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[V1A: Growth & Development (Milestones, Erikson, Piaget) (Q1-15)]
Q1. A nurse is assessing a 9-month-old infant during a well-child visit. Which
developmental milestone would the nurse expect to observe?
A. Walking alone without support
B. Pulling to stand at furniture [CORRECT]
C. Stacking two blocks
D. Using two-word phrases
Rationale: Pulling to stand at furniture (cruising) is expected at 9-10 months.
Walking alone occurs at 12-15 months, stacking two blocks at 15-18 months, and
two-word phrases at 18-24 months. ATI Content Mastery Series: Growth &
Development. Correct Answer: B
Q2. According to Erikson's psychosocial theory, which developmental crisis is most
critical for a toddler aged 18 months?
A. Trust vs. Mistrust
B. Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt [CORRECT]
C. Initiative vs. Guilt
D. Industry vs. Inferiority
Rationale: Toddlers (1-3 years) navigate Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt, striving for
independence in feeding, toileting, and dressing. Trust vs. Mistrust is infancy (0-1
year); Initiative vs. Guilt is preschool (3-6 years). Correct Answer: B
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Q3. A 4-year-old child insists that a tall, thin glass contains more juice than a short,
wide glass with the same amount. This demonstrates which Piaget concept?
A. Object permanence
B. Egocentrism
C. Centration [CORRECT]
D. Conservation
Rationale: Centration is the preoperational child's tendency to focus on one aspect
(height) while ignoring another (width), leading to inability to conserve quantity.
Conservation is mastered in concrete operational stage (7-11 years). Correct Answer:
C
Q4. At which age should a child be expected to demonstrate a pincer grasp using
thumb and forefinger?
A. 4-5 months
B. 6-7 months
C. 9-12 months [CORRECT]
D. 15-18 months
Rationale: The pincer grasp (inferior then superior) develops at 9-12 months,
allowing the infant to pick up small objects. Ulnar palmar grasp is present at 4-5
months; radial palmar grasp at 6-7 months. Correct Answer: C
Q5. A nurse is caring for a 6-year-old who is frustrated after losing a board game and
states, "The game is stupid anyway." According to Erikson, this response reflects
which psychosocial stage?
A. Initiative vs. Guilt
B. Industry vs. Inferiority [CORRECT]
C. Identity vs. Role Confusion
D. Trust vs. Mistrust
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Rationale: School-age children (6-11 years) navigate Industry vs. Inferiority,
developing competence through school and peer activities. Failure or perceived
inadequacy leads to feelings of inferiority. Correct Answer: B
Q6. Which developmental red flag should prompt further evaluation in a 15-month-
old?
A. Not walking independently
B. Not speaking 2-word phrases [CORRECT]
C. Not stacking 4 blocks
D. Not riding a tricycle
Rationale: Not speaking 2-word phrases by 18 months is a red flag for language
delay. Walking independently is expected by 12-15 months; 4-block stacking by 18-
24 months; tricycle riding by 4 years. At 15 months, not using 2-3 words beyond
"mama/dada" warrants screening. Correct Answer: B
Q7. A 3-year-old tells the nurse that the moon follows him because it likes him. This
is an example of:
A. Conservation
B. Animism [CORRECT]
C. Reversibility
D. Formal operations
Rationale: Animism is characteristic of Piaget's preoperational stage (2-7 years),
where children attribute life and intentions to inanimate objects. Conservation and
reversibility develop in concrete operational stage. Correct Answer: B
Q8. During a Denver II screening, a 12-month-old infant is unable to demonstrate
which fine motor skill?
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A. Pincer grasp
B. Releasing an object voluntarily
C. Scribbling spontaneously [CORRECT]
D. Putting a block in a cup
Rationale: Scribbling spontaneously is expected at 15-18 months. Pincer grasp,
voluntary release, and placing objects in containers are expected by 12 months. This
delay would be flagged on Denver II fine motor-adaptive assessment. Correct
Answer: C
Q9. A nurse is teaching parents about expected language development. By what age
should a child have a 50-word vocabulary?
A. 12 months
B. 15 months
C. 24 months [CORRECT]
D. 36 months
Rationale: A 50-word vocabulary is expected by 24 months, along with 2-word
phrases. By 36 months, children use 200+ words, plurals, and past tense. Ten words
are expected by 15-18 months. Correct Answer: C
Q10. Which gross motor milestone is appropriate for a 30-month-old toddler?
A. Walking up stairs with hand held
B. Jumping in place [CORRECT]
C. Hopping on one foot
D. Skipping
Rationale: Jumping in place is expected at 24-30 months. Walking up stairs with
hand held occurs at 18-24 months; hopping on one foot at 4-5 years; skipping at 5-6
years. Correct Answer: B
ATI PEDS PROCTORED EXAM 2026/2027 | Newest 3
Versions | 70 Questions Each Version with 100%
Correct Answers | Pass Guaranteed - A+ Graded
[VERSION 1 - 70 QUESTIONS - 100% CORRECT]
[V1A: Growth & Development (Milestones, Erikson, Piaget) (Q1-15)]
Q1. A nurse is assessing a 9-month-old infant during a well-child visit. Which
developmental milestone would the nurse expect to observe?
