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 nurse practitioner explains the scope of pediatric
primary care to a parent. Which statement best reflects
pediatric primary care?
A. Focuses only on treatment of acute illnesses in children
B. Emphasizes comprehensive, continuous care including
,prevention and health promotion
C. Is limited to specialty referrals and chronic disease
management
D. Primarily addresses hospital-based pediatric conditions
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Pediatric primary care emphasizes comprehensive, continuous
care that includes health promotion, disease prevention, and
management of acute and chronic conditions.
A is incorrect because care is not limited to acute illness.
C is incorrect because primary care is not limited to referrals.
D is incorrect because pediatric primary care is primarily
outpatient and community-based.
Source: Burns’ Pediatric Primary Care, 8th Edition – Chapter 1
Pediatric Primary Care
Question 2
Which scenario best illustrates primary prevention in pediatric
care?
A. Treating asthma exacerbation
B. Screening for anemia
C. Administering routine immunizations
D. Managing type 1 diabetes
Correct Answer: C
,Rationale:
Primary prevention aims to prevent disease before it occurs,
such as through immunizations.
A and D are examples of disease management.
B represents secondary prevention (early detection).
Source: Burns’ Pediatric Primary Care, 8th Edition – Chapter 1
Pediatric Primary Care
Question 3
Which healthcare provider is MOST likely to deliver pediatric
primary care services?
A. Pediatric cardiologist
B. Pediatric nurse practitioner
C. Pediatric surgeon
D. Pediatric intensivist
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Pediatric primary care providers include pediatric nurse
practitioners, pediatricians, and family nurse practitioners.
A, C, and D are specialists providing secondary/tertiary care.
Source: Burns’ Pediatric Primary Care, 8th Edition – Chapter 1
Pediatric Primary Care
, Question 4
A pediatric provider considers the concept of the “dual
patient.” Which situation best reflects this concept?
A. Treating a child independently of family context
B. Managing both child and caregiver health influences
C. Focusing only on genetic factors
D. Providing care only to adolescents
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
The “dual patient” concept recognizes that both the child and
caregiver influence health outcomes.
A ignores family context.
C is too narrow.
D is incorrect because the concept applies across ages.
Source: Burns’ Pediatric Primary Care, 8th Edition – Chapter 1
Pediatric Primary Care
Question 5
Which factor represents a unique issue in pediatric care
compared to adult care?
A. Stable developmental patterns
B. Independence in decision-making
C. Rapid developmental changes
D. Minimal caregiver involvement
8th Edition
Author(s)Dawn Lee Garzon, Mary Dirks,
Martha Driessnack, Karen G.
Duderstadt, Nan M. Gaylord
TEST BANK
Question 1
A pediatric nurse practitioner explains the scope of pediatric
primary care to a parent. Which statement best reflects
pediatric primary care?
A. Focuses only on treatment of acute illnesses in children
B. Emphasizes comprehensive, continuous care including
,prevention and health promotion
C. Is limited to specialty referrals and chronic disease
management
D. Primarily addresses hospital-based pediatric conditions
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Pediatric primary care emphasizes comprehensive, continuous
care that includes health promotion, disease prevention, and
management of acute and chronic conditions.
A is incorrect because care is not limited to acute illness.
C is incorrect because primary care is not limited to referrals.
D is incorrect because pediatric primary care is primarily
outpatient and community-based.
Source: Burns’ Pediatric Primary Care, 8th Edition – Chapter 1
Pediatric Primary Care
Question 2
Which scenario best illustrates primary prevention in pediatric
care?
A. Treating asthma exacerbation
B. Screening for anemia
C. Administering routine immunizations
D. Managing type 1 diabetes
Correct Answer: C
,Rationale:
Primary prevention aims to prevent disease before it occurs,
such as through immunizations.
A and D are examples of disease management.
B represents secondary prevention (early detection).
Source: Burns’ Pediatric Primary Care, 8th Edition – Chapter 1
Pediatric Primary Care
Question 3
Which healthcare provider is MOST likely to deliver pediatric
primary care services?
A. Pediatric cardiologist
B. Pediatric nurse practitioner
C. Pediatric surgeon
D. Pediatric intensivist
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Pediatric primary care providers include pediatric nurse
practitioners, pediatricians, and family nurse practitioners.
A, C, and D are specialists providing secondary/tertiary care.
Source: Burns’ Pediatric Primary Care, 8th Edition – Chapter 1
Pediatric Primary Care
, Question 4
A pediatric provider considers the concept of the “dual
patient.” Which situation best reflects this concept?
A. Treating a child independently of family context
B. Managing both child and caregiver health influences
C. Focusing only on genetic factors
D. Providing care only to adolescents
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
The “dual patient” concept recognizes that both the child and
caregiver influence health outcomes.
A ignores family context.
C is too narrow.
D is incorrect because the concept applies across ages.
Source: Burns’ Pediatric Primary Care, 8th Edition – Chapter 1
Pediatric Primary Care
Question 5
Which factor represents a unique issue in pediatric care
compared to adult care?
A. Stable developmental patterns
B. Independence in decision-making
C. Rapid developmental changes
D. Minimal caregiver involvement
