Burns' Pediatric Primary Care
8th Edition
Author(s)Dawn Lee Garzon, Mary Dirks,
Martha Driessnack, Karen G.
Duderstadt, Nan M. Gaylord
TEST BANK
A pediatric nurse practitioner explains the concept of pediatric
primary care to a new parent. Which statement best reflects
this concept?
A. Focuses only on treatment of acute illness
B. Emphasizes continuous, comprehensive care including
prevention and health promotion
C. Is limited to episodic care for children under age 5
D. Prioritizes hospital-based interventions over outpatient care
,Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Pediatric primary care is defined as continuous, comprehensive,
family-centered care that includes health promotion, disease
prevention, and management of acute and chronic conditions.
It extends beyond episodic illness care.
A is incorrect because primary care is not limited to acute
illness.
C is incorrect as care spans infancy through adolescence.
D is incorrect because pediatric primary care is primarily
outpatient-focused.
Source:
Burns’ Pediatric Primary Care, 8th Edition – Chapter 1: Pediatric
Primary Care
Question 2
Which activity is an example of primary prevention in pediatric
practice?
A. Managing asthma with inhaled corticosteroids
B. Screening for anemia at 12 months
C. Administering routine childhood immunizations
D. Referring a child for speech therapy
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
Primary prevention aims to prevent disease before it occurs;
,immunizations are a classic example.
A is secondary/tertiary management of chronic disease.
B is secondary prevention (screening).
D is tertiary prevention (reducing impact of an existing
condition).
Source:
Burns’ Pediatric Primary Care, 8th Edition – Chapter 1: Primary
Care Versus Primary Prevention
Question 3
A family asks who can serve as a pediatric primary care provider
(PCP). Which response is most accurate?
A. Only pediatricians can provide primary care
B. Only physicians with hospital privileges qualify as PCPs
C. Pediatric nurse practitioners, family nurse practitioners, and
physicians can all serve as PCPs
D. Only specialists such as pediatric cardiologists provide
primary care
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
Pediatric primary care providers include pediatricians, family
physicians, pediatric nurse practitioners, and family nurse
practitioners.
A and B are incorrect because multiple provider types can
deliver primary care.
, D is incorrect because specialists typically provide consultative
rather than primary care.
Source:
Burns’ Pediatric Primary Care, 8th Edition – Chapter 1: Pediatric
Primary Care Providers
Question 4
A pediatric NP considers developmental differences when
assessing a toddler. Which principle reflects a unique issue in
pediatrics?
A. Children respond to illness the same as adults
B. Growth and development influence health assessment and
management
C. Pediatric care does not require caregiver involvement
D. Standard adult medication dosing applies to children
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Growth and developmental stages significantly influence
pediatric assessment, diagnosis, and management.
A is incorrect because children differ physiologically and
developmentally from adults.
C is incorrect since caregivers are essential in pediatric care.
D is incorrect due to weight-based and age-specific dosing
requirements.
8th Edition
Author(s)Dawn Lee Garzon, Mary Dirks,
Martha Driessnack, Karen G.
Duderstadt, Nan M. Gaylord
TEST BANK
A pediatric nurse practitioner explains the concept of pediatric
primary care to a new parent. Which statement best reflects
this concept?
A. Focuses only on treatment of acute illness
B. Emphasizes continuous, comprehensive care including
prevention and health promotion
C. Is limited to episodic care for children under age 5
D. Prioritizes hospital-based interventions over outpatient care
,Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Pediatric primary care is defined as continuous, comprehensive,
family-centered care that includes health promotion, disease
prevention, and management of acute and chronic conditions.
It extends beyond episodic illness care.
A is incorrect because primary care is not limited to acute
illness.
C is incorrect as care spans infancy through adolescence.
D is incorrect because pediatric primary care is primarily
outpatient-focused.
Source:
Burns’ Pediatric Primary Care, 8th Edition – Chapter 1: Pediatric
Primary Care
Question 2
Which activity is an example of primary prevention in pediatric
practice?
A. Managing asthma with inhaled corticosteroids
B. Screening for anemia at 12 months
C. Administering routine childhood immunizations
D. Referring a child for speech therapy
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
Primary prevention aims to prevent disease before it occurs;
,immunizations are a classic example.
A is secondary/tertiary management of chronic disease.
B is secondary prevention (screening).
D is tertiary prevention (reducing impact of an existing
condition).
Source:
Burns’ Pediatric Primary Care, 8th Edition – Chapter 1: Primary
Care Versus Primary Prevention
Question 3
A family asks who can serve as a pediatric primary care provider
(PCP). Which response is most accurate?
A. Only pediatricians can provide primary care
B. Only physicians with hospital privileges qualify as PCPs
C. Pediatric nurse practitioners, family nurse practitioners, and
physicians can all serve as PCPs
D. Only specialists such as pediatric cardiologists provide
primary care
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
Pediatric primary care providers include pediatricians, family
physicians, pediatric nurse practitioners, and family nurse
practitioners.
A and B are incorrect because multiple provider types can
deliver primary care.
, D is incorrect because specialists typically provide consultative
rather than primary care.
Source:
Burns’ Pediatric Primary Care, 8th Edition – Chapter 1: Pediatric
Primary Care Providers
Question 4
A pediatric NP considers developmental differences when
assessing a toddler. Which principle reflects a unique issue in
pediatrics?
A. Children respond to illness the same as adults
B. Growth and development influence health assessment and
management
C. Pediatric care does not require caregiver involvement
D. Standard adult medication dosing applies to children
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Growth and developmental stages significantly influence
pediatric assessment, diagnosis, and management.
A is incorrect because children differ physiologically and
developmentally from adults.
C is incorrect since caregivers are essential in pediatric care.
D is incorrect due to weight-based and age-specific dosing
requirements.
