PEDS ATI EXAMINATION SCRIPT 2025/2026 QUESTIONS WITH
SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
✔✔A nurse is reviewing the laboratory values for an infant who is receiving treatment
for severe dehydration. Which of the following laboratory values indicates the
effectiveness of the treatment? - ✔✔Serum sodium 140 mEq/L
✔✔A nurse in a provider's office is assessing a child who has a fever and is
experiencing fatigue. Which of the following findings is a manifestation of erythema
infectiosum (Fifth Disease)? - ✔✔red rash on face
✔✔A child has just returned to the unit following a cardiac catheterization. When
assessing the catheter insertion site, the nurse notes that the dressing is saturated with
blood. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first? - ✔✔Apply direct
pressure 1 inch above the site.
prevent further bleeding
✔✔A nurse is assessing an infant with a ventricular septal defect. Which of the following
assessment findings should the nurse expect? - ✔✔loud harsh murmur
✔✔A nurse is caring for a preschool-age child after a tonsillectomy. Which of the
following assessment findings requires immediate intervention? - ✔✔continuous
swallowing
✔✔A nurse is teaching the parent of a child who has celiac disease. Which of the
following grains can be included in the child's diet? - ✔✔corn
✔✔A nurse is assessing a client diagnosed with celiac disease. Which of the following
is an expected finding? - ✔✔Steatorrhea
✔✔A nurse is planning care for a newborn who is scheduled for a myelomeningocele
repair. Preoperative nursing care should include which of the following? - ✔✔Maintain
the newborn's legs in abduction.
✔✔A nurse is reviewing the preoperative care plan for a preschooler diagnosed with
Wilms' tumor. Which of the following interventions is appropriate for the nurse to
include? - ✔✔Avoid abdominal pressure when bathing the child.
✔✔A nurse is planning the care of a school-age child who has neutropenia following
chemotherapy. Which of the following activities will meet the developmental needs of
this child? - ✔✔Providing the child with a book of riddles
, ✔✔A nurse is preparing to administer IV potassium to a school-age child admitted with
diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). Which of the following functions should the nurse assess
prior to administration of the medication? - ✔✔renal
✔✔A school nurse is providing an in-service to faculty about improving education for
students who have ADHD. Which of the following statements by faculty members
indicates a need for further teaching? - ✔✔"I will plan to teach challenging academic
subjects to students who have ADHD in the afternoon."
✔✔A nurse is caring for a toddler being seen for a well-child visit. Based on the
information provided in the chart, which of the following would be an appropriate action
by the nurse? (Click on the "Exhibit" button for additional client information. There are
three tabs that contain separate categories of data.) - ✔✔Hold the flu vaccine and
contact the provider.
egg allergy
✔✔A parent presents to the clinic with a 9-month-old infant for a well-child checkup.
Which of the following developmental behaviors should the nurse expect to see in the
infant? - ✔✔bangs two toys together
✔✔A nurse is caring for a school-age child who is immunocompromised. Which of the
following actions by the nurse is appropriate? - ✔✔place the child in a private room
✔✔A nurse is caring for a school-age child who was admitted to the burn unit with
partial-thickness burns of the trunk and face. Which of the following nursing
interventions should the nurse use to help increase the child's self-esteem? -
✔✔Encourage the child to be an active participant in self-care.
✔✔The mother of a toddler who was admitted to a pediatric unit must leave the facility
to meet her other children at the school bus stop. Which of the following actions should
the nurse suggest to the mother to make the transition easiest for the toddler? -
✔✔Provide a security item before leaving.
✔✔A nurse is caring for a preschooler in the hospital. The nurse should recognize that
an appropriate way to explain to the child when her parent will return is to state, -
✔✔"Your mommy will be back after you eat."
✔✔A nurse is caring for a child who is receiving a blood transfusion. Which of the
following symptoms should alert the nurse to a hemolytic reaction? - ✔✔flank pain
SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
✔✔A nurse is reviewing the laboratory values for an infant who is receiving treatment
for severe dehydration. Which of the following laboratory values indicates the
effectiveness of the treatment? - ✔✔Serum sodium 140 mEq/L
✔✔A nurse in a provider's office is assessing a child who has a fever and is
experiencing fatigue. Which of the following findings is a manifestation of erythema
infectiosum (Fifth Disease)? - ✔✔red rash on face
✔✔A child has just returned to the unit following a cardiac catheterization. When
assessing the catheter insertion site, the nurse notes that the dressing is saturated with
blood. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first? - ✔✔Apply direct
pressure 1 inch above the site.
prevent further bleeding
✔✔A nurse is assessing an infant with a ventricular septal defect. Which of the following
assessment findings should the nurse expect? - ✔✔loud harsh murmur
✔✔A nurse is caring for a preschool-age child after a tonsillectomy. Which of the
following assessment findings requires immediate intervention? - ✔✔continuous
swallowing
✔✔A nurse is teaching the parent of a child who has celiac disease. Which of the
following grains can be included in the child's diet? - ✔✔corn
✔✔A nurse is assessing a client diagnosed with celiac disease. Which of the following
is an expected finding? - ✔✔Steatorrhea
✔✔A nurse is planning care for a newborn who is scheduled for a myelomeningocele
repair. Preoperative nursing care should include which of the following? - ✔✔Maintain
the newborn's legs in abduction.
✔✔A nurse is reviewing the preoperative care plan for a preschooler diagnosed with
Wilms' tumor. Which of the following interventions is appropriate for the nurse to
include? - ✔✔Avoid abdominal pressure when bathing the child.
✔✔A nurse is planning the care of a school-age child who has neutropenia following
chemotherapy. Which of the following activities will meet the developmental needs of
this child? - ✔✔Providing the child with a book of riddles
, ✔✔A nurse is preparing to administer IV potassium to a school-age child admitted with
diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). Which of the following functions should the nurse assess
prior to administration of the medication? - ✔✔renal
✔✔A school nurse is providing an in-service to faculty about improving education for
students who have ADHD. Which of the following statements by faculty members
indicates a need for further teaching? - ✔✔"I will plan to teach challenging academic
subjects to students who have ADHD in the afternoon."
✔✔A nurse is caring for a toddler being seen for a well-child visit. Based on the
information provided in the chart, which of the following would be an appropriate action
by the nurse? (Click on the "Exhibit" button for additional client information. There are
three tabs that contain separate categories of data.) - ✔✔Hold the flu vaccine and
contact the provider.
egg allergy
✔✔A parent presents to the clinic with a 9-month-old infant for a well-child checkup.
Which of the following developmental behaviors should the nurse expect to see in the
infant? - ✔✔bangs two toys together
✔✔A nurse is caring for a school-age child who is immunocompromised. Which of the
following actions by the nurse is appropriate? - ✔✔place the child in a private room
✔✔A nurse is caring for a school-age child who was admitted to the burn unit with
partial-thickness burns of the trunk and face. Which of the following nursing
interventions should the nurse use to help increase the child's self-esteem? -
✔✔Encourage the child to be an active participant in self-care.
✔✔The mother of a toddler who was admitted to a pediatric unit must leave the facility
to meet her other children at the school bus stop. Which of the following actions should
the nurse suggest to the mother to make the transition easiest for the toddler? -
✔✔Provide a security item before leaving.
✔✔A nurse is caring for a preschooler in the hospital. The nurse should recognize that
an appropriate way to explain to the child when her parent will return is to state, -
✔✔"Your mommy will be back after you eat."
✔✔A nurse is caring for a child who is receiving a blood transfusion. Which of the
following symptoms should alert the nurse to a hemolytic reaction? - ✔✔flank pain
