,ATI Pediatrics Assessment - PN Exam Questions And Answers
2026/2027
1.** A nurse is assessing a 4-month-old infant during a well-child visit. Which
developmental milestone should the nurse expect the infant to demonstrate?
A) Sitting independently without support
B) Grasping a rattle briefly
C) Crawling on hands and knees
D) Transferring objects from hand to hand
**Correct Answer:** B) Grasping a rattle briefly
**Rationale:** At 4 months, infants typically can grasp objects briefly, hold a
rattle, and bring objects to their mouth. Sitting independently occurs around
6-8 months. Crawling occurs at 8-10 months. Transferring objects occurs
around 6-7 months.
**2.** A nurse is providing anticipatory guidance to the parents of a 12-
month-old. Which statement indicates an understanding of injury prevention?
A) "We will place crib bumper pads to prevent the baby from hitting their
head."
B) "We will turn the water heater temperature to 140°F (60°C)."
C) "We will keep the car seat rear-facing until at least age 2."
D) "We will give whole milk in a sippy cup at bedtime to help them sleep."
**Correct Answer:** C) "We will keep the car seat rear-facing until at least
age 2."
,**Rationale:** The AAP recommends rear-facing car seats until age 2 or until
the child reaches the maximum height/weight limit. Bumper pads are a
suffocation/SIDS risk. Water heaters should be set to 120°F (49°C) to prevent
burns. Bedtime bottles/sippy cups cause "bottle mouth caries."
**3.** A nurse is assessing a 2-year-old toddler. Which finding is consistent
with expected growth and development?
A) The child can hop on one foot
B) The child has a vocabulary of approximately 50 words
C) The child can ride a tricycle
D) The child can draw a circle
**Correct Answer:** B) The child has a vocabulary of approximately 50 words
**Rationale:** A 2-year-old typically has a vocabulary of 50-100 words and
can combine two words into simple phrases. Hopping and tricycle riding are
4-5 year milestones. Drawing a circle is a 3-year milestone.
**4.** A nurse is providing anticipatory guidance to the parents of a 15-
month-old. Which statement by the parents indicates a need for further
teaching?
A) "We will use a forward-facing car seat now that our child is 15 months
old."
B) "We will keep small objects out of reach to prevent choking."
C) "We will childproof the cabinets with safety latches."
D) "We will supervise our child during bath time."
, **Correct Answer:** A) "We will use a forward-facing car seat now that our
child is 15 months old."
**Rationale:** The AAP recommends rear-facing car seats until age 2 or until
the child reaches the maximum height/weight limit. A 15-month-old should
still be in a rear-facing seat. The other statements demonstrate appropriate
safety awareness.
**5.** A nurse is assessing a 6-month-old infant. Which finding should the
nurse report to the healthcare provider?
A) The infant can roll from back to abdomen
B) The infant can sit with support
C) The infant does not recognize parents
D) The infant babbles single syllables
**Correct Answer:** C) The infant does not recognize parents
**Rationale:** By 6 months, infants should recognize familiar faces and show
stranger anxiety. Rolling over, sitting with support, and babbling are
expected milestones at 6 months.
**6.** A nurse is providing teaching to the parents of a 4-year-old child about
expected developmental milestones. Which statement by the parents
indicates understanding?
A) "Our child should be able to hop on one foot."
B) "Our child should be able to ride a tricycle."
C) "Our child should be able to tie their shoes."
D) "Our child should be able to print their name."
2026/2027
1.** A nurse is assessing a 4-month-old infant during a well-child visit. Which
developmental milestone should the nurse expect the infant to demonstrate?
A) Sitting independently without support
B) Grasping a rattle briefly
C) Crawling on hands and knees
D) Transferring objects from hand to hand
**Correct Answer:** B) Grasping a rattle briefly
**Rationale:** At 4 months, infants typically can grasp objects briefly, hold a
rattle, and bring objects to their mouth. Sitting independently occurs around
6-8 months. Crawling occurs at 8-10 months. Transferring objects occurs
around 6-7 months.
**2.** A nurse is providing anticipatory guidance to the parents of a 12-
month-old. Which statement indicates an understanding of injury prevention?
A) "We will place crib bumper pads to prevent the baby from hitting their
head."
B) "We will turn the water heater temperature to 140°F (60°C)."
C) "We will keep the car seat rear-facing until at least age 2."
D) "We will give whole milk in a sippy cup at bedtime to help them sleep."
**Correct Answer:** C) "We will keep the car seat rear-facing until at least
age 2."
,**Rationale:** The AAP recommends rear-facing car seats until age 2 or until
the child reaches the maximum height/weight limit. Bumper pads are a
suffocation/SIDS risk. Water heaters should be set to 120°F (49°C) to prevent
burns. Bedtime bottles/sippy cups cause "bottle mouth caries."
**3.** A nurse is assessing a 2-year-old toddler. Which finding is consistent
with expected growth and development?
A) The child can hop on one foot
B) The child has a vocabulary of approximately 50 words
C) The child can ride a tricycle
D) The child can draw a circle
**Correct Answer:** B) The child has a vocabulary of approximately 50 words
**Rationale:** A 2-year-old typically has a vocabulary of 50-100 words and
can combine two words into simple phrases. Hopping and tricycle riding are
4-5 year milestones. Drawing a circle is a 3-year milestone.
**4.** A nurse is providing anticipatory guidance to the parents of a 15-
month-old. Which statement by the parents indicates a need for further
teaching?
A) "We will use a forward-facing car seat now that our child is 15 months
old."
B) "We will keep small objects out of reach to prevent choking."
C) "We will childproof the cabinets with safety latches."
D) "We will supervise our child during bath time."
, **Correct Answer:** A) "We will use a forward-facing car seat now that our
child is 15 months old."
**Rationale:** The AAP recommends rear-facing car seats until age 2 or until
the child reaches the maximum height/weight limit. A 15-month-old should
still be in a rear-facing seat. The other statements demonstrate appropriate
safety awareness.
**5.** A nurse is assessing a 6-month-old infant. Which finding should the
nurse report to the healthcare provider?
A) The infant can roll from back to abdomen
B) The infant can sit with support
C) The infant does not recognize parents
D) The infant babbles single syllables
**Correct Answer:** C) The infant does not recognize parents
**Rationale:** By 6 months, infants should recognize familiar faces and show
stranger anxiety. Rolling over, sitting with support, and babbling are
expected milestones at 6 months.
**6.** A nurse is providing teaching to the parents of a 4-year-old child about
expected developmental milestones. Which statement by the parents
indicates understanding?
A) "Our child should be able to hop on one foot."
B) "Our child should be able to ride a tricycle."
C) "Our child should be able to tie their shoes."
D) "Our child should be able to print their name."
