, ATI RN Pediatric Nursing Proctored Exam 2026 with
NGN: Questions and Answers with Rationales |
Verified ATI RN Pediatrics Exam
2026 Study Update — 100 Questions with NGN
Instructions: Select the single best answer unless otherwise indicated. For NGN
items, follow the directions provided. The answer key and detailed rationales are
provided separately after Question 100.
PART I — QUESTIONS
Growth and Development
1.
The nurse is assessing a 6-month-old infant. Which finding is
expected?
A. Walking independently
B. Rolling from abdomen to back
C. Using two-word phrases
D. Riding a tricycle
2.
Which toy is most appropriate for a hospitalized toddler?
A. 1,000-piece puzzle
B. Push-pull toy
C. Complex strategy game
D. Chemistry set
,3.
Which activity is most appropriate for a preschooler?
A. Pretend play with dolls
B. Abstract debate
C. Competitive adult sports
D. Advanced crossword puzzles
4.
A nurse is preparing a 4-year-old for a procedure. Which
intervention is appropriate?
A. Use medical terminology to improve understanding
B. Explain the procedure several weeks beforehand
C. Demonstrate the procedure using a doll
D. Provide no explanation until the procedure begins
5.
Which developmental characteristic is expected in a school-age
child?
A. Magical thinking as the dominant form of reasoning
B. Increasing ability to follow rules and understand logical
relationships
C. Complete dependence on caregivers
D. Inability to distinguish fantasy from reality
6.
Which intervention best supports an adolescent's developmental
needs during hospitalization?
, A. Make all decisions for the adolescent
B. Provide opportunities for privacy and appropriate
participation in decisions
C. Prevent contact with peers
D. Communicate exclusively with the parents
7.
A parent asks how to reduce separation anxiety in a hospitalized
toddler. Which response is best?
A. "Limit visits so your child gets used to being here."
B. "Bring familiar objects and maintain familiar routines when
possible."
C. "Avoid discussing when you will return."
D. "Ask staff members to replace you as often as possible."
8.
Which sleep intervention is appropriate for an infant?
A. Place the infant prone on a soft pillow
B. Place the infant supine on a firm, flat sleep surface
C. Use loose blankets around the infant
D. Place stuffed animals in the crib for comfort
9.
Which finding in a 2-month-old infant requires further
evaluation?
A. Social smiling
B. Brief head lifting when prone
NGN: Questions and Answers with Rationales |
Verified ATI RN Pediatrics Exam
2026 Study Update — 100 Questions with NGN
Instructions: Select the single best answer unless otherwise indicated. For NGN
items, follow the directions provided. The answer key and detailed rationales are
provided separately after Question 100.
PART I — QUESTIONS
Growth and Development
1.
The nurse is assessing a 6-month-old infant. Which finding is
expected?
A. Walking independently
B. Rolling from abdomen to back
C. Using two-word phrases
D. Riding a tricycle
2.
Which toy is most appropriate for a hospitalized toddler?
A. 1,000-piece puzzle
B. Push-pull toy
C. Complex strategy game
D. Chemistry set
,3.
Which activity is most appropriate for a preschooler?
A. Pretend play with dolls
B. Abstract debate
C. Competitive adult sports
D. Advanced crossword puzzles
4.
A nurse is preparing a 4-year-old for a procedure. Which
intervention is appropriate?
A. Use medical terminology to improve understanding
B. Explain the procedure several weeks beforehand
C. Demonstrate the procedure using a doll
D. Provide no explanation until the procedure begins
5.
Which developmental characteristic is expected in a school-age
child?
A. Magical thinking as the dominant form of reasoning
B. Increasing ability to follow rules and understand logical
relationships
C. Complete dependence on caregivers
D. Inability to distinguish fantasy from reality
6.
Which intervention best supports an adolescent's developmental
needs during hospitalization?
, A. Make all decisions for the adolescent
B. Provide opportunities for privacy and appropriate
participation in decisions
C. Prevent contact with peers
D. Communicate exclusively with the parents
7.
A parent asks how to reduce separation anxiety in a hospitalized
toddler. Which response is best?
A. "Limit visits so your child gets used to being here."
B. "Bring familiar objects and maintain familiar routines when
possible."
C. "Avoid discussing when you will return."
D. "Ask staff members to replace you as often as possible."
8.
Which sleep intervention is appropriate for an infant?
A. Place the infant prone on a soft pillow
B. Place the infant supine on a firm, flat sleep surface
C. Use loose blankets around the infant
D. Place stuffed animals in the crib for comfort
9.
Which finding in a 2-month-old infant requires further
evaluation?
A. Social smiling
B. Brief head lifting when prone
