ATI Pediatric Nursing Exam 1 Review | Questions &
Answers | Latest Update 2026 | Exam Prep | Graded A+
1. What is the primary source of nutrition recommended for newborns by the
American Academy of Pediatrics?
Cow's milk
Formula milk
Breast milk
Solid foods
2. What is a key safety consideration for preschool-aged children to prevent
injuries?
Allowing unsupervised outdoor play
Encouraging risky behaviors
Providing unlimited access to sharp objects
Supervision during playtime
3. Which of the following foods is not appropriate to be given in the first year of
age for infant feeding ?
Fruit
Red meat
Egg
Honey
Vegetable soup
,4. During the preschool period, the emphasis of injury prevention should be
placed on:
Education for safety and potential hazards.
Punishment for unsafe behaviors.
Constant vigilance and protection.
Limitation of physical activities.
5. Describe the significance of fine motor skills in the development of a 15-
month-old child.
Fine motor skills are not important until the child is older.
Fine motor skills are crucial for a child's ability to interact with their
environment and develop independence.
Fine motor skills only involve hand-eye coordination.
Fine motor skills are primarily developed through social interactions.
6. If a parent introduces honey to their infant before the age of one, what
potential health risk could arise?
Anemia
Obesity
Botulism
Diabetes
7. What activity would be most appropriate for a 5 month old?
playing with a rattle
Playing peek-a-boo
, throwing a ball
watching a mobile
8. What is the primary source of nutrition recommended for infants during the
first 6 months of life?
Cow's milk
Fruit juices
Solid foods
Breast milk or formula
9. Describe the importance of breast milk in the nutrition of newborns as
recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Breast milk is less beneficial than formula for newborns.
Breast milk is primarily used for hydration and has no nutritional value.
Breast milk provides essential nutrients and antibodies that support
the newborn's growth and immune system.
Breast milk is only recommended for infants with allergies.
10. Which vaccine is typically recommended for 11-year-old children to protect
against meningitis?
Influenza vaccine
Meningococcal vaccine
Varicella vaccine
Hepatitis B vaccine
11. A nurse is assisting with the plan of care for a child who is 12 hr postoperative
following a ruptured appendix with peritonitis. Which of the following actions
, should the nurse include in the plan of care?
Offer clear liquids
Initiate contact isolation.
Maintain strict bed rest.
Give pain medications on a schedule.
12. Describe the tonic neck reflex and its significance in infant development.
The tonic neck reflex involves the newborn extending the arm and
leg on the side to which the head is turned, indicating neurological
development.
The tonic neck reflex is when infants grasp objects, indicating motor
skills.
The tonic neck reflex is a response to sound, showing auditory
development.
The tonic neck reflex is a reaction to light, showing visual
development.
13. The posterior fontanelle should close by age
6 mo
12 mo
8 mo
2 mo
14. What are the primary stages of sexual maturation in male adolescents?
Testicular enlargement, pubic hair growth, penile enlargement,
voice deepening.
Answers | Latest Update 2026 | Exam Prep | Graded A+
1. What is the primary source of nutrition recommended for newborns by the
American Academy of Pediatrics?
Cow's milk
Formula milk
Breast milk
Solid foods
2. What is a key safety consideration for preschool-aged children to prevent
injuries?
Allowing unsupervised outdoor play
Encouraging risky behaviors
Providing unlimited access to sharp objects
Supervision during playtime
3. Which of the following foods is not appropriate to be given in the first year of
age for infant feeding ?
Fruit
Red meat
Egg
Honey
Vegetable soup
,4. During the preschool period, the emphasis of injury prevention should be
placed on:
Education for safety and potential hazards.
Punishment for unsafe behaviors.
Constant vigilance and protection.
Limitation of physical activities.
5. Describe the significance of fine motor skills in the development of a 15-
month-old child.
Fine motor skills are not important until the child is older.
Fine motor skills are crucial for a child's ability to interact with their
environment and develop independence.
Fine motor skills only involve hand-eye coordination.
Fine motor skills are primarily developed through social interactions.
6. If a parent introduces honey to their infant before the age of one, what
potential health risk could arise?
Anemia
Obesity
Botulism
Diabetes
7. What activity would be most appropriate for a 5 month old?
playing with a rattle
Playing peek-a-boo
, throwing a ball
watching a mobile
8. What is the primary source of nutrition recommended for infants during the
first 6 months of life?
Cow's milk
Fruit juices
Solid foods
Breast milk or formula
9. Describe the importance of breast milk in the nutrition of newborns as
recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Breast milk is less beneficial than formula for newborns.
Breast milk is primarily used for hydration and has no nutritional value.
Breast milk provides essential nutrients and antibodies that support
the newborn's growth and immune system.
Breast milk is only recommended for infants with allergies.
10. Which vaccine is typically recommended for 11-year-old children to protect
against meningitis?
Influenza vaccine
Meningococcal vaccine
Varicella vaccine
Hepatitis B vaccine
11. A nurse is assisting with the plan of care for a child who is 12 hr postoperative
following a ruptured appendix with peritonitis. Which of the following actions
, should the nurse include in the plan of care?
Offer clear liquids
Initiate contact isolation.
Maintain strict bed rest.
Give pain medications on a schedule.
12. Describe the tonic neck reflex and its significance in infant development.
The tonic neck reflex involves the newborn extending the arm and
leg on the side to which the head is turned, indicating neurological
development.
The tonic neck reflex is when infants grasp objects, indicating motor
skills.
The tonic neck reflex is a response to sound, showing auditory
development.
The tonic neck reflex is a reaction to light, showing visual
development.
13. The posterior fontanelle should close by age
6 mo
12 mo
8 mo
2 mo
14. What are the primary stages of sexual maturation in male adolescents?
Testicular enlargement, pubic hair growth, penile enlargement,
voice deepening.
