ATI PEDIATRICS PROCTORED EXAM – RN NURSING Comprehensive Study Guide & Practice
Questions | 2025/2026
TABLE OF CONTENTS
| Section | Topic | Sample Questions |
|---------|-------|------------------|
| Exam Overview | Test Blueprint, Content Areas, Scoring | — |
| Section 1 | Health Promotion & Disease Prevention | 1–10 |
| Section 2 | Respiratory Disorders | 11–20 |
| Section 3 | Cardiovascular Disorders | 21–30 |
| Section 4 | Gastrointestinal Disorders | 31–40 |
| Section 5 | Neurological & Musculoskeletal Disorders | 41–50 |
| Section 6 | Infectious & Communicable Diseases | 51–60 |
| Section 7 | Endocrine & Metabolic Disorders | 61–70 |
| Section 8 | Hematologic & Oncologic Disorders | 71–80 |
| Section 9 | Renal & Genitourinary Disorders | 81–90 |
| Section 10 | Integumentary & Immunologic Disorders | 91–100 |
| Section 11 | Medication Administration & Nursing Care | 101–110 |
| Section 12 | Comprehensive Review & NGN-Style Questions | 111–120 |
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EXAM OVERVIEW
ATI RN Nursing Care of Children – Pediatrics Proctored Exam
,The ATI Pediatrics Proctored Exam is a comprehensive assessment designed to evaluate nursing
students' knowledge and clinical judgment in providing care to pediatric patients.
Exam Blueprint
| Content Area | Percentage |
|--------------|------------|
| Health Promotion & Disease Prevention | ~15% |
| Physiological Integrity | ~45% |
| Psychosocial Integrity | ~15% |
| Safe & Effective Care Environment | ~25% |
Key Focus Areas
- Growth and Development – Milestones, developmental theories, age-appropriate care
- Pediatric Assessment – Vital signs, physical assessment, pain assessment
- Common Pediatric Conditions – Respiratory, cardiac, GI, neurological, infectious diseases
- Medication Administration – Dosage calculations, safe administration, side effects
- Family-Centered Care – Communication, education, support
- Legal & Ethical Issues – Consent, confidentiality, child abuse reporting
Scoring Information
- Level 1: Below minimum passing expectations (scores typically 60–70%)
- Level 2: Meets minimum passing expectations (scores typically 71–80%)
,- Level 3: Exceeds minimum passing expectations (scores typically 81–100%)
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SECTION 1: HEALTH PROMOTION & DISEASE PREVENTION
Sample Questions 1–10
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Question 1
A 2-month-old infant is brought to the clinic for well-child care. Which developmental milestone
should the nurse expect the infant to have achieved?
- A) Rolling over from front to back
- B) Following objects with the eyes
- C) Sitting without support
- D) Transferring objects from hand to hand
Answer: B
Rationale: At 2 months, infants can follow objects with their eyes (visual tracking). Rolling over
occurs around 4–6 months. Sitting without support occurs around 6–8 months. Transferring
objects occurs around 7–9 months.
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Question 2
, The nurse is teaching parents about car seat safety for their newborn. Which statement by the
parent indicates understanding of proper car seat use?
- A) "I will place the car seat in the front seat so I can see my baby."
- B) "I will keep the car seat rear-facing until my baby is 2 years old."
- C) "I will put the car seat in a forward-facing position for better visibility."
- D) "I will place the car seat in the back seat facing forward after 6 months."
Answer: B
Rationale: The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends keeping children rear-facing
until age 2 or until they reach the maximum height and weight for the car seat. Car seats should
always be placed in the back seat, never the front seat.
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Question 3
A nurse is providing anticipatory guidance to parents of a 9-month-old infant. Which
developmental milestone should the nurse discuss?
- A) Walking independently
- B) Picking up small objects with a pincer grasp
- C) Drinking from a cup independently
- D) Using words to express needs
Answer: B
Rationale: At 9 months, infants develop the pincer grasp (using thumb and forefinger to pick up
small objects). Walking independently occurs around 12–15 months. Drinking from a cup occurs
around 12–15 months. Words typically emerge around 12 months.
