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Are you preparing for the ATI Pediatric Proctored Exam at your nursing school? Feeling
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of pediatric nursing concepts, growth and development, medication safety,
prioritization, and clinical judgment—now with Next Generation NCLEX (NGN)-style
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This comprehensive 210-question practice exam bundle across 3 versions is your
ultimate study tool. Designed to mirror the actual ATI Pediatric Proctored Exam in format,
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Table of Contents:
Version 1: ATI Pediatric Proctored Exam – 70 Questions with Answers & Rationales
Version 2: ATI Pediatric Proctored Exam – 70 Questions with Answers & Rationales
Version 3: ATI Pediatric Proctored Exam – 70 Questions with Answers & Rationales
, Topics Covered:
Growth and Development Across Pediatric Stages
Pediatric Assessment & Vital Signs
Common Childhood Illnesses & Disorders
Pediatric Medications & Dosage Calculations
Immunizations & Health Promotion
Safety, Injury Prevention & Child Maltreatment
Family-Centered Care & Communication
Pediatric Emergencies & Prioritization
Postoperative Care & Pain Management
NGN-Style Case Scenarios
Includes: Verified Answers with Detailed Explanations and Clinical Reasoning Rationales
for Every Question
Covers: NGN ATI Pediatric Proctored Exam, Pediatric Nursing, Growth & Development,
Medication Safety, Prioritization, and Clinical Judgment
Version 1: Questions 1-70
Growth & Development (Questions 1-15)
1. A nurse is assessing a 2-year-old child during a well-child visit. Which
developmental milestone should the nurse expect the child to have achieved?
A) Tying shoelaces
B) Using 2-3 word sentences
,C) Riding a tricycle
D) Drawing a person with 6 body parts
Answer: B) Using 2-3 word sentences
Explanation: A 2-year-old typically uses 2-3 word sentences. Tying shoelaces and riding a
tricycle are expected at 4-5 years. Drawing a person with 6 body parts is expected at 5-6
years.
2. A nurse is providing anticipatory guidance to the parents of a 10-month-old infant.
The nurse should inform the parents that the infant will most likely develop which of
the following gross motor skills next?
A) Walking independently
B) Standing while holding onto furniture
C) Crawling
D) Sitting unsupported
Answer: B) Standing while holding onto furniture
Explanation: At 10 months, infants typically pull to stand and cruise while holding furniture.
Crawling typically occurs at 8-9 months, sitting unsupported at 7-8 months, and walking
independently at 12-15 months.
3. A nurse is assessing a 4-year-old child. Which of the following findings indicates a
delay in fine motor development?
A) The child copies a square
, B) The child draws a person with 3 body parts
C) The child cannot button their shirt
D) The child uses scissors to cut out a shape
Answer: C) The child cannot button their shirt
Explanation: By age 4, children should be able to button their shirt. Copying a square is
expected at 4-5 years; drawing a person with 3 parts is expected at 4 years; using scissors
to cut shapes is expected at 4-5 years. Inability to button may indicate a fine motor delay.
4. A nurse is conducting a well-child visit for a 15-month-old toddler. Which of the
following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
A) The toddler has a vocabulary of 5 words
B) The toddler walks independently
C) The toddler feeds themselves with a spoon
D) The toddler cannot stack 2 blocks
Answer: D) The toddler cannot stack 2 blocks
Explanation: By 15 months, toddlers should be able to stack 2 blocks. A vocabulary of 4-6
words, independent walking, and self-feeding with a spoon are all expected at 15 months.
5. A nurse is assessing a 6-year-old child. According to Piaget's cognitive
development theory, the child is in which stage?
A) Sensorimotor
B) Preoperational