,COMPREHENSIVE NCLEX REVIEW FOR
PEDIATRIC PRIMARY CARE: BASED ON
BURNS’ 8TH EDITION
Unit 1 & 2: Pediatric Primary Care & Health Supervision
Unit / Section Content
1. Pediatric Primary Care - Primary Care vs Primary Prevention - Unique Issues in
Pediatrics - Caring for Children and Youth With Special Healthcare Needs - Additional
Resources 2. Global and National Influences on Child Health Status - COVID-19 and
Unit 1. Pediatric Global Health Status - Climate Change & Inequality - US Child Health Status -
Primary Care Advocacy 3. Environmental Influences on Pediatric Health - Principles of
Environmental Health - Epidemiologic Model & Risk - Additional Resources 4. Justice,
Equity, Inclusion, and Diversity - History of Racism in Healthcare - Adverse Childhood
Experiences - Health Equity: Current & Future - Additional Resources
5. Pediatric and Family Assessment - Pediatric & Family Assessment - Shared Decision
Unit 2. Pediatric Making - Additional Resources 6. Behavioral and Mental Health Promotion -
Health Foundations & Assessment - Management Strategies - Caregiving Challenges -
Supervision Additional Resources 7. Sexuality and Gender Identity - Patterns & Assessment -
Fostering Healthy Sexuality - Altering Factors - Additional Resources
Section 2A–2C: Growth, Development, Promotion & Protection
Section / Topic Content
8. Developmental Principles and Theories 9. Newborn & Neonate Development 10.
2A. Growth &
Infant Development 11. Early Childhood Development 12. Middle Childhood
Development
Development 13. Adolescent Development
2B. Health 14. Nutrition 15. Breastfeeding 16. Sleep 17. Elimination 18. Physical Activity and
Promotion Sports
2C. Health 19. Immunizations 20. Dental and Oral Health 21. Pediatric Injury Prevention 22.
Protection Child Maltreatment
Unit 3: Disease Management
,Section / Unit Content
3A. General 23. Prescribing Therapies 24. Pain and Fever Management 25. Injuries and Toxic
Management Exposure 26. Palliative Care
27. Congenital & Inherited Disorders 28. Neonatal Disorders 29. Neurodivergence &
Behavioral Health 30. Eye & Vision Disorders 31. Ear & Hearing Disorders 32.
Respiratory Disorders 33. Cardiovascular Disorders 34. Gastrointestinal Disorders 35.
3B. Disease
Infectious Diseases 36. Inflammatory Disorders 37. Dermatologic Disorders 38.
Management
Hematologic Disorders 39. Endocrine & Metabolic Disorders 40. Musculoskeletal
Disorders 41. Neurologic Disorders 42. Genitourinary Disorders 43. Gynecology and
Reproductive Health
, Unit 1 – Pediatric Primary Care
Based on Burns’ Pediatric Primary Care, 8th Edition (2025)
. Definitions and Roles of Pediatric Primary Care
Q1. A 2-week-old infant is brought for a routine check-up.
Which action by the advanced practice nurse best exemplifies
the role of pediatric primary care?
A. Diagnosing and initiating treatment for suspected
congenital hypothyroidism
B. Coordinating with a specialist team for cardiac surgery
C. Providing anticipatory guidance on feeding and sleep
patterns
D. Prescribing inhaled corticosteroids for newly diagnosed
asthma
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Anticipatory guidance on feeding and sleep is a core
primary care function promoting healthy development.
Diagnosing hypothyroidism and prescribing treatment (A)
moves into diagnostic specialty care. Coordinating complex
surgery (B) is subspecialty coordination. Managing asthma
pharmacotherapy (D) extends into chronic disease
management beyond routine preventive care.
PEDIATRIC PRIMARY CARE: BASED ON
BURNS’ 8TH EDITION
Unit 1 & 2: Pediatric Primary Care & Health Supervision
Unit / Section Content
1. Pediatric Primary Care - Primary Care vs Primary Prevention - Unique Issues in
Pediatrics - Caring for Children and Youth With Special Healthcare Needs - Additional
Resources 2. Global and National Influences on Child Health Status - COVID-19 and
Unit 1. Pediatric Global Health Status - Climate Change & Inequality - US Child Health Status -
Primary Care Advocacy 3. Environmental Influences on Pediatric Health - Principles of
Environmental Health - Epidemiologic Model & Risk - Additional Resources 4. Justice,
Equity, Inclusion, and Diversity - History of Racism in Healthcare - Adverse Childhood
Experiences - Health Equity: Current & Future - Additional Resources
5. Pediatric and Family Assessment - Pediatric & Family Assessment - Shared Decision
Unit 2. Pediatric Making - Additional Resources 6. Behavioral and Mental Health Promotion -
Health Foundations & Assessment - Management Strategies - Caregiving Challenges -
Supervision Additional Resources 7. Sexuality and Gender Identity - Patterns & Assessment -
Fostering Healthy Sexuality - Altering Factors - Additional Resources
Section 2A–2C: Growth, Development, Promotion & Protection
Section / Topic Content
8. Developmental Principles and Theories 9. Newborn & Neonate Development 10.
2A. Growth &
Infant Development 11. Early Childhood Development 12. Middle Childhood
Development
Development 13. Adolescent Development
2B. Health 14. Nutrition 15. Breastfeeding 16. Sleep 17. Elimination 18. Physical Activity and
Promotion Sports
2C. Health 19. Immunizations 20. Dental and Oral Health 21. Pediatric Injury Prevention 22.
Protection Child Maltreatment
Unit 3: Disease Management
,Section / Unit Content
3A. General 23. Prescribing Therapies 24. Pain and Fever Management 25. Injuries and Toxic
Management Exposure 26. Palliative Care
27. Congenital & Inherited Disorders 28. Neonatal Disorders 29. Neurodivergence &
Behavioral Health 30. Eye & Vision Disorders 31. Ear & Hearing Disorders 32.
Respiratory Disorders 33. Cardiovascular Disorders 34. Gastrointestinal Disorders 35.
3B. Disease
Infectious Diseases 36. Inflammatory Disorders 37. Dermatologic Disorders 38.
Management
Hematologic Disorders 39. Endocrine & Metabolic Disorders 40. Musculoskeletal
Disorders 41. Neurologic Disorders 42. Genitourinary Disorders 43. Gynecology and
Reproductive Health
, Unit 1 – Pediatric Primary Care
Based on Burns’ Pediatric Primary Care, 8th Edition (2025)
. Definitions and Roles of Pediatric Primary Care
Q1. A 2-week-old infant is brought for a routine check-up.
Which action by the advanced practice nurse best exemplifies
the role of pediatric primary care?
A. Diagnosing and initiating treatment for suspected
congenital hypothyroidism
B. Coordinating with a specialist team for cardiac surgery
C. Providing anticipatory guidance on feeding and sleep
patterns
D. Prescribing inhaled corticosteroids for newly diagnosed
asthma
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Anticipatory guidance on feeding and sleep is a core
primary care function promoting healthy development.
Diagnosing hypothyroidism and prescribing treatment (A)
moves into diagnostic specialty care. Coordinating complex
surgery (B) is subspecialty coordination. Managing asthma
pharmacotherapy (D) extends into chronic disease
management beyond routine preventive care.
