ATI PN PEDIATRICS PRACTICE EXAM 2
WITH NGN () QUESTIONS
AND REVISED CORRECT ANSWERS WITH
RATIONALES |GUARANTEED PASS
1. A nurse is caring for a child with acute otitis media. Which of the following
symptoms should the nurse expect?
a) Rash
b) Ear pain
c) Abdominal pain
d) Blurred vision
Ear pain is a classic symptom of acute otitis media due to middle ear
inflammation.
2. What is the appropriate method to take the temperature of a 2-year-old
child?
a) Oral
b) Tympanic
c) Rectal
, d) Axillary
Axillary temperature is less invasive and commonly used for toddlers.
3. Which vaccine is contraindicated for a child with a history of severe allergic
reaction to neomycin?
a) MMR
b) IPV (Inactivated Polio Vaccine)
c) Varicella
d) Hepatitis B
IPV contains trace amounts of neomycin and should be avoided in allergic
patients.
4. A nurse is teaching a parent about the care of a child with croup. Which of
the following should the nurse include?
a) Use a cool-mist humidifier
b) Administer oral antibiotics
c) Encourage oral fluids
d) Use aspirin for fever
Cool mist helps soothe airway inflammation; oral fluids prevent
dehydration.
5. Which of the following is an early sign of dehydration in an infant?
a) Sunken fontanels
b) Dry mucous membranes
c) Poor skin turgor
d) Low urine output
, Dry mucous membranes are an early dehydration indicator before more
severe signs appear.
6. What is the priority action when a child is having a generalized tonic-clonic
seizure?
a) Place a tongue depressor in the mouth
b) Restrain the child
c) Protect the child from injury
d) Administer oral medication
The priority is safety to prevent injury during seizures.
7. A 6-month-old infant is being fed solid foods for the first time. Which food
is appropriate?
a) Honey
b) Pureed carrots
c) Whole milk
d) Peanut butter
Pureed vegetables are appropriate for starting solids at 6 months.
8. Which developmental milestone is expected at 12 months?
a) Walks independently
b) Says “mama” and “dada” specifically
c) Throws a ball overhead
d) Uses a spoon without spilling
At 12 months, babies typically say simple words like “mama” and “dada.”
9. A nurse is teaching a parent about signs of respiratory distress in a child.
Which of the following is included?
WITH NGN () QUESTIONS
AND REVISED CORRECT ANSWERS WITH
RATIONALES |GUARANTEED PASS
1. A nurse is caring for a child with acute otitis media. Which of the following
symptoms should the nurse expect?
a) Rash
b) Ear pain
c) Abdominal pain
d) Blurred vision
Ear pain is a classic symptom of acute otitis media due to middle ear
inflammation.
2. What is the appropriate method to take the temperature of a 2-year-old
child?
a) Oral
b) Tympanic
c) Rectal
, d) Axillary
Axillary temperature is less invasive and commonly used for toddlers.
3. Which vaccine is contraindicated for a child with a history of severe allergic
reaction to neomycin?
a) MMR
b) IPV (Inactivated Polio Vaccine)
c) Varicella
d) Hepatitis B
IPV contains trace amounts of neomycin and should be avoided in allergic
patients.
4. A nurse is teaching a parent about the care of a child with croup. Which of
the following should the nurse include?
a) Use a cool-mist humidifier
b) Administer oral antibiotics
c) Encourage oral fluids
d) Use aspirin for fever
Cool mist helps soothe airway inflammation; oral fluids prevent
dehydration.
5. Which of the following is an early sign of dehydration in an infant?
a) Sunken fontanels
b) Dry mucous membranes
c) Poor skin turgor
d) Low urine output
, Dry mucous membranes are an early dehydration indicator before more
severe signs appear.
6. What is the priority action when a child is having a generalized tonic-clonic
seizure?
a) Place a tongue depressor in the mouth
b) Restrain the child
c) Protect the child from injury
d) Administer oral medication
The priority is safety to prevent injury during seizures.
7. A 6-month-old infant is being fed solid foods for the first time. Which food
is appropriate?
a) Honey
b) Pureed carrots
c) Whole milk
d) Peanut butter
Pureed vegetables are appropriate for starting solids at 6 months.
8. Which developmental milestone is expected at 12 months?
a) Walks independently
b) Says “mama” and “dada” specifically
c) Throws a ball overhead
d) Uses a spoon without spilling
At 12 months, babies typically say simple words like “mama” and “dada.”
9. A nurse is teaching a parent about signs of respiratory distress in a child.
Which of the following is included?
