ATI Pediatric Test Bank – 50 Questions and Correct
Solutions for NCLEX Success (2025/2026)
Prepared for NCLEX-RN Preparation
Contents
1 Introduction 2
2 Questions 2
3 Study Strategies 15
4 Resources 15
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, 1 Introduction
This study guide provides 50 pediatric nursing questions designed to prepare candidates
for the NCLEX-RN, focusing on clinical judgment and pediatric care. The questions
include multiple-choice, select-all-that-apply (SATA), fill-in-the-blank, hotspot, drag-and-
drop, and Next Generation NCLEX (NGN) case studies. Each question includes the
correct answer and a rationale to reinforce learning.
2 Questions
1. A nurse is assessing a 3-year-old during a well-child visit. Which behavior
is developmentally appropriate?
A. Engages in cooperative play
B. Uses parallel play
C. Follows multi-step instructions
D. Reads simple words
Answer: B
Rationale: Parallel play is typical for toddlers (1–3 years), where children play
alongside but not cooperatively with peers.
2. Which milestone should a nurse expect in a 6-month-old infant?
A. Walking independently
B. Sitting without support
C. Speaking single words
D. Using a pincer grasp
Answer: B
Rationale: By 6 months, infants can sit without support. Walking occurs around
12 months, words at 12–18 months, and pincer grasp at 9–12 months.
3. A nurse is educating parents of a 4-year-old about expected behaviors.
Which should be included? (Select all that apply.)
A. Engages in magical thinking
B. Shares toys willingly
C. Asks “why” frequently
D. Ties shoelaces independently
E. Uses sentences of 4–5 words
Answer: A, C, E
Rationale: Preschoolers (3–5 years) exhibit magical thinking, ask “why,” and use
short sentences. Sharing is inconsistent, and tying shoelaces occurs later.
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Solutions for NCLEX Success (2025/2026)
Prepared for NCLEX-RN Preparation
Contents
1 Introduction 2
2 Questions 2
3 Study Strategies 15
4 Resources 15
1
, 1 Introduction
This study guide provides 50 pediatric nursing questions designed to prepare candidates
for the NCLEX-RN, focusing on clinical judgment and pediatric care. The questions
include multiple-choice, select-all-that-apply (SATA), fill-in-the-blank, hotspot, drag-and-
drop, and Next Generation NCLEX (NGN) case studies. Each question includes the
correct answer and a rationale to reinforce learning.
2 Questions
1. A nurse is assessing a 3-year-old during a well-child visit. Which behavior
is developmentally appropriate?
A. Engages in cooperative play
B. Uses parallel play
C. Follows multi-step instructions
D. Reads simple words
Answer: B
Rationale: Parallel play is typical for toddlers (1–3 years), where children play
alongside but not cooperatively with peers.
2. Which milestone should a nurse expect in a 6-month-old infant?
A. Walking independently
B. Sitting without support
C. Speaking single words
D. Using a pincer grasp
Answer: B
Rationale: By 6 months, infants can sit without support. Walking occurs around
12 months, words at 12–18 months, and pincer grasp at 9–12 months.
3. A nurse is educating parents of a 4-year-old about expected behaviors.
Which should be included? (Select all that apply.)
A. Engages in magical thinking
B. Shares toys willingly
C. Asks “why” frequently
D. Ties shoelaces independently
E. Uses sentences of 4–5 words
Answer: A, C, E
Rationale: Preschoolers (3–5 years) exhibit magical thinking, ask “why,” and use
short sentences. Sharing is inconsistent, and tying shoelaces occurs later.
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