ATI PEDIATRICS PROCTORED EXAM/ PEDIATRICS ATI ROCORED EXAM BANK 2 | P a g e CAA_DetailedAnswerKey created 10/05/2012 page 2 of 18 ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED) | NEWEST 2026/2027 | GRADED A+ | BRAND NEW | 100% PASS.

ATI PEDIATRICS PROCTORED EXAM/ PEDIATRICS ATI ROCORED EXAM BANK 2 | P a g e CAA_DetailedAnswerKey created 10/05/2012 page 2 of 18 ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED) | NEWEST 2026/2027 | GRADED A+ | BRAND NEW | 100% PASS. 2. A nurse is reinforcing teaching a parent of a child who has a fracture of the epiphyseal plate. Which of the following is an appropriate statement by the nurse? A. “The blood supply to the bone is disrupted.” Rationale: Children heal fractures in less time than adults because of the generous blood supply to the bone and the epiphyseal plate. B. “Normal bone growth can be affected.” Rationale: A fracture of the epiphyseal plate can affect growth in a child. Therefore, it needs to be detected and treated rapidly. C. “Bone marrow can be lost though the fracture.” Rationale: The epiphyseal plate is the cartilage growth plate. Therefore, bone marrow is not lost through this type of fracture. 5 | P a g e CAA_DetailedAnswerKey created 10/05/2012 page 5 of 18 D. “The healing process will take longer.” 6 | P a g e CAA_DetailedAnswerKey created 10/05/2012 page 6 of 18 Rationale: Children heal fractures in less time than adults because of the generous blood supply to the bone and the epiphyseal plate. 3. A nurse is collecting data from an infant. Which of the following is a clinical manifestation of pyloric stenosis? A. Absent bowel sounds Rationale: Visible gastric peristaltic waves moving from the left to the right are a clinical manifestation of pyloric stenosis. B. Increased sodium level Rationale: Vomiting causes a depletion of fluid and electrolytes, therefore a decrease in serum sodium levels is a clinical manifestation of pyloric stenosis. C. Projectile vomiting after feedings 7 | P a g e CAA_DetailedAnswerKey created 10/05/2012 page 7 of 18 Rationale: Pyloric stenosis is a narrowing and thickening of the pyloric 8 | P a g e CAA_DetailedAnswerKey created 10/05/2012 page 8 of 18 canal between the stomach and the duodenum resulting in projectile vomiting. D. Golf ball -sized mass over the left quadrant Rationale: An olive -shaped mass is palpable right of the umbilicus is a clinical manifestation of pyloric stenosis. 4. A nurse is planning care for a child who has juvenile rheumatoid arthritis. Which of the following is an appropriate action for the nurse to take? A. Administer opioids on a schedule. Rationale: NSAIDs are used to control pain. Therefore, administering opioids on a schedule is not an appropriate action for the nurse to take. B. Schedule prolonged periods of complete joint immobilization daily. Rationale: Physical mobility will assist in preserving function and maintaining mobility. Therefore, prolonged periods of complete joint immobilization is not an appropriate action for the nurse to take.