ATI - Physical Assessment of Child (Pretest & Posttest) Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified

ATI - Physical Assessment of Child (Pretest & Posttest) Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified What is the best position to place a toddler in for an abdominal assessment? Supine with knees slightly flexed Which site is most appropriate for checking a pulse in an infant under 1 year? Brachial artery What is the expected respiratory pattern in a newborn? Irregular with periods of apnea less than 15 seconds How should the nurse assess a preschooler’s ears during a physical exam? Pull the pinna down and back What is the expected finding when assessing the fontanels of a 12-month-old infant? Anterior fontanel is closed; posterior fontanel is already closed 2 Which pulse site is best for measuring heart rate in a 3-year-old child? Apical pulse at the 4th intercostal space, left midclavicular line What behavior should the nurse expect from a 2-year-old during a physical assessment? Resists examination and seeks comfort from caregiver How is head circumference measured on an infant? Measure just above the eyebrows and around the largest part of the head At what age should the Babinski reflex disappear? By 12 months of age What is the best method to measure the length of a 10-month-old? Place the infant supine and measure from head to heel What is the best indicator of hydration in a child? Urine output and moist mucous membranes 3 What is a normal respiratory rate for a 6-year-old child? 18 to 25 breaths per minute Where should the stethoscope be placed to auscultate bowel sounds in a child? All four quadrants of the abdomen What is the best way to assess visual acuity in a 5-year-old? Use a Snellen or Lea chart Which reflex is normally present at birth but disappears around 4 months of age? Moro reflex What is the expected heart rate for a school-aged child at rest? 70 to 110 beats per minute What is the correct method to examine a toddler’s mouth? Have the parent assist while using a tongue blade if needed 4 What would be a concerning finding during lung auscultation in a child? Absence of breath sounds in one lung