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 focus of
pediatric primary care to a new parent. Which statement best
reflects this concept?
A. Treatment of acute illness in hospitalized children
B. Continuous, comprehensive care including health promotion
and disease prevention
C. Emergency care for life-threatening pediatric conditions
D. Specialized care for children with rare disorders only
,Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Pediatric primary care emphasizes continuous, comprehensive,
family-centered care that includes health promotion, disease
prevention, and management of common conditions. It is not
limited to acute or emergency care (A, C) or only specialized
populations (D).
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. Managing asthma exacerbations
B. Screening for anemia in toddlers
C. Administering routine immunizations
D. Referring a child for developmental delay
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
Primary prevention aims to prevent disease before it occurs,
such as through immunizations. Screening (B) is secondary
prevention, while management (A) and referral (D) address
existing conditions.
,Source: Burns’ Pediatric Primary Care, 8th Edition – Chapter 1:
Pediatric Primary Care
Question 3
Which role is unique to pediatric primary care providers
compared to adult providers?
A. Prescribing medications
B. Addressing growth and developmental milestones
C. Diagnosing chronic illnesses
D. Managing acute infections
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Pediatric providers uniquely focus on growth and
developmental surveillance across stages. Prescribing
medications (A), diagnosing illness (C), and managing infections
(D) occur in both adult and pediatric care.
Source: Burns’ Pediatric Primary Care, 8th Edition – Chapter 1:
Pediatric Primary Care
Question 4
A nurse practitioner considers the concept of the “two-
generation” approach. Which best describes this concept?
A. Treating both parents for chronic illness
B. Addressing both the child’s and caregiver’s health and well-
, being
C. Providing care for siblings simultaneously
D. Focusing only on maternal health
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
The two-generation approach recognizes that child health is
closely linked to caregiver health and well-being. It does not
focus solely on parents’ illness (A), siblings (C), or maternal
health alone (D).
Source: Burns’ Pediatric Primary Care, 8th Edition – Chapter 1:
Pediatric Primary Care
Question 5
Which statement best describes an adverse childhood
experience (ACE)?
A. A routine childhood illness
B. A stressful or traumatic event affecting development and
health outcomes
C. A genetic disorder present at birth
D. A minor behavioral issue
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
ACEs are stressful or traumatic experiences (e.g., abuse,
neglect, household dysfunction) that can have lifelong 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 nurse practitioner explains the focus of
pediatric primary care to a new parent. Which statement best
reflects this concept?
A. Treatment of acute illness in hospitalized children
B. Continuous, comprehensive care including health promotion
and disease prevention
C. Emergency care for life-threatening pediatric conditions
D. Specialized care for children with rare disorders only
,Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Pediatric primary care emphasizes continuous, comprehensive,
family-centered care that includes health promotion, disease
prevention, and management of common conditions. It is not
limited to acute or emergency care (A, C) or only specialized
populations (D).
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. Managing asthma exacerbations
B. Screening for anemia in toddlers
C. Administering routine immunizations
D. Referring a child for developmental delay
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
Primary prevention aims to prevent disease before it occurs,
such as through immunizations. Screening (B) is secondary
prevention, while management (A) and referral (D) address
existing conditions.
,Source: Burns’ Pediatric Primary Care, 8th Edition – Chapter 1:
Pediatric Primary Care
Question 3
Which role is unique to pediatric primary care providers
compared to adult providers?
A. Prescribing medications
B. Addressing growth and developmental milestones
C. Diagnosing chronic illnesses
D. Managing acute infections
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Pediatric providers uniquely focus on growth and
developmental surveillance across stages. Prescribing
medications (A), diagnosing illness (C), and managing infections
(D) occur in both adult and pediatric care.
Source: Burns’ Pediatric Primary Care, 8th Edition – Chapter 1:
Pediatric Primary Care
Question 4
A nurse practitioner considers the concept of the “two-
generation” approach. Which best describes this concept?
A. Treating both parents for chronic illness
B. Addressing both the child’s and caregiver’s health and well-
, being
C. Providing care for siblings simultaneously
D. Focusing only on maternal health
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
The two-generation approach recognizes that child health is
closely linked to caregiver health and well-being. It does not
focus solely on parents’ illness (A), siblings (C), or maternal
health alone (D).
Source: Burns’ Pediatric Primary Care, 8th Edition – Chapter 1:
Pediatric Primary Care
Question 5
Which statement best describes an adverse childhood
experience (ACE)?
A. A routine childhood illness
B. A stressful or traumatic event affecting development and
health outcomes
C. A genetic disorder present at birth
D. A minor behavioral issue
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
ACEs are stressful or traumatic experiences (e.g., abuse,
neglect, household dysfunction) that can have lifelong health
