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 role of pediatric primary care to a new parent. Which
statement best reflects the concept of pediatric primary care?
A. It focuses only on treating acute illnesses in children
B. It emphasizes comprehensive, continuous, and family-
,centered care
C. It is limited to preventive services such as immunizations
D. It primarily addresses hospital-based management of chronic
disease
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Pediatric primary care is defined by comprehensive,
continuous, coordinated, and family-centered care that
includes health promotion, disease prevention, and
management of acute and chronic conditions.
A is incorrect because care extends beyond acute illness.
C is incorrect because it includes more than prevention.
D is incorrect because it is not hospital-focused.
Source: Burns’ Pediatric Primary Care, 8th Edition – Chapter 1
Question 2
Which activity best exemplifies primary prevention in pediatric
primary care?
A. Treating otitis media with antibiotics
B. Screening for anemia at a well visit
C. Administering routine childhood immunizations
D. Managing asthma with inhaled corticosteroids
Correct Answer: C
,Rationale:
Primary prevention aims to prevent disease before it occurs,
such as through immunizations.
A and D are treatment (tertiary care).
B is secondary prevention (screening).
Source: Burns’ Pediatric Primary Care, 8th Edition – Chapter 1
Question 3
A PNP is discussing differences between primary care and
primary prevention with a student. Which statement is
accurate?
A. Primary care and primary prevention are interchangeable
terms
B. Primary care includes prevention, diagnosis, and
management
C. Primary prevention includes treatment of chronic illness
D. Primary care excludes anticipatory guidance
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Primary care is broader and includes prevention, diagnosis, and
management.
A is incorrect because they are not the same.
C is incorrect because prevention does not include treatment.
D is incorrect because anticipatory guidance is a key
component.
, Source: Burns’ Pediatric Primary Care, 8th Edition – Chapter 1
Question 4
Which provider is appropriately functioning within the pediatric
primary care model?
A. A specialist managing only congenital heart defects
B. A PNP providing well-child visits, screenings, and acute care
C. A surgeon performing elective procedures
D. A hospitalist managing inpatient admissions only
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Primary care providers deliver comprehensive outpatient
services including prevention and acute care.
A, C, and D represent specialty or inpatient roles, not primary
care.
Source: Burns’ Pediatric Primary Care, 8th Edition – Chapter 1
Question 5
A key distinguishing feature of pediatric primary care compared
to adult care is:
A. Focus on occupational health
B. Emphasis on developmental surveillance
C. Limited caregiver involvement
D. Reduced need for preventive 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 role of pediatric primary care to a new parent. Which
statement best reflects the concept of pediatric primary care?
A. It focuses only on treating acute illnesses in children
B. It emphasizes comprehensive, continuous, and family-
,centered care
C. It is limited to preventive services such as immunizations
D. It primarily addresses hospital-based management of chronic
disease
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Pediatric primary care is defined by comprehensive,
continuous, coordinated, and family-centered care that
includes health promotion, disease prevention, and
management of acute and chronic conditions.
A is incorrect because care extends beyond acute illness.
C is incorrect because it includes more than prevention.
D is incorrect because it is not hospital-focused.
Source: Burns’ Pediatric Primary Care, 8th Edition – Chapter 1
Question 2
Which activity best exemplifies primary prevention in pediatric
primary care?
A. Treating otitis media with antibiotics
B. Screening for anemia at a well visit
C. Administering routine childhood immunizations
D. Managing asthma with inhaled corticosteroids
Correct Answer: C
,Rationale:
Primary prevention aims to prevent disease before it occurs,
such as through immunizations.
A and D are treatment (tertiary care).
B is secondary prevention (screening).
Source: Burns’ Pediatric Primary Care, 8th Edition – Chapter 1
Question 3
A PNP is discussing differences between primary care and
primary prevention with a student. Which statement is
accurate?
A. Primary care and primary prevention are interchangeable
terms
B. Primary care includes prevention, diagnosis, and
management
C. Primary prevention includes treatment of chronic illness
D. Primary care excludes anticipatory guidance
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Primary care is broader and includes prevention, diagnosis, and
management.
A is incorrect because they are not the same.
C is incorrect because prevention does not include treatment.
D is incorrect because anticipatory guidance is a key
component.
, Source: Burns’ Pediatric Primary Care, 8th Edition – Chapter 1
Question 4
Which provider is appropriately functioning within the pediatric
primary care model?
A. A specialist managing only congenital heart defects
B. A PNP providing well-child visits, screenings, and acute care
C. A surgeon performing elective procedures
D. A hospitalist managing inpatient admissions only
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Primary care providers deliver comprehensive outpatient
services including prevention and acute care.
A, C, and D represent specialty or inpatient roles, not primary
care.
Source: Burns’ Pediatric Primary Care, 8th Edition – Chapter 1
Question 5
A key distinguishing feature of pediatric primary care compared
to adult care is:
A. Focus on occupational health
B. Emphasis on developmental surveillance
C. Limited caregiver involvement
D. Reduced need for preventive care
