• ATI PN Pediatric 09/09/2026
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A nurse is teaching the parent of a toddler about home safety. Which of the following
statements by the parent indicates an understanding of the teaching?
a. "I lock my medications in the medicine cabinet."
b. "I keep my child's crib mattress at the highest level."
c. "I turn pot handles to the side of my stove while cooking."
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d. "I will give my child syrup of ipecac if she swallows something poisonous."
- Correct Answer :A
Rationale: Locking up medications and other potential poisons prevents access. Toddlers have
improved gross and fine motor skills that allow for further exploration of the environment and
possible access to hazardous substances.
A nurse is performing a physical assessment on a 6-month-old infant. Which of the
following reflexes should the nurse expect to find?
a. Stepping
b. Babinski
c. Extrusion
d. Moro –
Correct Answer :B
Rationale: The Babinski reflex, which is elicited by stroking the bottom of the foot and causing
the toes to fan and the big toe to dorsiflex, should be present until the age of 1 year. Persistence
of neonatal reflexes might indicate neurological deficits.
A nurse is preparing to administer recommended immunizations to a 2-month-old infant.
Which of the following immunizations should the nurse plan to administer?
a. Human papillomavirus (HPV) and hepatitis A
b. Measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) and tetanus, diphtheria, and acellular pertussis
(TDaP)
c. Haemophilus influenzae type B (Hib) and inactivated polio virus (IPV)
d. Varicella (VAR) and live attenuated influenza vaccine (LAIV) –
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Correct Answer :C
Rationale: The recommended immunizations for a 2-month-old infant include Hib and IPV. The
Hib immunization series consists of 3 to 4 doses, depending on the immunization used, and at a
minimum is administered at the ages of 2 months, 4 months, and 12 to 15 months. The IPV
immunization series consists of 4 doses and is administered at the ages of 2 months, 4 months, 6
to 18 months, and 4 to 6 years.
A nurse is developing a plan of care for a school-age child who underwent a surgical
procedure that resulted in temporary loss of vision. Which of the following interventions
should the nurse include in the plan of care?
a. Assign an assistive personnel to feed the child.
b. Explain sounds the child is hearing.
c. Have the child use a cane when ambulating.
d. Rotate nurses caring for the child. –
Correct Answer :B
Rationale: The noises in a facility can be frightening to a child who is experiencing a sensory
loss. It is important to explain these noises to allay the child's fears.
A nurse is assessing a 3-year-old child who is 1 day postoperative following a tonsillectomy.
Which of the following methods should the nurse use to determine if the child is
experiencing pain?
a. Ask the parents.
b. Use the FACES scale.
c. Use the numeric rating scale.
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d. Check the child's temperature. –
Correct Answer :B
Rationale: Pain is a subjective experience even for a 3-year-old child. The FACES scale can be
used to accurately determine the presence of pain in children as young as 3 years of age.
12. A nurse is assessing a 6-month-old infant at a well-child visit. Which of the following
findings indicates the need for further assessment?
a. Grabs feet and pulls them to her mouth
b. Posterior fontanel is closed
c. Legs remain crossed and extended when supine
d. Birth weight has doubled –
Correct Answer :C
Rationale: Legs crossed and extended when supine is an unexpected finding and requires further
assessment. At 6 months of age, the legs flex at the knees when the infant is supine. Crossed and
extended legs when supine is a finding associated with cerebral palsy.
A nurse is observing a mother who is playing peek-a-boo with her 8-month-old child. The
mother asks if this game has any developmental significance. The nurse should inform the
mother that peek-a-boo helps develop which of the following concepts in the child?
a. Hand-eye coordination
b. Sense of trust
c. Object permanence
d. Egocentrism - Correct Answer :C
Rationale: Object permanence refers to the cognitive skill of knowing an object still exists even
when it is out of sight. In discovering a hidden object while playing peek-a-boo, the infant
experiences validation of this concept.
