Pediatric Nursing Exam Test Bank
2026/2027 NEWEST EVALUATED EXAM
PRACTICE 250 QUESTIONS |ORIGINAL
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS |DETAILED
RATIONALES |HINTED COMPLETE
EXAM PREP GRADED A+*INSTANT
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1. Which behavior is most characteristic of a 2-month-old infant?
A. Sitting without support
B. Smiling responsively
C. Walking independently
D. Using two-word phrases
Answer: B. Smiling responsively
Rationale: A social smile commonly emerges around 2 months and
reflects developing social interaction.
2. Which developmental milestone is expected of a 6-month-old
infant?
A. Walking
B. Using three-word sentences
C. Rolling from abdomen to back
D. Riding a tricycle
Answer: C. Rolling from abdomen to back
Rationale: Rolling is an important gross-motor milestone during early
infancy.
3. A 9-month-old infant is most likely to demonstrate which
behavior?
,A. Stranger anxiety
B. Parallel play
C. Cooperative play
D. Abstract reasoning
Answer: A. Stranger anxiety
Rationale: Stranger anxiety commonly develops during later infancy
as attachment and recognition of familiar caregivers strengthen.
4. Which activity is most appropriate for a hospitalized toddler?
A. Complex board game
B. Coloring with small beads
C. Large-piece stacking blocks
D. Competitive team sports
Answer: C. Large-piece stacking blocks
Rationale: Toddlers benefit from simple, safe activities that support
gross- and fine-motor development.
5. A preschooler believes illness occurred because of something they
did wrong. Which concept best explains this belief?
A. Abstract reasoning
B. Magical thinking
C. Formal operations
D. Object permanence
Answer: B. Magical thinking
Rationale: Preschool children may believe thoughts or actions can
cause events, including illness.
6. Which type of play is characteristic of toddlers?
A. Cooperative play
B. Parallel play
C. Competitive play
D. Rule-based team play
,Answer: B. Parallel play
Rationale: Toddlers often play beside other children without
sustained cooperative interaction.
7. Which toy is safest for an infant?
A. Small marbles
B. Large soft blocks
C. Ballpoint pen
D. Small detachable beads
Answer: B. Large soft blocks
Rationale: Toys for infants should not contain small parts that can
cause choking.
8. Which finding is expected in a healthy newborn?
A. Central cyanosis
B. Acrocyanosis shortly after birth
C. Persistent grunting
D. Severe chest retractions
Answer: B. Acrocyanosis shortly after birth
Rationale: Peripheral cyanosis can occur transiently after birth
because of immature peripheral circulation.
9. Which intervention best promotes family-centered pediatric care?
A. Excluding parents from procedures
B. Allowing caregivers to participate when appropriate
C. Providing care without explaining it
D. Limiting parental visitation
Answer: B. Allowing caregivers to participate when appropriate
Rationale: Family-centered care recognizes caregivers as important
partners in pediatric care.
10. A nurse is preparing to assess a frightened toddler. What should
the nurse do first?
A. Separate the child from the caregiver
, B. Approach quickly and restrain the child
C. Allow the child to remain with the caregiver
D. Begin invasive procedures immediately
Answer: C. Allow the child to remain with the caregiver
Rationale: A familiar caregiver can reduce anxiety and improve
cooperation.
11. Which developmental task is most important during
adolescence?
A. Developing object permanence
B. Establishing identity
C. Learning parallel play
D. Developing stranger anxiety
Answer: B. Establishing identity
Rationale: Adolescence is a period of identity development and
increasing independence.
12. Which finding indicates that a child is demonstrating separation
anxiety?
A. Smiling at strangers
B. Crying when the caregiver leaves
C. Playing cooperatively
D. Asking abstract questions
Answer: B. Crying when the caregiver leaves
Rationale: Separation anxiety is common during infancy and
toddlerhood.
13. Which intervention is appropriate when preparing a preschooler
for surgery?
