PN PEDIATRIC NURSING PRACTICE EXAM
(2025/2026)
Latest Questions & Verified Answers | Practical/Vocational Nursing | NCLEX-PN® Readiness
Overview
This 2025/2026 validated resource contains comprehensive PN pediatric nursing
practice questions with 100% verified answers, directly aligned with current
NCLEX-PN® test plans. Essential for practical/vocational nursing students preparing for
pediatric clinical rotations and certification examinations.
Key Features
✓ 65-Question Practice Exam matching NCLEX-PN® format
✓ Developmental milestone applications with age-specific care
✓ Pediatric medication calculations with safety checks
✓ Updated 2025/2026 immunization schedules and guidelines
✓ Family-centered care approaches with communication strategies
Content Domains
● Growth & Development (Birth-Adolescent) (15 Qs)
● Common Pediatric Illnesses (12 Qs)
● Immunizations & Preventative Care (10 Qs)
● Pediatric Medication Administration (8 Qs)
● Acute & Chronic Conditions (8 Qs)
● Health Promotion & Education (7 Qs)
● Psychosocial & Family Dynamics (5 Qs)
Answer Format
Correct answers in bold green with:
● Developmental stage rationales
● Weight-based dosage calculations
● Vaccine schedule references
● Family education priorities
🔹
Critical Updates 2025/2026
🔹
New pediatric respiratory guidelines
🔹
Revised vaccination protocols
🔹
Updated growth chart standards
Modified pediatric pain assessment tools
, Growth & Development (Birth-Adolescent) (Questions 1–15)
1. A 6-month-old infant should demonstrate which gross motor milestone?
a) Walking independently
b) Rolling front to back
c) Sitting without support
d) Pulling to stand
c) Sitting without support
Rationale: By 6 months, infants typically sit independently; rolling occurs earlier (4–5 months).
2. A parent reports a 9-month-old does not babble. What is the nurse’s
priority action?
a) Reassure normal variation
b) Refer for hearing evaluation
c) Teach sign language
d) Schedule speech therapy
b) Refer for hearing evaluation
Rationale: Babbling should begin by 6–9 months; absence may indicate hearing impairment.
3. According to Erikson, a toddler (1–3 years) is in which psychosocial
stage?
a) Trust vs. mistrust
b) Autonomy vs. shame and doubt
c) Initiative vs. guilt
d) Industry vs. inferiority
b) Autonomy vs. shame and doubt
Rationale: Toddlers develop independence through self-care tasks.
4. A 4-year-old fears monsters. What is the most appropriate response?
a) “Monsters aren’t real”
b) Use a nightlight and comfort object
c) Remove all toys
d) Ignore the fear
b) Use a nightlight and comfort object
Rationale: Magical thinking is normal; security objects reduce anxiety.
5. A school-age child (6–12 years) should achieve which fine motor skill?
a) Buttoning clothes
b) Tying shoelaces
c) Using scissors
d) Drawing a person with 6 parts
b) Tying shoelaces
Rationale: Shoe-tying is typically mastered by age 6–7.
6. A 2-year-old says “No!” to everything. What should the nurse teach the
parent?
(2025/2026)
Latest Questions & Verified Answers | Practical/Vocational Nursing | NCLEX-PN® Readiness
Overview
This 2025/2026 validated resource contains comprehensive PN pediatric nursing
practice questions with 100% verified answers, directly aligned with current
NCLEX-PN® test plans. Essential for practical/vocational nursing students preparing for
pediatric clinical rotations and certification examinations.
Key Features
✓ 65-Question Practice Exam matching NCLEX-PN® format
✓ Developmental milestone applications with age-specific care
✓ Pediatric medication calculations with safety checks
✓ Updated 2025/2026 immunization schedules and guidelines
✓ Family-centered care approaches with communication strategies
Content Domains
● Growth & Development (Birth-Adolescent) (15 Qs)
● Common Pediatric Illnesses (12 Qs)
● Immunizations & Preventative Care (10 Qs)
● Pediatric Medication Administration (8 Qs)
● Acute & Chronic Conditions (8 Qs)
● Health Promotion & Education (7 Qs)
● Psychosocial & Family Dynamics (5 Qs)
Answer Format
Correct answers in bold green with:
● Developmental stage rationales
● Weight-based dosage calculations
● Vaccine schedule references
● Family education priorities
🔹
Critical Updates 2025/2026
🔹
New pediatric respiratory guidelines
🔹
Revised vaccination protocols
🔹
Updated growth chart standards
Modified pediatric pain assessment tools
, Growth & Development (Birth-Adolescent) (Questions 1–15)
1. A 6-month-old infant should demonstrate which gross motor milestone?
a) Walking independently
b) Rolling front to back
c) Sitting without support
d) Pulling to stand
c) Sitting without support
Rationale: By 6 months, infants typically sit independently; rolling occurs earlier (4–5 months).
2. A parent reports a 9-month-old does not babble. What is the nurse’s
priority action?
a) Reassure normal variation
b) Refer for hearing evaluation
c) Teach sign language
d) Schedule speech therapy
b) Refer for hearing evaluation
Rationale: Babbling should begin by 6–9 months; absence may indicate hearing impairment.
3. According to Erikson, a toddler (1–3 years) is in which psychosocial
stage?
a) Trust vs. mistrust
b) Autonomy vs. shame and doubt
c) Initiative vs. guilt
d) Industry vs. inferiority
b) Autonomy vs. shame and doubt
Rationale: Toddlers develop independence through self-care tasks.
4. A 4-year-old fears monsters. What is the most appropriate response?
a) “Monsters aren’t real”
b) Use a nightlight and comfort object
c) Remove all toys
d) Ignore the fear
b) Use a nightlight and comfort object
Rationale: Magical thinking is normal; security objects reduce anxiety.
5. A school-age child (6–12 years) should achieve which fine motor skill?
a) Buttoning clothes
b) Tying shoelaces
c) Using scissors
d) Drawing a person with 6 parts
b) Tying shoelaces
Rationale: Shoe-tying is typically mastered by age 6–7.
6. A 2-year-old says “No!” to everything. What should the nurse teach the
parent?
