ATI PN Nursing Care of Children
Exam NEWEST 2026 WITH COMPLETE QUESTIONS
AND DETAILED CORRECT CORRECT CORRECT
ANSWER {ALREADY GRADED A+} BRAND NEW
VERSION
Developmental theory - CORRECT ANSWEREmphasizes that change with one member affects the entire
family.
Parenting style: Authoritarian - CORRECT ANSWERExhibited by a parent stating 'my son knows he better
do what I say'.
Family assessment components - CORRECT ANSWERInclude medical history, parents' education level,
child's physical growth, and support systems.
Preparation for preschool-age child assessment - CORRECT ANSWERAllow the child to role play using
miniature equipment.
Vital signs for a 3-year-old - CORRECT ANSWERReport a blood pressure of 88/54 mmHg.
Expected finding in ear assessment - CORRECT ANSWERLight reflex is located at the 2 o'clock position.
Reflexes for a 6-month-old infant - CORRECT ANSWERShould exhibit Moro, plantar grasp, stepping, and
tonic neck reflexes.
Trigeminal cranial nerve assessment - CORRECT ANSWERAppropriate reactions include clenching the
teeth together tightly and detecting facial touches when eyes are closed.
,Findings to report for a 12-month-old infant - CORRECT ANSWERClosed anterior fontanel.
Fine motor skills for a 10-month-old infant - CORRECT ANSWERExpected skills include grasping a rattle
by the handle, trying to build a two-block tower, using a crude pincer grasp, and placing objects into a
container.
Immunizations for a 4-month-old infant - CORRECT ANSWERShould include IPV, PCV, and RV.
First food to introduce to a 4-month-old infant - CORRECT ANSWERIron fortified cereals.
Understanding of teething care - CORRECT ANSWERA parent indicates understanding by stating 'I can
give my baby a warm teething ring to relieve discomfort'.
Diluted juice - CORRECT ANSWERJuice that has been mixed with water to reduce its concentration.
2.5-year-old toddler assessment - CORRECT ANSWERA nurse should report findings such as head
circumference exceeding chest circumference.
Developmental screening at 18 months - CORRECT ANSWERA toddler should be able to build a tower
with 6 blocks, throw a ball overhead, walk up and down stairs, draw circles, and use a spoon without
rotation.
Age-appropriate activities for 2-year-olds - CORRECT ANSWERA parent indicates understanding by
stating they will send their child's favorite stuffed animal when napping away from home.
Anticipatory guidance for toddlers - CORRECT ANSWERIncludes developing food habits to prevent dental
caries, meeting caloric needs, acknowledging bedtime fears, expecting negativism and ritualism, and
annual screenings for phenylketonuria.
Methods to promote sleep in preschoolers - CORRECT ANSWERA parent shows understanding by stating
they will keep a dim lamp on in the child's room during the night.
,Immunizations for 5-year-olds - CORRECT ANSWERThe nurse should plan to administer DTaP, IPV, MMR,
PCV, and Hib.
Optimum nutrition for preschoolers - CORRECT ANSWERSaturated fats should equal 20% of total daily
caloric intake, average calorie intake should be 1800 calories per day, daily intake of fruits and
vegetables should total 2 servings, and healthy diets include a total of 8g of protein each day.
Developmental skills for 3-year-olds - CORRECT ANSWERA nurse should expect the child to ride a
tricycle, hop on one foot, and throw a ball overhead.
Characteristics of preoperational thought - CORRECT ANSWERThe child exhibiting animism believes their
doll is scared to be at home alone.
Prepubescence and preadolescence - CORRECT ANSWERInitial physiologic changes appear during early
childhood, changes in height and weight occur slowly, growth differences between boys and girls
become evident, and signs of sexual maturation become highly visible in boys.
Immunizations for 11 to 12 year olds - CORRECT ANSWERThe nurse should administer the
recommended immunizations during a well child visit.
