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 (PNP) is explaining
the concept of pediatric primary care to a new graduate nurse.
Which statement best reflects pediatric primary care?
A. Focuses only on treatment of acute illnesses in children
B. Emphasizes comprehensive, continuous, and family-centered
care
C. Primarily addresses emergency and hospital-based
,interventions
D. Limits care to physical health concerns only
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Pediatric primary care emphasizes comprehensive, continuous,
accessible, family-centered, and culturally competent care. It
includes prevention, health promotion, and management of
acute and chronic conditions.
A is incorrect because care is not limited to acute illness.
C is incorrect as primary care is not hospital-focused.
D is incorrect because care includes psychosocial and
developmental aspects.
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. Treating asthma exacerbation
B. Administering routine immunizations
C. Managing diabetes mellitus
D. Providing rehabilitation after injury
Correct Answer: B
,Rationale:
Primary prevention aims to prevent disease before it occurs;
immunizations are a key example.
A and C represent secondary/tertiary care (treatment).
D represents tertiary prevention (rehabilitation).
Source: Burns’ Pediatric Primary Care, 8th Edition – Chapter 1
Pediatric Primary Care
Question 3
A PNP is discussing the role of pediatric primary care providers.
Which responsibility is most accurate?
A. Providing episodic care only when illness occurs
B. Coordinating care across multiple healthcare systems
C. Limiting care to physical assessments
D. Avoiding involvement in family dynamics
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Primary care providers coordinate care, especially for children
with complex needs, ensuring continuity across systems.
A is incorrect because care is continuous, not episodic.
C is incorrect due to the holistic nature of care.
D is incorrect because family involvement is essential.
Source: Burns’ Pediatric Primary Care, 8th Edition – Chapter 1
Pediatric Primary Care
, Question 4
Which statement best reflects a unique issue in pediatric care?
A. Children can independently make all healthcare decisions
B. Children are treated as miniature adults
C. Growth and development influence health assessment and
care
D. Pediatric care excludes family involvement
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
Growth and development are central to pediatric assessment
and care decisions.
A is incorrect due to developmental limitations.
B is incorrect because children are not miniature adults.
D is incorrect because family involvement is essential.
Source: Burns’ Pediatric Primary Care, 8th Edition – Chapter 1
Pediatric Primary Care
Question 5
The concept of the “two-generation” approach in pediatric care
refers to:
A. Treating both parents equally
B. Providing care only to children under age 2
C. Addressing both the child’s and caregiver’s health and well-
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 (PNP) is explaining
the concept of pediatric primary care to a new graduate nurse.
Which statement best reflects pediatric primary care?
A. Focuses only on treatment of acute illnesses in children
B. Emphasizes comprehensive, continuous, and family-centered
care
C. Primarily addresses emergency and hospital-based
,interventions
D. Limits care to physical health concerns only
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Pediatric primary care emphasizes comprehensive, continuous,
accessible, family-centered, and culturally competent care. It
includes prevention, health promotion, and management of
acute and chronic conditions.
A is incorrect because care is not limited to acute illness.
C is incorrect as primary care is not hospital-focused.
D is incorrect because care includes psychosocial and
developmental aspects.
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. Treating asthma exacerbation
B. Administering routine immunizations
C. Managing diabetes mellitus
D. Providing rehabilitation after injury
Correct Answer: B
,Rationale:
Primary prevention aims to prevent disease before it occurs;
immunizations are a key example.
A and C represent secondary/tertiary care (treatment).
D represents tertiary prevention (rehabilitation).
Source: Burns’ Pediatric Primary Care, 8th Edition – Chapter 1
Pediatric Primary Care
Question 3
A PNP is discussing the role of pediatric primary care providers.
Which responsibility is most accurate?
A. Providing episodic care only when illness occurs
B. Coordinating care across multiple healthcare systems
C. Limiting care to physical assessments
D. Avoiding involvement in family dynamics
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Primary care providers coordinate care, especially for children
with complex needs, ensuring continuity across systems.
A is incorrect because care is continuous, not episodic.
C is incorrect due to the holistic nature of care.
D is incorrect because family involvement is essential.
Source: Burns’ Pediatric Primary Care, 8th Edition – Chapter 1
Pediatric Primary Care
, Question 4
Which statement best reflects a unique issue in pediatric care?
A. Children can independently make all healthcare decisions
B. Children are treated as miniature adults
C. Growth and development influence health assessment and
care
D. Pediatric care excludes family involvement
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
Growth and development are central to pediatric assessment
and care decisions.
A is incorrect due to developmental limitations.
B is incorrect because children are not miniature adults.
D is incorrect because family involvement is essential.
Source: Burns’ Pediatric Primary Care, 8th Edition – Chapter 1
Pediatric Primary Care
Question 5
The concept of the “two-generation” approach in pediatric care
refers to:
A. Treating both parents equally
B. Providing care only to children under age 2
C. Addressing both the child’s and caregiver’s health and well-