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ATI PN Pediatric Proctored Exam 4 (2026) |
NGN Pediatric Nursing Questions & Answers,
100% Verified Graded A+ Guaranteed Pass and
First Attempt– (2026) Actual Questions &
Answers 100% Guarantee Pass
A nurse is teaching the parent of a toddler about home safety. Which of the following
statements by the parent indicates an understanding of the teaching?
a. "I lock my medications in the medicine cabinet."
b. "I keep my child's crib mattress at the highest level."
c. "I turn pot handles to the side of my stove while cooking."
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d. "I will give my child syrup of ipecac if she swallows something poisonous."
- Correct Answer :A
Rationale: Locking up medications and other potential poisons prevents access. Toddlers have
improved gross and fine motor skills that allow for further exploration of the environment and
possible access to hazardous substances.
A nurse is performing a physical assessment on a 6-month-old infant. Which of the
following reflexes should the nurse expect to find?
a. Stepping
b. Babinski
c. Extrusion
d. Moro –
Correct Answer :B
Rationale: The Babinski reflex, which is elicited by stroking the bottom of the foot and causing
the toes to fan and the big toe to dorsiflex, should be present until the age of 1 year. Persistence
of neonatal reflexes might indicate neurological deficits.
A nurse is preparing to administer recommended immunizations to a 2-month-old infant.
Which of the following immunizations should the nurse plan to administer?
a. Human papillomavirus (HPV) and hepatitis A
b. Measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) and tetanus, diphtheria, and acellular pertussis
(TDaP)
c. Haemophilus influenzae type B (Hib) and inactivated polio virus (IPV)
d. Varicella (VAR) and live attenuated influenza vaccine (LAIV) –
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Correct Answer :C
Rationale: The recommended immunizations for a 2-month-old infant include Hib and IPV. The
Hib immunization series consists of 3 to 4 doses, depending on the immunization used, and at a
minimum is administered at the ages of 2 months, 4 months, and 12 to 15 months. The IPV
immunization series consists of 4 doses and is administered at the ages of 2 months, 4 months, 6
to 18 months, and 4 to 6 years.
A nurse is developing a plan of care for a school-age child who underwent a surgical
procedure that resulted in temporary loss of vision. Which of the following interventions
should the nurse include in the plan of care?
a. Assign an assistive personnel to feed the child.
b. Explain sounds the child is hearing.
c. Have the child use a cane when ambulating.
d. Rotate nurses caring for the child. –
Correct Answer :B
Rationale: The noises in a facility can be frightening to a child who is experiencing a sensory
loss. It is important to explain these noises to allay the child's fears.
A nurse is assessing a 3-year-old child who is 1 day postoperative following a tonsillectomy.
Which of the following methods should the nurse use to determine if the child is
experiencing pain?
a. Ask the parents.
b. Use the FACES scale.
c. Use the numeric rating scale.
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d. Check the child's temperature. –
Correct Answer :B
Rationale: Pain is a subjective experience even for a 3-year-old child. The FACES scale can be
used to accurately determine the presence of pain in children as young as 3 years of age.
12. A nurse is assessing a 6-month-old infant at a well-child visit. Which of the following
findings indicates the need for further assessment?
a. Grabs feet and pulls them to her mouth
b. Posterior fontanel is closed
c. Legs remain crossed and extended when supine
d. Birth weight has doubled –
Correct Answer :C
Rationale: Legs crossed and extended when supine is an unexpected finding and requires further
assessment. At 6 months of age, the legs flex at the knees when the infant is supine. Crossed and
extended legs when supine is a finding associated with cerebral palsy.
A nurse is observing a mother who is playing peek-a-boo with her 8-month-old child. The
mother asks if this game has any developmental significance. The nurse should inform the
mother that peek-a-boo helps develop which of the following concepts in the child?
a. Hand-eye coordination
b. Sense of trust
c. Object permanence
d. Egocentrism - Correct Answer :C
Rationale: Object permanence refers to the cognitive skill of knowing an object still exists even
when it is out of sight. In discovering a hidden object while playing peek-a-boo, the infant
experiences validation of this concept.
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