Immunizations for 11 to 12 year olds - CORRECT ANSWERRecommended immunizations include TIV,
PCV, MCV4, Tdap, and RV.
Safety during school age years - CORRECT ANSWERInclude information on gating stairs at the top and
bottom, wearing helmets when riding bicycles or skateboarding, implementing firearm safety, and
wearing seat belts.
Expected changes during puberty in girls - CORRECT ANSWERGirls usually stop growing about 2 years
after menarche and are expected to gain about 65 pounds during puberty.
Screenings for 13 year old adolescents - CORRECT ANSWERRecommended screenings include body mass
index, blood lead level, 24 hour dietary recall, weight, and scoliosis.
, Conditions requiring additional sleep during adolescence - CORRECT ANSWERConditions such as rapid
growth require additional sleep during adolescence.
First manifestation of sexual maturation in boys - CORRECT ANSWERThe first manifestation is testicular
enlargement.
Administering influenza vaccine to a toddler - CORRECT ANSWERThe nurse should place the child in a
supine position.
Contraindicated muscle groups for IM injection in children - CORRECT ANSWERThe deltoid muscle group
is contraindicated.
Administration of oral medications to infants - CORRECT ANSWERUse a universal dropper for medication
administration, ask the pharmacy to add flavoring, hold the infant in a semi reclining position.
Preparing to administer medication to a toddler - CORRECT ANSWERActions include calculating the safe
dosage and asking the toddler what toy he wants to hold during administration.
Administering optic medication to infants - CORRECT ANSWERHold the infant in an upright position and
pull the pinna downward and straight back.
Pain assessment of an infant - CORRECT ANSWERThe FLACC scale should be used for pain assessment.
Non-communicating children's pain checklist - CORRECT ANSWERA tool used to assess pain in children
who cannot communicate their pain verbally.
NSAIDS - CORRECT ANSWERNon-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs administered for pain greater than 7
on a scale of 0 to 10.
Intranasal analgesics - CORRECT ANSWERPain relief medications administered through the nasal passage
as needed (PRN).
Exam NEWEST 2026 WITH COMPLETE QUESTIONS
AND DETAILED CORRECT CORRECT CORRECT
ANSWER {ALREADY GRADED A+} BRAND NEW
VERSION
Developmental theory - CORRECT ANSWEREmphasizes that change with one member affects the entire
family.
Parenting style: Authoritarian - CORRECT ANSWERExhibited by a parent stating 'my son knows he better
do what I say'.
Family assessment components - CORRECT ANSWERInclude medical history, parents' education level,
child's physical growth, and support systems.
Preparation for preschool-age child assessment - CORRECT ANSWERAllow the child to role play using
miniature equipment.
Vital signs for a 3-year-old - CORRECT ANSWERReport a blood pressure of 88/54 mmHg.
Expected finding in ear assessment - CORRECT ANSWERLight reflex is located at the 2 o'clock position.
Reflexes for a 6-month-old infant - CORRECT ANSWERShould exhibit Moro, plantar grasp, stepping, and
tonic neck reflexes.
Trigeminal cranial nerve assessment - CORRECT ANSWERAppropriate reactions include clenching the
teeth together tightly and detecting facial touches when eyes are closed.
,Findings to report for a 12-month-old infant - CORRECT ANSWERClosed anterior fontanel.
Fine motor skills for a 10-month-old infant - CORRECT ANSWERExpected skills include grasping a rattle
by the handle, trying to build a two-block tower, using a crude pincer grasp, and placing objects into a
container.
Immunizations for a 4-month-old infant - CORRECT ANSWERShould include IPV, PCV, and RV.
First food to introduce to a 4-month-old infant - CORRECT ANSWERIron fortified cereals.
Understanding of teething care - CORRECT ANSWERA parent indicates understanding by stating 'I can
give my baby a warm teething ring to relieve discomfort'.
Diluted juice - CORRECT ANSWERJuice that has been mixed with water to reduce its concentration.