A. Give detailed anatomical explanations
B. Use simple concrete language
C. Avoid discussing the procedure
D. Use only written instructions
2026/2027 NEWEST EVALUATED EXAM
PRACTICE 250 QUESTIONS |ORIGINAL
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS |DETAILED
RATIONALES |HINTED COMPLETE
EXAM PREP GRADED A+*INSTANT
DOWNLOAD PDF
1. Which behavior is most characteristic of a 2-month-old infant?
A. Sitting without support
B. Smiling responsively
C. Walking independently
D. Using two-word phrases
Answer: B. Smiling responsively
Rationale: A social smile commonly emerges around 2 months and
reflects developing social interaction.
2. Which developmental milestone is expected of a 6-month-old
infant?
A. Walking
B. Using three-word sentences
C. Rolling from abdomen to back
D. Riding a tricycle
Answer: C. Rolling from abdomen to back
Rationale: Rolling is an important gross-motor milestone during early
infancy.
3. A 9-month-old infant is most likely to demonstrate which
behavior?
,A. Stranger anxiety
B. Parallel play
C. Cooperative play
D. Abstract reasoning
Answer: A. Stranger anxiety
Rationale: Stranger anxiety commonly develops during later infancy
as attachment and recognition of familiar caregivers strengthen.
4. Which activity is most appropriate for a hospitalized toddler?
A. Complex board game
B. Coloring with small beads
C. Large-piece stacking blocks
D. Competitive team sports
Answer: C. Large-piece stacking blocks
Rationale: Toddlers benefit from simple, safe activities that support
gross- and fine-motor development.
5. A preschooler believes illness occurred because of something they
did wrong. Which concept best explains this belief?
A. Abstract reasoning
B. Magical thinking
C. Formal operations
D. Object permanence
Answer: B. Magical thinking
Rationale: Preschool children may believe thoughts or actions can
cause events, including illness.
6. Which type of play is characteristic of toddlers?
A. Cooperative play
B. Parallel play
C. Competitive play
D. Rule-based team play
,Answer: B. Parallel play
Rationale: Toddlers often play beside other children without
sustained cooperative interaction.
7. Which toy is safest for an infant?
A. Small marbles
B. Large soft blocks
C. Ballpoint pen
D. Small detachable beads
Answer: B. Large soft blocks
Rationale: Toys for infants should not contain small parts that can
cause choking.
8. Which finding is expected in a healthy newborn?
A. Central cyanosis
B. Acrocyanosis shortly after birth
C. Persistent grunting
D. Severe chest retractions
Answer: B. Acrocyanosis shortly after birth
Rationale: Peripheral cyanosis can occur transiently after birth
because of immature peripheral circulation.
9. Which intervention best promotes family-centered pediatric care?
A. Excluding parents from procedures
B. Allowing caregivers to participate when appropriate
C. Providing care without explaining it
D. Limiting parental visitation
Answer: B. Allowing caregivers to participate when appropriate
Rationale: Family-centered care recognizes caregivers as important
partners in pediatric care.
10. A nurse is preparing to assess a frightened toddler. What should
the nurse do first?
A. Separate the child from the caregiver
, B. Approach quickly and restrain the child
C. Allow the child to remain with the caregiver
D. Begin invasive procedures immediately
Answer: C. Allow the child to remain with the caregiver
Rationale: A familiar caregiver can reduce anxiety and improve
cooperation.
11. Which developmental task is most important during
adolescence?
A. Developing object permanence
B. Establishing identity
C. Learning parallel play
D. Developing stranger anxiety
Answer: B. Establishing identity
Rationale: Adolescence is a period of identity development and
increasing independence.
12. Which finding indicates that a child is demonstrating separation
anxiety?
A. Smiling at strangers
B. Crying when the caregiver leaves
C. Playing cooperatively
D. Asking abstract questions
Answer: B. Crying when the caregiver leaves
Rationale: Separation anxiety is common during infancy and
toddlerhood.
13. Which intervention is appropriate when preparing a preschooler
for surgery?
A. Give detailed anatomical explanations
B. Use simple concrete language
C. Avoid discussing the procedure
D. Use only written instructions
