ATI RN Pediatric Nursing 2026 Retake
Proctored Exam: 100 Latest NGN Practice
Questions with ☑VERIFIED ANSWERSs and
Detailed Rationales for Level 3 Pass
ATI RN Pediatric Nursing — 100 Original
Practice Questions with Rationales
GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT (Q1–15)
1. A nurse is assessing a 6-month-old
infant. Which fine motor skill should the
nurse expect?
A. Pincer grasp
B. Palmar grasp
C. Transferring objects hand to hand
D. Building a tower of two cubes
,☑VERIFIED ANSWERS: B
Rationale: Palmar grasp is present at 6
months. Pincer grasp develops at 9–10
months. Transferring objects occurs at 7–8
months. Building a tower of two cubes is
expected at 15 months.
2. A nurse is teaching parents about
toddler development. Which statement
indicates understanding?
A. "My 2-year-old should be able to share
toys."
B. "My 2-year-old will want to do things
independently."
C. "My 2-year-old should understand the
concept of death."
,D. "My 2-year-old should have a vocabulary
of 500 words."
☑VERIFIED ANSWERS: B
Rationale: Toddlers (1–3 years) are in
Erikson's Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt
stage. They seek independence. Sharing and
understanding death are not expected at
this age. A 2-year-old typically has 50–300
words.
3. A nurse is assessing a 4-month-old
infant. Which finding requires further
investigation?
A. Moro reflex present
B. Head lag when pulled to sitting
C. Able to hold head steady when upright
D. Rolls from prone to supine
, ☑VERIFIED ANSWERS: B
Rationale: Head lag should resolve by 4
months. Persistent head lag at 4 months
may indicate developmental delay. The
Moro reflex disappears by 4 months but
may still be present. Rolling prone to supine
occurs at 5–6 months.
4. A nurse is providing anticipatory
guidance for a 15-month-old. Which
instruction is priority?
A. "Begin toilet training now."
B. "Use a forward-facing car seat."
C. "Childproof cabinets and stairs."
D. "Introduce whole milk."
Proctored Exam: 100 Latest NGN Practice
Questions with ☑VERIFIED ANSWERSs and
Detailed Rationales for Level 3 Pass
ATI RN Pediatric Nursing — 100 Original
Practice Questions with Rationales
GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT (Q1–15)
1. A nurse is assessing a 6-month-old
infant. Which fine motor skill should the
nurse expect?
A. Pincer grasp
B. Palmar grasp
C. Transferring objects hand to hand
D. Building a tower of two cubes
,☑VERIFIED ANSWERS: B
Rationale: Palmar grasp is present at 6
months. Pincer grasp develops at 9–10
months. Transferring objects occurs at 7–8
months. Building a tower of two cubes is
expected at 15 months.
2. A nurse is teaching parents about
toddler development. Which statement
indicates understanding?
A. "My 2-year-old should be able to share
toys."
B. "My 2-year-old will want to do things
independently."
C. "My 2-year-old should understand the
concept of death."
,D. "My 2-year-old should have a vocabulary
of 500 words."
☑VERIFIED ANSWERS: B
Rationale: Toddlers (1–3 years) are in
Erikson's Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt
stage. They seek independence. Sharing and
understanding death are not expected at
this age. A 2-year-old typically has 50–300
words.
3. A nurse is assessing a 4-month-old
infant. Which finding requires further
investigation?
A. Moro reflex present
B. Head lag when pulled to sitting
C. Able to hold head steady when upright
D. Rolls from prone to supine
, ☑VERIFIED ANSWERS: B
Rationale: Head lag should resolve by 4
months. Persistent head lag at 4 months
may indicate developmental delay. The
Moro reflex disappears by 4 months but
may still be present. Rolling prone to supine
occurs at 5–6 months.
4. A nurse is providing anticipatory
guidance for a 15-month-old. Which
instruction is priority?
A. "Begin toilet training now."
B. "Use a forward-facing car seat."
C. "Childproof cabinets and stairs."
D. "Introduce whole milk."
