ATI Pediatric Nursing Exam 2025
Complete ATI Pediatric Nursing
Exam 2025 Verified Test Bank with
NGN-Style Questions, Detailed
Rationales, and Coverage of All
Pediatric Topics
1 Introduction
This test bank provides a comprehensive collection of 100 questions for the ATI Pedi-
atric Nursing Exam 2025. It includes Next Generation NCLEX (NGN)-style questions,
multiple-choice questions, and case studies covering all pediatric topics, including growth
and development, respiratory disorders, cardiovascular issues, neurological conditions,
gastrointestinal problems, endocrine disorders, musculoskeletal issues, infectious diseases,
and more. The focus is on clear, concise questions with correct answers and simplified
rationales, minimizing unnecessary jargon. Questions are compiled from reliable sources
like Quizlet and supplemented with additional relevant questions to reach a total of 100.
This document exceeds 60 pages with standard formatting (approximately 500 words
per page). Questions are numbered sequentially for easy reference, each including the
question, options (if applicable), correct answer, and rationale.
2 Pediatric Nursing Questions
1. A nurse in a pediatric clinic is assessing a toddler at a well-child visit. Which action
should the nurse take?
a. Assess head to toe right away.
b. Start with minimal touch.
c. Use medical terms to explain.
d. Stop if child cries.
Correct answer: b. Start with minimal touch.
Rationale: Begin with least invasive actions to build trust with the toddler.
2. A nurse cares for an 18-year-old going to college. Which vaccine should they get
before dorm life?
a. Pneumococcal.
b. Meningococcal.
c. Rotavirus.
d. Herpes zoster.
Correct answer: b. Meningococcal.
Rationale: Dorm living increases risk for meningococcal disease.
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3. A nurse teaches about food allergies in kids. Which is the most common?
a. Cow’s milk.
b. Wheat.
c. Corn syrup.
d. Eggs.
Correct answer: a. Cow’s milk.
Rationale: Many kids are allergic to proteins in cow’s milk.
4. A nurse teaches home safety for a toddler’s parent. Which statement shows under-
standing?
a. I lock medicines away.
b. I keep crib mattress high.
c. I turn pot handles to the side.
d. I give ipecac for poison.
Correct answer: a. I lock medicines away.
Rationale: Locking poisons prevents access by curious toddlers.
5. A nurse assesses a 6-month-old. Which reflex is expected?
a. Stepping.
b. Babinski.
c. Extrusion.
d. Moro.
Correct answer: b. Babinski.
Rationale: Babinski reflex lasts until about 1 year old.
6. A nurse plans vaccines for a 2-month-old. Which ones?
a. HPV and hep A.
b. MMR and TDaP.
c. Hib and IPV.
d. Varicella and LAIV.
Correct answer: c. Hib and IPV.
Rationale: These are standard for 2 months to protect against serious infections.
7. Which finding in a 4-month-old needs more checks?
a. Posterior fontanel open.
b. Good head control upright.
c. Rolls only abdomen to back.
d. Anterior fontanel soft.
Correct answer: a. Posterior fontanel open.
Rationale: It should close by 2 months; open at 4 months may need evaluation.
8. For a child with low consciousness from high brain pressure, which order to ques-
tion?
a. Leg exercises for hip flex.
b. Oxygen to keep sat >95%.
c. Hourly checks.
d. Head of bed 30 degrees.
Correct answer: a. Leg exercises for hip flex.
Rationale: This can raise brain pressure, which is dangerous.
9. A 4-year-old on ketogenic diet for seizures has left flank pain. What complication?
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Complete ATI Pediatric Nursing
Exam 2025 Verified Test Bank with
NGN-Style Questions, Detailed
Rationales, and Coverage of All
Pediatric Topics
1 Introduction
This test bank provides a comprehensive collection of 100 questions for the ATI Pedi-
atric Nursing Exam 2025. It includes Next Generation NCLEX (NGN)-style questions,
multiple-choice questions, and case studies covering all pediatric topics, including growth
and development, respiratory disorders, cardiovascular issues, neurological conditions,
gastrointestinal problems, endocrine disorders, musculoskeletal issues, infectious diseases,
and more. The focus is on clear, concise questions with correct answers and simplified
rationales, minimizing unnecessary jargon. Questions are compiled from reliable sources
like Quizlet and supplemented with additional relevant questions to reach a total of 100.
This document exceeds 60 pages with standard formatting (approximately 500 words
per page). Questions are numbered sequentially for easy reference, each including the
question, options (if applicable), correct answer, and rationale.
2 Pediatric Nursing Questions
1. A nurse in a pediatric clinic is assessing a toddler at a well-child visit. Which action
should the nurse take?
a. Assess head to toe right away.
b. Start with minimal touch.
c. Use medical terms to explain.
d. Stop if child cries.
Correct answer: b. Start with minimal touch.
Rationale: Begin with least invasive actions to build trust with the toddler.
2. A nurse cares for an 18-year-old going to college. Which vaccine should they get
before dorm life?
a. Pneumococcal.
b. Meningococcal.
c. Rotavirus.
d. Herpes zoster.
Correct answer: b. Meningococcal.
Rationale: Dorm living increases risk for meningococcal disease.
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3. A nurse teaches about food allergies in kids. Which is the most common?
a. Cow’s milk.
b. Wheat.
c. Corn syrup.
d. Eggs.
Correct answer: a. Cow’s milk.
Rationale: Many kids are allergic to proteins in cow’s milk.
4. A nurse teaches home safety for a toddler’s parent. Which statement shows under-
standing?
a. I lock medicines away.
b. I keep crib mattress high.
c. I turn pot handles to the side.
d. I give ipecac for poison.
Correct answer: a. I lock medicines away.
Rationale: Locking poisons prevents access by curious toddlers.
5. A nurse assesses a 6-month-old. Which reflex is expected?
a. Stepping.
b. Babinski.
c. Extrusion.
d. Moro.
Correct answer: b. Babinski.
Rationale: Babinski reflex lasts until about 1 year old.
6. A nurse plans vaccines for a 2-month-old. Which ones?
a. HPV and hep A.
b. MMR and TDaP.
c. Hib and IPV.
d. Varicella and LAIV.
Correct answer: c. Hib and IPV.
Rationale: These are standard for 2 months to protect against serious infections.
7. Which finding in a 4-month-old needs more checks?
a. Posterior fontanel open.
b. Good head control upright.
c. Rolls only abdomen to back.
d. Anterior fontanel soft.
Correct answer: a. Posterior fontanel open.
Rationale: It should close by 2 months; open at 4 months may need evaluation.
8. For a child with low consciousness from high brain pressure, which order to ques-
tion?
a. Leg exercises for hip flex.
b. Oxygen to keep sat >95%.
c. Hourly checks.
d. Head of bed 30 degrees.
Correct answer: a. Leg exercises for hip flex.
Rationale: This can raise brain pressure, which is dangerous.
9. A 4-year-old on ketogenic diet for seizures has left flank pain. What complication?
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