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# ATI RN NURSING CARE OF CHILDREN
EDITION 8.0 STUDY GUIDE## LATEST
PROCTORED EXAM QUESTIONS &
RATIONALES FOR 2026/2027 SUCCESS
## Table of Contents
| Section | Topic Area | Question Numbers |
|---------|------------|------------------|
| 1 | Growth & Development | 1–15 |
| 2 | Cardiovascular Disorders | 16–30 |
| 3 | Respiratory Disorders | 31–40 |
| 4 | Neurological Disorders | 41–50 |
| 5 | Gastrointestinal Disorders | 51–60 |
| 6 | Renal & Genitourinary Disorders | 61–70 |
| 7 | Musculoskeletal Disorders | 71–80 |
| 8 | Hematological, Immunological & Oncological Disorders | 81–95 |
| 9 | Infectious Diseases & Communicable Conditions | 96–105 |
| 10 | Endocrine & Metabolic Disorders | 106–115 |
| 11 | Integumentary Disorders | 116–120 |
| 12 | Mental Health & Behavioral Disorders | 121–125 |
| 13 | Medication Administration & Safety | 126–135 |
| 14 | High-Yield Exam Review | 136–150 |
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# Section 1: Growth & Development (1–15)
**1.** A nurse is assessing a 2.5-year-old toddler at a well-child visit.
Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
A) Height increased by 7.5 cm (3 inches) in the past year
B) Head circumference exceeds chest circumference
C) Anterior and posterior fontanels are closed
D) Current weight equals four times the birth weight
**Answer:** B
**Rationale:** Head circumference and chest circumference should be
about equal by 1-2 years of age. Head circumference exceeding chest
circumference beyond this age may indicate abnormal head growth
requiring further evaluation .
**2.** A nurse is providing teaching about play activities to the parents
of a preschooler. Which of the following play activities should the nurse
recommend?
A) Playing pat-a-cake
B) Using a push-pull toy
C) Creating a scrapbook
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D) Playing dress-up
**Answer:** D
**Rationale:** Preschoolers (ages 3-5 years) engage in imaginative
play, dress-up, and role-playing as part of normal psychosocial
development. This fosters creativity and social skills .
**3.** Which of the following reflex responses should be present in a 6-
month-old infant?
A) Moro reflex
B) Plantar grasp reflex
C) Stepping reflex
D) Tonic neck reflex
**Answer:** B
**Rationale:** The plantar grasp reflex persists until approximately 8-
12 months of age. The Moro, stepping, and tonic neck reflexes should
disappear by 4-6 months of age .
**4.** A nurse is teaching the parents of a newborn about ways to
prevent sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). Which of the following
instructions should the nurse include?
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A) Place the infant in a prone position to sleep.
B) Allow the infant to sleep on a large pillow.
C) Use a soft mattress in the infant's crib.
D) Give the infant a pacifier at bedtime.
**Answer:** D
**Rationale:** Pacifier use at nap time and bedtime reduces the risk of
SIDS. The infant should be placed on the back (supine) to sleep on a
firm mattress with no soft objects or loose bedding .
**5.** A nurse is assessing the pain level of a 3-year-old toddler. Which
of the following pain assessment scales should the nurse use?
A) FACES scale
B) Numeric rating scale
C) CRIES scale
D) Visual analog scale
**Answer:** A
**Rationale:** The FACES scale is appropriate for children ages 3 and
older as it uses pictures of faces to express pain levels. Numeric and
visual analog scales are better for older children .
# ATI RN NURSING CARE OF CHILDREN
EDITION 8.0 STUDY GUIDE## LATEST
PROCTORED EXAM QUESTIONS &
RATIONALES FOR 2026/2027 SUCCESS
## Table of Contents
| Section | Topic Area | Question Numbers |
|---------|------------|------------------|
| 1 | Growth & Development | 1–15 |
| 2 | Cardiovascular Disorders | 16–30 |
| 3 | Respiratory Disorders | 31–40 |
| 4 | Neurological Disorders | 41–50 |
| 5 | Gastrointestinal Disorders | 51–60 |
| 6 | Renal & Genitourinary Disorders | 61–70 |
| 7 | Musculoskeletal Disorders | 71–80 |
| 8 | Hematological, Immunological & Oncological Disorders | 81–95 |
| 9 | Infectious Diseases & Communicable Conditions | 96–105 |
| 10 | Endocrine & Metabolic Disorders | 106–115 |
| 11 | Integumentary Disorders | 116–120 |
| 12 | Mental Health & Behavioral Disorders | 121–125 |
| 13 | Medication Administration & Safety | 126–135 |
| 14 | High-Yield Exam Review | 136–150 |
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# Section 1: Growth & Development (1–15)
**1.** A nurse is assessing a 2.5-year-old toddler at a well-child visit.
Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
A) Height increased by 7.5 cm (3 inches) in the past year
B) Head circumference exceeds chest circumference
C) Anterior and posterior fontanels are closed
D) Current weight equals four times the birth weight
**Answer:** B
**Rationale:** Head circumference and chest circumference should be
about equal by 1-2 years of age. Head circumference exceeding chest
circumference beyond this age may indicate abnormal head growth
requiring further evaluation .
**2.** A nurse is providing teaching about play activities to the parents
of a preschooler. Which of the following play activities should the nurse
recommend?
A) Playing pat-a-cake
B) Using a push-pull toy
C) Creating a scrapbook
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D) Playing dress-up
**Answer:** D
**Rationale:** Preschoolers (ages 3-5 years) engage in imaginative
play, dress-up, and role-playing as part of normal psychosocial
development. This fosters creativity and social skills .
**3.** Which of the following reflex responses should be present in a 6-
month-old infant?
A) Moro reflex
B) Plantar grasp reflex
C) Stepping reflex
D) Tonic neck reflex
**Answer:** B
**Rationale:** The plantar grasp reflex persists until approximately 8-
12 months of age. The Moro, stepping, and tonic neck reflexes should
disappear by 4-6 months of age .
**4.** A nurse is teaching the parents of a newborn about ways to
prevent sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). Which of the following
instructions should the nurse include?
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A) Place the infant in a prone position to sleep.
B) Allow the infant to sleep on a large pillow.
C) Use a soft mattress in the infant's crib.
D) Give the infant a pacifier at bedtime.
**Answer:** D
**Rationale:** Pacifier use at nap time and bedtime reduces the risk of
SIDS. The infant should be placed on the back (supine) to sleep on a
firm mattress with no soft objects or loose bedding .
**5.** A nurse is assessing the pain level of a 3-year-old toddler. Which
of the following pain assessment scales should the nurse use?
A) FACES scale
B) Numeric rating scale
C) CRIES scale
D) Visual analog scale
**Answer:** A
**Rationale:** The FACES scale is appropriate for children ages 3 and
older as it uses pictures of faces to express pain levels. Numeric and
visual analog scales are better for older children .
