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 scope
of pediatric primary care to a new parent. Which statement
best reflects pediatric primary care?
A. Focuses only on treating acute childhood illnesses
B. Emphasizes comprehensive, continuous care including
prevention and health promotion
C. Provides care only during early childhood years
D. Limits care to immunizations and screenings
,Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Pediatric primary care is comprehensive and continuous,
emphasizing health promotion, disease prevention, and
management of acute and chronic conditions.
• A is incorrect: care is not limited to acute illness.
• C is incorrect: care spans infancy through adolescence.
• D is incorrect: care extends beyond screenings and
immunizations.
Source: Burns’ Pediatric Primary Care, 8th Edition – Chapter 1
Pediatric Primary Care
Question 2
Which intervention is an example of primary prevention in
pediatric care?
A. Treating otitis media with antibiotics
B. Administering routine childhood immunizations
C. Screening for lead exposure
D. Managing asthma exacerbations
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Primary prevention aims to prevent disease before it occurs;
immunizations are a key example.
, • A and D are treatments (tertiary care).
• C is secondary prevention (early detection).
Source: Burns’ Pediatric Primary Care, 8th Edition – Chapter 1
Pediatric Primary Care
Question 3
A pediatric nurse practitioner collaborates with a family to
improve a child’s nutrition and housing conditions. This reflects
which key principle?
A. Episodic care
B. Family-centered care
C. Specialty care referral
D. Acute care prioritization
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Family-centered care involves collaboration with families and
addressing environmental and social factors affecting health.
• A is incorrect: care is ongoing, not episodic.
• C is incorrect: no referral is indicated.
• D is incorrect: focus is broader than acute care.
Source: Burns’ Pediatric Primary Care, 8th Edition – Chapter 1
Pediatric Primary Care
, Question 4
Which healthcare provider is recognized as a primary pediatric
primary care provider?
A. Pediatric cardiologist
B. Pediatric nurse practitioner
C. Pediatric surgeon
D. Radiologist
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Primary care providers include pediatric nurse practitioners,
pediatricians, and family nurse practitioners.
• A, C, and D are specialists, not primary care providers.
Source: Burns’ Pediatric Primary Care, 8th Edition – Chapter 1
Pediatric Primary Care
Question 5
A nurse practitioner considers both the child’s and caregiver’s
health when planning care. This reflects which concept?
A. Episodic care
B. Dual patient approach
C. Tertiary prevention
D. Specialty referral model
Correct Answer: B
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 scope
of pediatric primary care to a new parent. Which statement
best reflects pediatric primary care?
A. Focuses only on treating acute childhood illnesses
B. Emphasizes comprehensive, continuous care including
prevention and health promotion
C. Provides care only during early childhood years
D. Limits care to immunizations and screenings
,Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Pediatric primary care is comprehensive and continuous,
emphasizing health promotion, disease prevention, and
management of acute and chronic conditions.
• A is incorrect: care is not limited to acute illness.
• C is incorrect: care spans infancy through adolescence.
• D is incorrect: care extends beyond screenings and
immunizations.
Source: Burns’ Pediatric Primary Care, 8th Edition – Chapter 1
Pediatric Primary Care
Question 2
Which intervention is an example of primary prevention in
pediatric care?
A. Treating otitis media with antibiotics
B. Administering routine childhood immunizations
C. Screening for lead exposure
D. Managing asthma exacerbations
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Primary prevention aims to prevent disease before it occurs;
immunizations are a key example.
, • A and D are treatments (tertiary care).
• C is secondary prevention (early detection).
Source: Burns’ Pediatric Primary Care, 8th Edition – Chapter 1
Pediatric Primary Care
Question 3
A pediatric nurse practitioner collaborates with a family to
improve a child’s nutrition and housing conditions. This reflects
which key principle?
A. Episodic care
B. Family-centered care
C. Specialty care referral
D. Acute care prioritization
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Family-centered care involves collaboration with families and
addressing environmental and social factors affecting health.
• A is incorrect: care is ongoing, not episodic.
• C is incorrect: no referral is indicated.
• D is incorrect: focus is broader than acute care.
Source: Burns’ Pediatric Primary Care, 8th Edition – Chapter 1
Pediatric Primary Care
, Question 4
Which healthcare provider is recognized as a primary pediatric
primary care provider?
A. Pediatric cardiologist
B. Pediatric nurse practitioner
C. Pediatric surgeon
D. Radiologist
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Primary care providers include pediatric nurse practitioners,
pediatricians, and family nurse practitioners.
• A, C, and D are specialists, not primary care providers.
Source: Burns’ Pediatric Primary Care, 8th Edition – Chapter 1
Pediatric Primary Care
Question 5
A nurse practitioner considers both the child’s and caregiver’s
health when planning care. This reflects which concept?
A. Episodic care
B. Dual patient approach
C. Tertiary prevention
D. Specialty referral model
Correct Answer: B
