, 2026 ATI Pediatrics
Proctored Exam: High-
Yield Comprehensive
Review Questions and
Answers with
Rationale
Section I: Growth & Development (Q1 – Q20)
Q1. A nurse is assessing a 12-month-old infant.
Which of the following developmental milestones
should the nurse expect?
A) Builds a tower of six blocks
B) Says 3 to 5 words with meaning
C) Uses a spoon without spilling
,D) Jumps in place with both feet
Key: B
Rationale: By 12 months, an infant typically says 3
to 5 words with clear meaning. Building a tower of
six blocks and jumping in place occur during
toddlerhood (2–3 years), while using a spoon
without spilling is expected around 18–24 months.
Q2. A nurse is teaching the parents of a 2-month-
old infant about colic. Which statement by a
parent indicates understanding?
A) "I should feed my baby every time they cry to
prevent colic."
B) "Colic usually resolves on its own by 3 to 4
months of age."
C) "I should give my baby apple juice to soothe their
stomach."
D) "Colic is a sign of a severe gastrointestinal
defect."
Key: B
, Rationale: Infantile colic characterized by intense
crying episodes typically peaks at 6 weeks and
spontaneously resolves by 3 to 4 months of age.
Q3. Which of the following is the priority
intervention for a hospitalized toddler
experiencing separation anxiety?
A) Maintain a strict, inflexible schedule of clinical
procedures.
B) Limit parental visits to once per week to prevent
recurring distress.
C) Encourage the parents to leave personal items or
toys from home with the child.
D) Provide highly complex explanations of all
medical equipment.
Key: C
Rationale: Transition objects from home provide
comfort, familiarity, and a sense of security to a
toddler experiencing separation anxiety in an
unfamiliar hospital environment.
Proctored Exam: High-
Yield Comprehensive
Review Questions and
Answers with
Rationale
Section I: Growth & Development (Q1 – Q20)
Q1. A nurse is assessing a 12-month-old infant.
Which of the following developmental milestones
should the nurse expect?
A) Builds a tower of six blocks
B) Says 3 to 5 words with meaning
C) Uses a spoon without spilling
,D) Jumps in place with both feet
Key: B
Rationale: By 12 months, an infant typically says 3
to 5 words with clear meaning. Building a tower of
six blocks and jumping in place occur during
toddlerhood (2–3 years), while using a spoon
without spilling is expected around 18–24 months.
Q2. A nurse is teaching the parents of a 2-month-
old infant about colic. Which statement by a
parent indicates understanding?
A) "I should feed my baby every time they cry to
prevent colic."
B) "Colic usually resolves on its own by 3 to 4
months of age."
C) "I should give my baby apple juice to soothe their
stomach."
D) "Colic is a sign of a severe gastrointestinal
defect."
Key: B
, Rationale: Infantile colic characterized by intense
crying episodes typically peaks at 6 weeks and
spontaneously resolves by 3 to 4 months of age.
Q3. Which of the following is the priority
intervention for a hospitalized toddler
experiencing separation anxiety?
A) Maintain a strict, inflexible schedule of clinical
procedures.
B) Limit parental visits to once per week to prevent
recurring distress.
C) Encourage the parents to leave personal items or
toys from home with the child.
D) Provide highly complex explanations of all
medical equipment.
Key: C
Rationale: Transition objects from home provide
comfort, familiarity, and a sense of security to a
toddler experiencing separation anxiety in an
unfamiliar hospital environment.
