PEDIATRIC PRIMARY CARE FINAL STUDY
PAPER 2026 QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS
GRADED A+
●● What are the main focuses of pediatric primary care by an FNP?
Answer: Health promotion, disease prevention, early identification, and
management of common pediatric conditions.
●● What types of visits does an FNP perform? Answer: Well-child
visits, acute sick visits, chronic disease management, developmental
surveillance, and anticipatory guidance.
●● What is included in well-child care provided by an FNP? Answer:
Well-child care and immunizations, developmental, behavioral, and
mental health screening.
●● What are some common acute illnesses managed by an FNP?
Answer: Upper respiratory infections (URI), otitis media, and
gastroenteritis.
●● What conditions are considered out of scope for an FNP? Answer:
Critically ill or unstable children, severe respiratory distress, complex
congenital heart disease, and suspected child abuse.
, ●● What are the core themes of Bright Futures health promotion
objectives? Answer: Nutrition and physical activity, sleep health, injury
and violence prevention, oral and vision health, mental and emotional
well-being, substance use prevention, and sexual health education.
●● What are Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)? Answer:
Potentially traumatic events before age 18, including abuse, neglect, and
household dysfunction.
●● What common morbidities are associated with ACEs? Answer:
Depression, anxiety, PTSD, substance use disorders, obesity, and poor
academic achievement.
●● What components are included in a pediatric patient encounter note?
Answer: History of Present Illness (HPI), Past Medical & Surgical
History, Family History, Social History, and Review of Systems (ROS).
●● What are the growth expectations for infants? Answer: Rapid growth
in infancy, steady growth in childhood, and pubertal growth spurts in
adolescence.
●● What are the recommended sleep hours for toddlers? Answer: 11-14
hours.
●● What is the recommended breastfeeding duration for infants?
Answer: Exclusive breastfeeding for approximately 6 months.
PAPER 2026 QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS
GRADED A+
●● What are the main focuses of pediatric primary care by an FNP?
Answer: Health promotion, disease prevention, early identification, and
management of common pediatric conditions.
●● What types of visits does an FNP perform? Answer: Well-child
visits, acute sick visits, chronic disease management, developmental
surveillance, and anticipatory guidance.
●● What is included in well-child care provided by an FNP? Answer:
Well-child care and immunizations, developmental, behavioral, and
mental health screening.
●● What are some common acute illnesses managed by an FNP?
Answer: Upper respiratory infections (URI), otitis media, and
gastroenteritis.
●● What conditions are considered out of scope for an FNP? Answer:
Critically ill or unstable children, severe respiratory distress, complex
congenital heart disease, and suspected child abuse.
, ●● What are the core themes of Bright Futures health promotion
objectives? Answer: Nutrition and physical activity, sleep health, injury
and violence prevention, oral and vision health, mental and emotional
well-being, substance use prevention, and sexual health education.
●● What are Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)? Answer:
Potentially traumatic events before age 18, including abuse, neglect, and
household dysfunction.
●● What common morbidities are associated with ACEs? Answer:
Depression, anxiety, PTSD, substance use disorders, obesity, and poor
academic achievement.
●● What components are included in a pediatric patient encounter note?
Answer: History of Present Illness (HPI), Past Medical & Surgical
History, Family History, Social History, and Review of Systems (ROS).
●● What are the growth expectations for infants? Answer: Rapid growth
in infancy, steady growth in childhood, and pubertal growth spurts in
adolescence.
●● What are the recommended sleep hours for toddlers? Answer: 11-14
hours.
●● What is the recommended breastfeeding duration for infants?
Answer: Exclusive breastfeeding for approximately 6 months.
