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
purpose of pediatric primary care to a newly hired nurse. Which
statement best reflects pediatric primary care?
A. It focuses primarily on episodic treatment of acute illnesses.
B. It emphasizes comprehensive, continuous, family-centered
care from infancy through adolescence.
C. It is limited to disease prevention and immunization
administration.
,D. It addresses only chronic illnesses requiring specialty
management.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Pediatric primary care emphasizes comprehensive, continuous,
accessible, family-centered care that includes health
promotion, disease prevention, developmental surveillance,
and management of acute and chronic conditions.
• Option A is incorrect because pediatric primary care
extends beyond episodic illness treatment.
• Option C is incorrect because prevention is only one
component of care.
• Option D is incorrect because specialty management alone
does not define primary care.
Source:
Burns’ Pediatric Primary Care, 8th Edition – Chapter 1: Pediatric
Primary Care
Question 2
During a well-child visit, the pediatric nurse practitioner
discusses primary prevention with parents. Which intervention
is an example of primary prevention?
A. Developmental screening for autism spectrum disorder
B. Referral for speech therapy after delayed language
,identification
C. Administration of routine childhood immunizations
D. Monitoring hemoglobin A1c in a child with diabetes
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
Primary prevention aims to prevent disease before it occurs.
Immunizations are a classic example of primary prevention.
• Option A is secondary prevention because it involves early
detection.
• Option B is tertiary intervention because treatment occurs
after a condition is identified.
• Option D is disease management rather than prevention.
Source:
Burns’ Pediatric Primary Care, 8th Edition – Chapter 1: Pediatric
Primary Care
Question 3
A parent asks why pediatric primary care providers emphasize
developmental surveillance at every visit. What is the best
response?
A. Developmental concerns rarely affect long-term outcomes.
B. Developmental delays are easier to treat during adolescence.
C. Early identification allows timely intervention and improved
outcomes.
, D. Developmental assessment is required only for school-aged
children.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
Early identification of developmental concerns allows prompt
referral and intervention, improving developmental and
functional outcomes.
• Option A is incorrect because developmental issues can
significantly affect lifelong functioning.
• Option B is incorrect because earlier intervention is
generally more effective.
• Option D is incorrect because developmental surveillance
begins in infancy.
Source:
Burns’ Pediatric Primary Care, 8th Edition – Chapter 1: Pediatric
Primary Care
Question 4
A pediatric primary care provider uses a family-centered
approach during a clinic visit. Which action best demonstrates
this approach?
A. Directing all communication exclusively to the parent
B. Including the child and family in healthcare decision-making
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
purpose of pediatric primary care to a newly hired nurse. Which
statement best reflects pediatric primary care?
A. It focuses primarily on episodic treatment of acute illnesses.
B. It emphasizes comprehensive, continuous, family-centered
care from infancy through adolescence.
C. It is limited to disease prevention and immunization
administration.
,D. It addresses only chronic illnesses requiring specialty
management.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Pediatric primary care emphasizes comprehensive, continuous,
accessible, family-centered care that includes health
promotion, disease prevention, developmental surveillance,
and management of acute and chronic conditions.
• Option A is incorrect because pediatric primary care
extends beyond episodic illness treatment.
• Option C is incorrect because prevention is only one
component of care.
• Option D is incorrect because specialty management alone
does not define primary care.
Source:
Burns’ Pediatric Primary Care, 8th Edition – Chapter 1: Pediatric
Primary Care
Question 2
During a well-child visit, the pediatric nurse practitioner
discusses primary prevention with parents. Which intervention
is an example of primary prevention?
A. Developmental screening for autism spectrum disorder
B. Referral for speech therapy after delayed language
,identification
C. Administration of routine childhood immunizations
D. Monitoring hemoglobin A1c in a child with diabetes
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
Primary prevention aims to prevent disease before it occurs.
Immunizations are a classic example of primary prevention.
• Option A is secondary prevention because it involves early
detection.
• Option B is tertiary intervention because treatment occurs
after a condition is identified.
• Option D is disease management rather than prevention.
Source:
Burns’ Pediatric Primary Care, 8th Edition – Chapter 1: Pediatric
Primary Care
Question 3
A parent asks why pediatric primary care providers emphasize
developmental surveillance at every visit. What is the best
response?
A. Developmental concerns rarely affect long-term outcomes.
B. Developmental delays are easier to treat during adolescence.
C. Early identification allows timely intervention and improved
outcomes.
, D. Developmental assessment is required only for school-aged
children.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
Early identification of developmental concerns allows prompt
referral and intervention, improving developmental and
functional outcomes.
• Option A is incorrect because developmental issues can
significantly affect lifelong functioning.
• Option B is incorrect because earlier intervention is
generally more effective.
• Option D is incorrect because developmental surveillance
begins in infancy.
Source:
Burns’ Pediatric Primary Care, 8th Edition – Chapter 1: Pediatric
Primary Care
Question 4
A pediatric primary care provider uses a family-centered
approach during a clinic visit. Which action best demonstrates
this approach?
A. Directing all communication exclusively to the parent
B. Including the child and family in healthcare decision-making
