format with 70 actual questions and answers. Includes
rationales for correct responses. Essential study guide
for PN students. Pass your proctored exam with
confidence.
Introduction
This document provides a complete, text-based conversion of the ATI PN Pediatric
Proctored Exit Exam 2023/2026, featuring 70 actual questions presented in the Next
Generation NCLEX (NGN) format. Each question has been fully transcribed from the
original screenshots and includes the correct answer with a detailed, italicized
explanation to reinforce clinical reasoning.
This resource is designed for Practical Nursing (PN) students preparing for the ATI
Pediatric Proctored Exam and the NCLEX-PN. The content covers high-yield topics
including:
Growth and development milestones
Pediatric medication administration and dosage calculations
Management of acute and chronic conditions (asthma, diabetes, nephrotic syndrome,
seizures, heart failure)
Infectious diseases (varicella, epiglottitis, mononucleosis, meningitis)
Postoperative care, pain assessment, and emergency interventions
Psychosocial and safety considerations (neglect, bicycle safety, organ donation,
emancipated minor consent)
All answers are validated with evidence-based rationales to help students understand
the "why" behind each correct response. Use this guide to assess your readiness, identify
knowledge gaps, and build confidence for proctored exam success.
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, 1) A nurse is monitoring the oxygen saturation level of an infant using pulse
oximetry. The nurse should secure the sensor to which of the following areas on
the infant?
a) Wrist
b) Great toe
c) Index finger
d) Heel
Correct Answer: b) Great toe
3) A nurse is caring for a school-age child who has primary nephrotic syndrome
and is taking prednisone. Following 1 week of treatment, which of the following
manifestations indicates to the nurse that the medication is effective?
a) Decreased edema
b) Increased abdominal girth
c) Decreased appetite
d) Increased protein in the urine
, Correct Answer: a) Decreased edema
4) A nurse is planning care for a newly admitted school-age child who has
generalized seizure disorder. Which of the following interventions should the
nurse plan to include?
a) Ensure that a padded tongue blade is at the child's bedside.
b) Allow the child to play video games on a tablet computer.
c) Allow the child to take a tub bath independently.
d) Ensure the oxygen source is functioning in the child's room.
Correct Answer: d) Ensure the oxygen source is functioning in the child's room.