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 explains the role of
pediatric primary care to a new graduate nurse. Which
statement best describes pediatric primary care?
A. Focuses primarily on acute illness management in
hospitalized children
B. Emphasizes comprehensive, continuous care including
prevention and health promotion
,C. Provides only episodic care for minor illnesses
D. Focuses exclusively on developmental disorders
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Pediatric primary care is defined by comprehensive,
continuous, family-centered care that includes health
promotion, disease prevention, and management of acute and
chronic conditions.
A is incorrect because it reflects inpatient care.
C is incorrect because primary care is not episodic only.
D is incorrect because care is not limited to developmental
disorders.
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. Managing asthma with inhaled corticosteroids
B. Screening for anemia at a well-child visit
C. Administering routine childhood immunizations
D. Referring a child for speech therapy
Correct Answer: C
,Rationale:
Primary prevention aims to prevent disease before it occurs,
such as through immunizations.
A is tertiary prevention (managing chronic disease).
B is secondary prevention (screening).
D is tertiary prevention (rehabilitation).
Source: Burns’ Pediatric Primary Care, 8th Edition – Chapter 1:
Pediatric Primary Care
Question 3
A caregiver asks why pediatric care differs from adult care.
Which response by the provider is most appropriate?
A. “Children require less monitoring than adults.”
B. “Children are treated the same as adults but with smaller
doses.”
C. “Children are continuously developing, requiring age-specific
care approaches.”
D. “Pediatric care focuses only on physical health.”
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
Children undergo rapid developmental changes, requiring care
tailored to developmental stage.
A is incorrect; children often require closer monitoring.
B is incorrect; care differs beyond dosing.
, D is incorrect; pediatric care includes psychosocial and
developmental aspects.
Source: Burns’ Pediatric Primary Care, 8th Edition – Chapter 1:
Pediatric Primary Care
Question 4
Which provider is best prepared to deliver comprehensive
pediatric primary care?
A. Pediatric subspecialist
B. Pediatric primary care nurse practitioner
C. Emergency department physician
D. Pediatric surgeon
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Pediatric primary care nurse practitioners are trained to
provide comprehensive, preventive, and ongoing care.
A, C, and D focus on specialized or acute care, not
comprehensive primary care.
Source: Burns’ Pediatric Primary Care, 8th Edition – Chapter 1:
Pediatric Primary Care
Question 5
The concept of the “two-generation approach” in pediatric care
emphasizes which principle?
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 explains the role of
pediatric primary care to a new graduate nurse. Which
statement best describes pediatric primary care?
A. Focuses primarily on acute illness management in
hospitalized children
B. Emphasizes comprehensive, continuous care including
prevention and health promotion
,C. Provides only episodic care for minor illnesses
D. Focuses exclusively on developmental disorders
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Pediatric primary care is defined by comprehensive,
continuous, family-centered care that includes health
promotion, disease prevention, and management of acute and
chronic conditions.
A is incorrect because it reflects inpatient care.
C is incorrect because primary care is not episodic only.
D is incorrect because care is not limited to developmental
disorders.
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. Managing asthma with inhaled corticosteroids
B. Screening for anemia at a well-child visit
C. Administering routine childhood immunizations
D. Referring a child for speech therapy
Correct Answer: C
,Rationale:
Primary prevention aims to prevent disease before it occurs,
such as through immunizations.
A is tertiary prevention (managing chronic disease).
B is secondary prevention (screening).
D is tertiary prevention (rehabilitation).
Source: Burns’ Pediatric Primary Care, 8th Edition – Chapter 1:
Pediatric Primary Care
Question 3
A caregiver asks why pediatric care differs from adult care.
Which response by the provider is most appropriate?
A. “Children require less monitoring than adults.”
B. “Children are treated the same as adults but with smaller
doses.”
C. “Children are continuously developing, requiring age-specific
care approaches.”
D. “Pediatric care focuses only on physical health.”
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
Children undergo rapid developmental changes, requiring care
tailored to developmental stage.
A is incorrect; children often require closer monitoring.
B is incorrect; care differs beyond dosing.
, D is incorrect; pediatric care includes psychosocial and
developmental aspects.
Source: Burns’ Pediatric Primary Care, 8th Edition – Chapter 1:
Pediatric Primary Care
Question 4
Which provider is best prepared to deliver comprehensive
pediatric primary care?
A. Pediatric subspecialist
B. Pediatric primary care nurse practitioner
C. Emergency department physician
D. Pediatric surgeon
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Pediatric primary care nurse practitioners are trained to
provide comprehensive, preventive, and ongoing care.
A, C, and D focus on specialized or acute care, not
comprehensive primary care.
Source: Burns’ Pediatric Primary Care, 8th Edition – Chapter 1:
Pediatric Primary Care
Question 5
The concept of the “two-generation approach” in pediatric care
emphasizes which principle?
