ATI RN Pediatric Nursing 2026 Proctored with 70
verified questions and answers | 2026 RN ATI
Pediatric Nursing Proctored Exam with NGN 70 Q
and A
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, SECTION ONE: QUESTIONS 1 – 70 WITH NGN SCENARIOS
1. A nurse is caring for a 2-year-old child who is admitted with
dehydration. Which of the following findings is the priority for the
nurse to report to the provider?
A. Heart rate of 130/min
B. Respiratory rate of 28/min
C. Sunken fontanels
D. Weight loss of 6%
D. Weight loss of 6%
RATIONALE: A weight loss of 6% indicates moderate to severe
dehydration. While sunken fontanels, tachycardia, and tachypnea are all
signs of dehydration, the weight loss percentage provides the most
objective measurement of fluid deficit and is the priority finding to
report.
2. A nurse is assessing a 7-year-old child who has suspected
appendicitis. Which of the following findings is the priority to report
to the provider?
A. Temperature of 38.5°C (101.3°F)
B. Rebound tenderness in the right lower quadrant
C. WBC count of 15,000/mm³
D. Sudden relief of pain followed by abdominal rigidity
verified questions and answers | 2026 RN ATI
Pediatric Nursing Proctored Exam with NGN 70 Q
and A
,
,
, SECTION ONE: QUESTIONS 1 – 70 WITH NGN SCENARIOS
1. A nurse is caring for a 2-year-old child who is admitted with
dehydration. Which of the following findings is the priority for the
nurse to report to the provider?
A. Heart rate of 130/min
B. Respiratory rate of 28/min
C. Sunken fontanels
D. Weight loss of 6%
D. Weight loss of 6%
RATIONALE: A weight loss of 6% indicates moderate to severe
dehydration. While sunken fontanels, tachycardia, and tachypnea are all
signs of dehydration, the weight loss percentage provides the most
objective measurement of fluid deficit and is the priority finding to
report.
2. A nurse is assessing a 7-year-old child who has suspected
appendicitis. Which of the following findings is the priority to report
to the provider?
A. Temperature of 38.5°C (101.3°F)
B. Rebound tenderness in the right lower quadrant
C. WBC count of 15,000/mm³
D. Sudden relief of pain followed by abdominal rigidity
