TABLE OF CONTENTS
Unit I: Influences on Child Health and Child Health Assessment
1. Health Status of Children: Global and National Perspectives
2.
... [Show More] Unique Issues in Pediatrics
3. Genetics and Child Health
4. Environmental Issues
5. Child and Family Health Assessment
6. Cultural Considerations for Pediatric Primary Care
7. Children with Special Health Care Needs
Unit II: Child Development
8. Developmental Management in Pediatric Primary Care
9. Developmental Management of Newborns
10. Developmental Management of Infants
11. Developmental Management of Early Childhood
12. Developmental Management of Middle Childhood
13. Developmental Management of Adolescents/Young Adults
Unit III: Child Health Supervision: Health Promotion and Health Protection
14. Introduction to Health Promotion and Health Protection for Children and
Families
Section A. Behavioral-Mental Health Wellness
15. Behavioral and Mental Health Promotion
Section B. Biophysical Health Management
16. Breastfeeding
17. Nutrition
18. Elimination
19. Physical Activity and Sports
20. Sleep
21. Sexuality
Section C. Health Protection–Focused Care
22. Immunizations
23. Dental Health and Oral Disorders
24. Intentional and Unintentional Injuries: Injury Prevention and Child
Maltreatment
Unit IV: Common Childhood Conditions and Disorders
Section A. Introduction to Child Disease Management
25. Acute/Chronic Disease Management and Principles of Diagnostic Testing
26. Prescribing Medications in Pediatrics
27. Complementary and Integrative Health in Pediatrics
28. Pediatric Pain and Fever ManagementSection B. Disease Management
29. Perinatal Disorders
30. Mental Health Disorders
31. Infectious Diseases
32. Common Genetic Disorders
33. Atopic, Rheumatic, and Immunodeficiency Disorders
34. Dermatologic Disorders
35. Eye and Vision Disorders
36. Ear and Hearing Disorders
37. Respiratory Disorders
38. Cardiovascular Disorders
39. Hematologic Disorders
40. Gastrointestinal Disorders
41. Genitourinary Disorders
42. Gynecologic Disorders
43. Musculoskeletal Disorders
44. Injuries and Toxic Exposures
45. Endocrine and Metabolic Disorders
46. Neurologic DisordersChapter 01: Health Status of Children: Global and National Perspectives
Garzon Maaks: Burns’ Pediatric Primary Care, 7th Edition
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. Which region globally has the highest infant mortality rate?
a. Indonesia
b. Southern Asia
c. Sub-Saharan Africa
d. Syria
ANS: B
Although Sub-Saharan Africa and Southern Asia together account for 77% of the infant
mortality rate globally, Southern Asia has the highest infant mortality rate (39%) in the world
followed closely by Sub-Saharan Africa (38%).
2. The primary care pediatric nurse practitioner understands that, to achieve the greatest worldwide reduction in child mortality from pneumonia and diarrhea, which intervention is most
effective?
a. Antibiotics
b. Optimal nutrition
c. Vaccinations
d. Water purification
ANS: C
Rotavirus is the most common cause of diarrhea globally and Strep pneumonia is the leading
cause of pneumonia, and together these are the leading infectious causes of childhood
morbidity and mortality globally. Both are vaccine-preventable diseases. Antibiotics to treat
pneumonia, optimal nutrition, and clean water all help to reduce morbidity and mortality, but
vaccination prevents the diseases from occurring.
3. Which statement correctly reflects the health status of children in the United States?
a. Globalism has relatively little impact on child health measures in the U.S.
b. Obesity rates among 2- to 5-year-olds have stabilized below Health People 2020
goal of 9.4%.
c. The rate of household poverty is lower than in other economically developed
nations.
d. Young children who attend preschool or day care have higher food insecurity.
ANS: B
Obesity rates are a major concern for child health in the U.S. but recently have stabilized at
8.9%. Globalism has an increasing effect on child health in the U.S. The rate of household
poverty in the U.S. is higher than in other economically developed nations. Young children
who attend preschool or day care have lower food insecurity.
4. The primary care pediatric nurse practitioner understands that what major child health
outcome is dramatically associated with worldwide climate change?
a. Housing
b. Education
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