Chapter 1 – Pediatric Primary Care, Section: Primary Care
Versus Primary Prevention
Question:
A pediatric nurse practitioner provides anticipatory guidance on
bicycle helmet use during a well-child visit. This is an example of
which type of care?
A. Primary care
B. Primary prevention
C. Secondary prevention
D. Tertiary prevention
Correct Answer: B. Primary prevention
Rationale:
• B (Correct): Helmet counseling prevents injury before it
occurs (Burns, Ch.1).
• A: Primary care is the comprehensive, ongoing health
service.
• C: Secondary prevention detects disease early.
• D: Tertiary prevention reduces impact of established
disease.
,Teaching Point: Anticipatory guidance for safety is a form of
primary prevention.
2. Unique Issues in Pediatrics
Chapter 1 – Pediatric Primary Care, Section: Unique Issues in
Pediatrics
Question:
Which factor most distinguishes pediatric primary care from
adult care?
A. Focus on chronic disease management
B. Family-centered approach to care
C. Emphasis on end-of-life planning
D. Limited role in preventive services
Correct Answer: B. Family-centered approach to care
Rationale:
• B (Correct): Pediatric care requires engaging the family in
decision-making (Burns, Ch.1).
• A: Chronic disease is a concern but less defining.
• C: End-of-life care is not a primary focus in pediatrics.
• D: Prevention is central, not limited.
Teaching Point: Pediatric primary care is family-centered and
developmentally focused.
, 3. Caring for Children With Special Healthcare Needs
Chapter 1 – Section: Children and Youth With Special Health
Care Needs (CYSHCN)
Question:
A child with cerebral palsy requires coordinated therapy and
frequent medical visits. The nurse recognizes this as an example
of:
A. Primary prevention
B. Medical home care
C. Acute episodic care
D. Preventive screening
Correct Answer: B. Medical home care
Rationale:
• B (Correct): Medical home ensures comprehensive,
coordinated care for CYSHCN (Burns, Ch.1).
• A: Prevention does not address ongoing special needs.
• C: Episodic care is short-term.
• D: Screening alone is insufficient for complex needs.
Teaching Point: A medical home supports comprehensive,
coordinated care for children with chronic conditions.
4. Global Child Health – COVID-19