A. Walking alone without support
B. Pulling to stand at furniture [CORRECT]
C. Stacking two blocks
D. Using two-word phrases
Rationale: Pulling to stand at furniture (cruising) is expected at 9-10 months.
Walking alone occurs at 12-15 months, stacking two blocks at 15-18 months, and
two-word phrases at 18-24 months. ATI Content Mastery Series: Growth &
Development. Correct Answer: B
Q2. According to Erikson's psychosocial theory, which developmental crisis is most
critical for a toddler aged 18 months?
A. Trust vs. Mistrust
B. Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt [CORRECT]
C. Initiative vs. Guilt
D. Industry vs. Inferiority
Rationale: Toddlers (1-3 years) navigate Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt, striving for
independence in feeding, toileting, and dressing. Trust vs. Mistrust is infancy (0-1
year); Initiative vs. Guilt is preschool (3-6 years). Correct Answer: B
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Q3. A 4-year-old child insists that a tall, thin glass contains more juice than a short,
wide glass with the same amount. This demonstrates which Piaget concept?
A. Object permanence
B. Egocentrism
C. Centration [CORRECT]
D. Conservation
Rationale: Centration is the preoperational child's tendency to focus on one aspect
(height) while ignoring another (width), leading to inability to conserve quantity.
Conservation is mastered in concrete operational stage (7-11 years). Correct Answer:
C
Q4. At which age should a child be expected to demonstrate a pincer grasp using
thumb and forefinger?
A. 4-5 months
B. 6-7 months
C. 9-12 months [CORRECT]
D. 15-18 months
Rationale: The pincer grasp (inferior then superior) develops at 9-12 months,
allowing the infant to pick up small objects. Ulnar palmar grasp is present at 4-5
months; radial palmar grasp at 6-7 months. Correct Answer: C
Q5. A nurse is caring for a 6-year-old who is frustrated after losing a board game and
states, "The game is stupid anyway." According to Erikson, this response reflects
which psychosocial stage?
A. Initiative vs. Guilt
B. Industry vs. Inferiority [CORRECT]
C. Identity vs. Role Confusion
D. Trust vs. Mistrust
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Rationale: School-age children (6-11 years) navigate Industry vs. Inferiority,
developing competence through school and peer activities. Failure or perceived
inadequacy leads to feelings of inferiority. Correct Answer: B
Q6. Which developmental red flag should prompt further evaluation in a 15-month-
old?
A. Not walking independently
B. Not speaking 2-word phrases [CORRECT]
C. Not stacking 4 blocks
D. Not riding a tricycle
Rationale: Not speaking 2-word phrases by 18 months is a red flag for language
delay. Walking independently is expected by 12-15 months; 4-block stacking by 18-
24 months; tricycle riding by 4 years. At 15 months, not using 2-3 words beyond
"mama/dada" warrants screening. Correct Answer: B
Q7. A 3-year-old tells the nurse that the moon follows him because it likes him. This
is an example of:
A. Conservation
B. Animism [CORRECT]
C. Reversibility
D. Formal operations
Rationale: Animism is characteristic of Piaget's preoperational stage (2-7 years),
where children attribute life and intentions to inanimate objects. Conservation and
reversibility develop in concrete operational stage. Correct Answer: B
Q8. During a Denver II screening, a 12-month-old infant is unable to demonstrate
which fine motor skill?
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A. Pincer grasp
B. Releasing an object voluntarily
C. Scribbling spontaneously [CORRECT]
D. Putting a block in a cup
Rationale: Scribbling spontaneously is expected at 15-18 months. Pincer grasp,
voluntary release, and placing objects in containers are expected by 12 months. This
delay would be flagged on Denver II fine motor-adaptive assessment. Correct
Answer: C
Q9. A nurse is teaching parents about expected language development. By what age
should a child have a 50-word vocabulary?
A. 12 months
B. 15 months
C. 24 months [CORRECT]
D. 36 months
Rationale: A 50-word vocabulary is expected by 24 months, along with 2-word
phrases. By 36 months, children use 200+ words, plurals, and past tense. Ten words
are expected by 15-18 months. Correct Answer: C
Q10. Which gross motor milestone is appropriate for a 30-month-old toddler?
A. Walking up stairs with hand held
B. Jumping in place [CORRECT]
C. Hopping on one foot
D. Skipping
Rationale: Jumping in place is expected at 24-30 months. Walking up stairs with
hand held occurs at 18-24 months; hopping on one foot at 4-5 years; skipping at 5-6
years. Correct Answer: B
