PEDS ATI (Chapters 1-7)
Exams Questions with
Complete Solutions
Denning [Date] [Course title]
, What are 3 different ways to test Cerebellar function in children and adolescents? - Correct Answers 1.
finger to nose test: should have rapid coordination
2. heel to shin test: should be able to run heel of one foot down the shin of the other leg
3. Romberg Test: able to stand with slight swaying when eyes are closed
What is the Denver Developmental Screening Test used for? - Correct Answers it is a standardized test
that screens language, cognition, and fine and gross motor development in children and adolescents.
When does the posterior fontanel close? - Correct Answers 6-8 weeks of age
When does the anterior fontanel close? - Correct Answers 12-18 months of age
Describe how an infant gains weight... - Correct Answers should gain 150-210 grams per week for the
first 6 months.
At 6 months the birth weight should be doubled, and tripled by 12 months.
Describe how an infant grows in height... - Correct Answers should grow approx 2.5 cm per month for
the first 6 months.
growth will occur in spurts after 6 months, but birth length should be increased by 50% by 12 months.
Describe the growth of an infant's head circumference.. - Correct Answers should increase approx 1.5
cm per month for the first 6 months, then approx 0.5 cm between6 - 12 months.
How many teeth should an infant have by 12 months? - Correct Answers 6 -8 teeth, with first teeth
coming in at about 6-10 months.
To help teething pain, what is the maximum amount of days that a parent should use acetaminophen or
ibuprofen? - Correct Answers 3 days
**Ibuprofen ONLY in babies over 6 months of age**
Exams Questions with
Complete Solutions
Denning [Date] [Course title]
, What are 3 different ways to test Cerebellar function in children and adolescents? - Correct Answers 1.
finger to nose test: should have rapid coordination
2. heel to shin test: should be able to run heel of one foot down the shin of the other leg
3. Romberg Test: able to stand with slight swaying when eyes are closed
What is the Denver Developmental Screening Test used for? - Correct Answers it is a standardized test
that screens language, cognition, and fine and gross motor development in children and adolescents.
When does the posterior fontanel close? - Correct Answers 6-8 weeks of age
When does the anterior fontanel close? - Correct Answers 12-18 months of age
Describe how an infant gains weight... - Correct Answers should gain 150-210 grams per week for the
first 6 months.
At 6 months the birth weight should be doubled, and tripled by 12 months.
Describe how an infant grows in height... - Correct Answers should grow approx 2.5 cm per month for
the first 6 months.
growth will occur in spurts after 6 months, but birth length should be increased by 50% by 12 months.
Describe the growth of an infant's head circumference.. - Correct Answers should increase approx 1.5
cm per month for the first 6 months, then approx 0.5 cm between6 - 12 months.
How many teeth should an infant have by 12 months? - Correct Answers 6 -8 teeth, with first teeth
coming in at about 6-10 months.
To help teething pain, what is the maximum amount of days that a parent should use acetaminophen or
ibuprofen? - Correct Answers 3 days
**Ibuprofen ONLY in babies over 6 months of age**
