
B is incorrect because primary prevention does not include
treatment.
D is incorrect because the terms are distinct.
Source: Burns’ Pediatric Primary Care, 8th Edition – Chapter:
Pediatric Primary Care
Question 3
Which role is a core function of pediatric primary care
providers?
A. Providing episodic emergency-only care
B. Coordinating comprehensive care across healthcare systems
C. Limiting care to physical health concerns
D. Managing only acute infections
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Pediatric primary care providers coordinate care, including
referrals and interdisciplinary collaboration.
A is incorrect because care is continuous, not episodic only.
C is incorrect because care includes psychosocial and
developmental aspects.
D is incorrect because scope includes more than acute illness.
Source: Burns’ Pediatric Primary Care, 8th Edition – Chapter:
Pediatric Primary Care
, Question 4
A PNP is caring for a child and their caregiver during a clinic
visit. Which concept best reflects the “two-generation”
approach?
A. Focusing only on the child’s physical condition
B. Addressing caregiver health and family dynamics alongside
the child’s care
C. Limiting education to the child
D. Prioritizing school-based interventions only
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
The two-generation approach recognizes the interdependence
of child and caregiver health, addressing both simultaneously.
A, C, and D are incorrect because they fail to include the
caregiver’s role.
Source: Burns’ Pediatric Primary Care, 8th Edition – Chapter:
Pediatric Primary Care
Question 5
Which situation best demonstrates a unique issue in pediatric
care?
A. Adults making independent healthcare decisions
B. Children requiring developmentally appropriate
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 graduate nurse.
Which statement best reflects pediatric primary care?
A. It focuses only on treating acute illnesses in children
B. It includes continuous, comprehensive care addressing
physical, developmental, and psychosocial needs
C. It is limited to preventive services such as immunizations
D. It primarily manages hospitalized pediatric patients
,Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Pediatric primary care is comprehensive, continuous care that
includes health promotion, disease prevention, and
management of acute and chronic conditions across
developmental stages.
A is incorrect because it is not limited to acute illness.
C is incorrect because it includes more than prevention.
D is incorrect because it focuses on outpatient/community
settings.
Source: Burns’ Pediatric Primary Care, 8th Edition – Chapter:
Pediatric Primary Care
Question 2
A caregiver asks how primary care differs from primary
prevention. Which response by the PNP is most accurate?
A. Primary care focuses only on disease prevention
B. Primary prevention includes treatment of chronic illness
C. Primary care includes prevention, diagnosis, and
management of health conditions
D. There is no difference between the two terms
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
Primary care encompasses prevention, diagnosis, treatment,
and ongoing management, while primary prevention
,specifically focuses on preventing disease before it occurs.
A is incorrect because primary care is broader.
B is incorrect because primary prevention does not include
treatment.
D is incorrect because the terms are distinct.
Source: Burns’ Pediatric Primary Care, 8th Edition – Chapter:
Pediatric Primary Care
Question 3
Which role is a core function of pediatric primary care
providers?
A. Providing episodic emergency-only care
B. Coordinating comprehensive care across healthcare systems
C. Limiting care to physical health concerns
D. Managing only acute infections
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Pediatric primary care providers coordinate care, including
referrals and interdisciplinary collaboration.
A is incorrect because care is continuous, not episodic only.
C is incorrect because care includes psychosocial and
developmental aspects.
D is incorrect because scope includes more than acute illness.
Source: Burns’ Pediatric Primary Care, 8th Edition – Chapter:
Pediatric Primary Care
, Question 4
A PNP is caring for a child and their caregiver during a clinic
visit. Which concept best reflects the “two-generation”
approach?
A. Focusing only on the child’s physical condition
B. Addressing caregiver health and family dynamics alongside
the child’s care
C. Limiting education to the child
D. Prioritizing school-based interventions only
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
The two-generation approach recognizes the interdependence
of child and caregiver health, addressing both simultaneously.
A, C, and D are incorrect because they fail to include the
caregiver’s role.
Source: Burns’ Pediatric Primary Care, 8th Edition – Chapter:
Pediatric Primary Care
Question 5
Which situation best demonstrates a unique issue in pediatric
care?
A. Adults making independent healthcare decisions
B. Children requiring developmentally appropriate