2.5-year-old toddler assessment - CORRECT ANSWERA nurse should report findings such as head
circumference exceeding chest circumference.
Developmental screening at 18 months - CORRECT ANSWERA toddler should be able to build a tower
with 6 blocks, throw a ball overhead, walk up and down stairs, draw circles, and use a spoon without
rotation.
Age-appropriate activities for 2-year-olds - CORRECT ANSWERA parent indicates understanding by
stating they will send their child's favorite stuffed animal when napping away from home.
Anticipatory guidance for toddlers - CORRECT ANSWERIncludes developing food habits to prevent dental
caries, meeting caloric needs, acknowledging bedtime fears, expecting negativism and ritualism, and
annual screenings for phenylketonuria.
Methods to promote sleep in preschoolers - CORRECT ANSWERA parent shows understanding by stating
they will keep a dim lamp on in the child's room during the night.
,Immunizations for 5-year-olds - CORRECT ANSWERThe nurse should plan to administer DTaP, IPV, MMR,
PCV, and Hib.
Optimum nutrition for preschoolers - CORRECT ANSWERSaturated fats should equal 20% of total daily
caloric intake, average calorie intake should be 1800 calories per day, daily intake of fruits and
vegetables should total 2 servings, and healthy diets include a total of 8g of protein each day.
Developmental skills for 3-year-olds - CORRECT ANSWERA nurse should expect the child to ride a
tricycle, hop on one foot, and throw a ball overhead.
Characteristics of preoperational thought - CORRECT ANSWERThe child exhibiting animism believes their
doll is scared to be at home alone.
Prepubescence and preadolescence - CORRECT ANSWERInitial physiologic changes appear during early
childhood, changes in height and weight occur slowly, growth differences between boys and girls
become evident, and signs of sexual maturation become highly visible in boys.
Immunizations for 11 to 12 year olds - CORRECT ANSWERThe nurse should administer the
recommended immunizations during a well child visit.
Immunizations for 11 to 12 year olds - CORRECT ANSWERRecommended immunizations include TIV,
PCV, MCV4, Tdap, and RV.
Safety during school age years - CORRECT ANSWERInclude information on gating stairs at the top and
bottom, wearing helmets when riding bicycles or skateboarding, implementing firearm safety, and
wearing seat belts.
Expected changes during puberty in girls - CORRECT ANSWERGirls usually stop growing about 2 years
after menarche and are expected to gain about 65 pounds during puberty.
Screenings for 13 year old adolescents - CORRECT ANSWERRecommended screenings include body mass
index, blood lead level, 24 hour dietary recall, weight, and scoliosis.
, Conditions requiring additional sleep during adolescence - CORRECT ANSWERConditions such as rapid
growth require additional sleep during adolescence.
First manifestation of sexual maturation in boys - CORRECT ANSWERThe first manifestation is testicular
enlargement.
Administering influenza vaccine to a toddler - CORRECT ANSWERThe nurse should place the child in a
supine position.
Contraindicated muscle groups for IM injection in children - CORRECT ANSWERThe deltoid muscle group
is contraindicated.
Administration of oral medications to infants - CORRECT ANSWERUse a universal dropper for medication
administration, ask the pharmacy to add flavoring, hold the infant in a semi reclining position.
Preparing to administer medication to a toddler - CORRECT ANSWERActions include calculating the safe
dosage and asking the toddler what toy he wants to hold during administration.
Administering optic medication to infants - CORRECT ANSWERHold the infant in an upright position and
pull the pinna downward and straight back.
Pain assessment of an infant - CORRECT ANSWERThe FLACC scale should be used for pain assessment.
Non-communicating children's pain checklist - CORRECT ANSWERA tool used to assess pain in children
who cannot communicate their pain verbally.
NSAIDS - CORRECT ANSWERNon-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs administered for pain greater than 7
on a scale of 0 to 10.
Intranasal analgesics - CORRECT ANSWERPain relief medications administered through the nasal passage
as needed (PRN).