Questions | 2025/2026
TABLE OF CONTENTS
| Section | Topic | Sample Questions |
|---------|-------|------------------|
| Exam Overview | Test Blueprint, Content Areas, Scoring | — |
| Section 1 | Health Promotion & Disease Prevention | 1–10 |
| Section 2 | Respiratory Disorders | 11–20 |
| Section 3 | Cardiovascular Disorders | 21–30 |
| Section 4 | Gastrointestinal Disorders | 31–40 |
| Section 5 | Neurological & Musculoskeletal Disorders | 41–50 |
| Section 6 | Infectious & Communicable Diseases | 51–60 |
| Section 7 | Endocrine & Metabolic Disorders | 61–70 |
| Section 8 | Hematologic & Oncologic Disorders | 71–80 |
| Section 9 | Renal & Genitourinary Disorders | 81–90 |
| Section 10 | Integumentary & Immunologic Disorders | 91–100 |
| Section 11 | Medication Administration & Nursing Care | 101–110 |
| Section 12 | Comprehensive Review & NGN-Style Questions | 111–120 |
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EXAM OVERVIEW
ATI RN Nursing Care of Children – Pediatrics Proctored Exam
,The ATI Pediatrics Proctored Exam is a comprehensive assessment designed to evaluate nursing
students' knowledge and clinical judgment in providing care to pediatric patients.
Exam Blueprint
| Content Area | Percentage |
|--------------|------------|
| Health Promotion & Disease Prevention | ~15% |
| Physiological Integrity | ~45% |
| Psychosocial Integrity | ~15% |
| Safe & Effective Care Environment | ~25% |
Key Focus Areas
- Growth and Development – Milestones, developmental theories, age-appropriate care
- Pediatric Assessment – Vital signs, physical assessment, pain assessment
- Common Pediatric Conditions – Respiratory, cardiac, GI, neurological, infectious diseases
- Medication Administration – Dosage calculations, safe administration, side effects
- Family-Centered Care – Communication, education, support
- Legal & Ethical Issues – Consent, confidentiality, child abuse reporting
Scoring Information
- Level 1: Below minimum passing expectations (scores typically 60–70%)
- Level 2: Meets minimum passing expectations (scores typically 71–80%)
,- Level 3: Exceeds minimum passing expectations (scores typically 81–100%)
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SECTION 1: HEALTH PROMOTION & DISEASE PREVENTION
Sample Questions 1–10
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Question 1
A 2-month-old infant is brought to the clinic for well-child care. Which developmental milestone
should the nurse expect the infant to have achieved?
- A) Rolling over from front to back
- B) Following objects with the eyes
- C) Sitting without support
- D) Transferring objects from hand to hand
Answer: B
Rationale: At 2 months, infants can follow objects with their eyes (visual tracking). Rolling over
occurs around 4–6 months. Sitting without support occurs around 6–8 months. Transferring
objects occurs around 7–9 months.
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Question 2
, The nurse is teaching parents about car seat safety for their newborn. Which statement by the
parent indicates understanding of proper car seat use?
- A) "I will place the car seat in the front seat so I can see my baby."
- B) "I will keep the car seat rear-facing until my baby is 2 years old."
- C) "I will put the car seat in a forward-facing position for better visibility."
- D) "I will place the car seat in the back seat facing forward after 6 months."
Answer: B
Rationale: The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends keeping children rear-facing
until age 2 or until they reach the maximum height and weight for the car seat. Car seats should
always be placed in the back seat, never the front seat.
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Question 3
A nurse is providing anticipatory guidance to parents of a 9-month-old infant. Which
developmental milestone should the nurse discuss?
- A) Walking independently
- B) Picking up small objects with a pincer grasp
- C) Drinking from a cup independently
- D) Using words to express needs
Answer: B
Rationale: At 9 months, infants develop the pincer grasp (using thumb and forefinger to pick up
small objects). Walking independently occurs around 12–15 months. Drinking from a cup occurs
around 12–15 months. Words typically emerge around 12 months.
