Pediatric ATI, ATI Test Bank 2025, Next Gen
NCLEX Pediatric, ATI Verified Answers,
Pediatric Proctored Exam NGN, ATI Exam
Prep 2025
A nurse is providing education to the parent of a toddler who is about to receive her first
dose of the MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) immunization. Which of the following
statements by the parent indicates an understanding of the teaching?
a. I am not going to let my child play with other children for 2 days.
b. I will need to return in 2 weeks for my child to receive the varicella immunization.
c. I can give my child acetaminophen for discomfort associated with the immunization.
d. My child might have discharge from the injection site.
- ANS :c. I can give my child acetaminophen for discomfort associated with the
immunization.
Rationale: Parents can give acetaminophen for minor discomforts such as low-grade fever
and local tenderness resulting from the administration of the immunization.
A nurse is providing teaching to the parents of a 4-year-old child about fine motor
development. Which of the following tasks should the nurse include in the teaching as an
expected finding for this age group?
a. Copies a circle
b. Cuts old using a table knife
c. Begins writing in cursive
d. Prints first and last name clearly –
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,ANS :a. Copies a circle
Rationale: The nurse should explain that copying a circle is a skill achieved by the age of 4
years.
A nurse is providing teaching to the parent of a 4-year old child about fine motor
development. Which of the following tasks should the nurse include in the teaching as an
expected finding for this age group?
a. Brightly colored mobile
b. Plastic stethoscope
c. Small piece jigsaw puzzle
d. A book of short stories –
ANS :b. Plastic stethoscope
Rationale: Preschool play centers on imitative activities. Providing a stethoscope allows the
child an opportunity for therapeutic play. Imitating health care personnel helps to ease the
fear of unfamiliar equipment.
A nurse in an emergency department is caring for an 8-year-old who is up-to-date with
current immunization recommendations and has a deep puncture injury. Which of the
following should the nurse anticipate administering?
a. Diphtheria, tetanus, and acellular pertussis (DTaP) vaccine
b. A single injection of tetanus immune globulin (TIG) mixed with the pediatric tetanus
booster (DT)
c. Tetanus, diphtheria, and acellular pertussis (Tdap) vaccine
d. Adult tetanus booster (Td) –
ANS :d. Adult tetanus booster (Td)
Rationale: Td is recommended for wound prophylaxis in children ages 7 yrs and older. Td is
also recommended q 10 yrs after 18 yrs of age.
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, A nurse is providing teaching about promoting sleep with the parent of a 3-year-old toddler.
Which of the following information should the nurse include?
a. Follow a nightly routine and established bedtime.
b. Encourage active play prior to bedtime.
c. Let the child remain awake until tired enough to go to sleep.
d. Reward the child with a food treat just prior to sleep if the child goes to bed on time. –
ANS :a. Follow a nightly routine and established bedtime.
Rationale: Preschool-age children test limits. Consistency in approach to bedtime is very
important. Bedtime is more likely to be pleasant for everyone if a routine is established and
followed every night.
A nurse is planning to implement relaxation strategies with a young child prior to a painful
procedure. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
a. Ask the child to hold his breath and then blow it out slowly.
b. Ask the child to describe a pleasurable event.
c. Bounce the child gently while holding him upright.
d. Rock the child in long rhythmic movements
. - ANS :d. Rock the child in long rhythmic movements.
Rationale: The nurse can implement relaxation strategies by sitting with the child in a well-
supported position such as against the chest, and then rocking or swaying back and forth in
long, wide movements.
A nurse is assessing a 6-year-old child at a well-child visit. Which of the following findings
requires further assessment by the nurse?
a. Presence of sparse, fine pubic hair
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