ATI Peds Proctored Exam Newest 2026 Questions and
Correct Detailed Answers Already Graded A+
A nurse working at a clinic speaks on the telephone with a parent of a 2-monthold
infant. The parent tells the nurse that the infant has projectile vomiting followed
by hunger after meals. Which of the following response by the nurse is
appropriate? - CORRECT ANSWER-"Bring your infant into the clinic today to be
seen"
A nurse is caring for a 4 year old child who is 2 days postoperative following the
insertion of a ventriculoperitoneal shunt. Which of the following findings should
the nurse identify as the priority . (causes icp hydrocephalus) - CORRECT
ANSWER-lethargy (high pitched cry, respiratory changes, bradycardia, wide pulse
pressure, irritability
a nurse is caring for a child following an open reduction and internal fixation of a
fractured femur and application of a cast. The cast has a window cut in it for
viewing of the incision. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
- CORRECT ANSWER-Perform neurovascular checks of the affected extremity
(check for infection, color, capillary refill, redness)
,A nurse is an urgent care clinic is assisting with the care of a toddler who ingested
30 tablets of aspirin. Which of the following substances should the nurse
administer to the toddler? - CORRECT ANSWER-Activated charcoal (can work
with toxin, poison. Given through ng tube absorbs toxins)a nurse is planning care
for a child who has severe diarrhea. which of the following actions is the nurse
priority? - CORRECT ANSWER-Assess fluid balance
A nurse is caring for a toddler who's parent states that the child has a mass in his
abdominal area and his urine is a pink color. Which of the following actions is the
nurse's priority? - CORRECT ANSWER-Instruct the parent to avoid pressing on
the abdominal area
A nurse is caring for a child who has acute glomerulonephritis. Which of the
following actions is the nurse's priority? - CORRECT ANSWER-Check the Childs
weight daily
A nurse is caring for a child who has a suspected diagnosis of bacterial meningitis.
Which of the following is the nurse's priority? - CORRECT ANSWER-Administer
antibiotics when available
A nurse is collecting data from an adolescent. Which of the following represents
the greatest risk for suicide? - CORRECT ANSWER-Active psychiatric disorder
(Mark, mental problems, patients mind is unstable)
, A nurse is collecting data from an infant who has otitis media (middle ear
infection). The nurse should expect which of the following findings? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Tugging on the affected ear lobe
A nurse is reinforcing reaching with a parent of a 1 month old infant who is to
undergo the initial surgery to treat Hirschsprung's disease (a ganglionic
megacolon, part of the colon isn't connected to the nerves or not functioning, so
there will be an increase size of the colon and stool gets stuck in there). Which of
the following statements should indicate to the nurse that the parent
understanding the goal of surgery? - CORRECT ANSWER-"I'm glad that the
ostomy is only temporary " (1st there going to cut the nonfunctioning of the
colon, and then apply temporary colostomy, after a couple of months they will
suture it together)
A nurse is caring for an infant who is 1 day postoperative following surgical repair
of a cleft lip. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Apply an antibiotic ointment to the suture site
A nurse is reinforcing discharge instructions with a parent of a child who has cystic
fibrosis. Which of the following statements by the parent indicates an
understanding of the teaching? - CORRECT ANSWER-"I will make sure my child
washes her hands before eating"
Correct Detailed Answers Already Graded A+
A nurse working at a clinic speaks on the telephone with a parent of a 2-monthold
infant. The parent tells the nurse that the infant has projectile vomiting followed
by hunger after meals. Which of the following response by the nurse is
appropriate? - CORRECT ANSWER-"Bring your infant into the clinic today to be
seen"
A nurse is caring for a 4 year old child who is 2 days postoperative following the
insertion of a ventriculoperitoneal shunt. Which of the following findings should
the nurse identify as the priority . (causes icp hydrocephalus) - CORRECT
ANSWER-lethargy (high pitched cry, respiratory changes, bradycardia, wide pulse
pressure, irritability
a nurse is caring for a child following an open reduction and internal fixation of a
fractured femur and application of a cast. The cast has a window cut in it for
viewing of the incision. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
- CORRECT ANSWER-Perform neurovascular checks of the affected extremity
(check for infection, color, capillary refill, redness)
,A nurse is an urgent care clinic is assisting with the care of a toddler who ingested
30 tablets of aspirin. Which of the following substances should the nurse
administer to the toddler? - CORRECT ANSWER-Activated charcoal (can work
with toxin, poison. Given through ng tube absorbs toxins)a nurse is planning care
for a child who has severe diarrhea. which of the following actions is the nurse
priority? - CORRECT ANSWER-Assess fluid balance
A nurse is caring for a toddler who's parent states that the child has a mass in his
abdominal area and his urine is a pink color. Which of the following actions is the
nurse's priority? - CORRECT ANSWER-Instruct the parent to avoid pressing on
the abdominal area
A nurse is caring for a child who has acute glomerulonephritis. Which of the
following actions is the nurse's priority? - CORRECT ANSWER-Check the Childs
weight daily
A nurse is caring for a child who has a suspected diagnosis of bacterial meningitis.
Which of the following is the nurse's priority? - CORRECT ANSWER-Administer
antibiotics when available
A nurse is collecting data from an adolescent. Which of the following represents
the greatest risk for suicide? - CORRECT ANSWER-Active psychiatric disorder
(Mark, mental problems, patients mind is unstable)
, A nurse is collecting data from an infant who has otitis media (middle ear
infection). The nurse should expect which of the following findings? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Tugging on the affected ear lobe
A nurse is reinforcing reaching with a parent of a 1 month old infant who is to
undergo the initial surgery to treat Hirschsprung's disease (a ganglionic
megacolon, part of the colon isn't connected to the nerves or not functioning, so
there will be an increase size of the colon and stool gets stuck in there). Which of
the following statements should indicate to the nurse that the parent
understanding the goal of surgery? - CORRECT ANSWER-"I'm glad that the
ostomy is only temporary " (1st there going to cut the nonfunctioning of the
colon, and then apply temporary colostomy, after a couple of months they will
suture it together)
A nurse is caring for an infant who is 1 day postoperative following surgical repair
of a cleft lip. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Apply an antibiotic ointment to the suture site
A nurse is reinforcing discharge instructions with a parent of a child who has cystic
fibrosis. Which of the following statements by the parent indicates an
understanding of the teaching? - CORRECT ANSWER-"I will make sure my child
washes her hands before eating"
