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ATI Capstone Pediatrics ASSESSMENT EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS CURRENTLY TESTING
VERSION 2025-2026
a nurse is reviewing the history and physicality of an adolescent client who has conduct disorder. what is an
expected finding?
CORRECT ANSWER suspended from school several times in the past year
a nurse is planning care for a 6yr old child who has bacterial meningitis, what nursing intervention is
unnecessary in the pt's plan of care?
CORRECT ANSWER measure head circumference every shift
a nurse is teaching the parents of a child who has ADHD about methylphenidate. which of the following
statements should the nurse include in the teaching?
CORRECT ANSWER restrict your child's intake of caffeine while she is taking this medication
a nurse is caring for a 6 month old pt who has sudden abdominal pain, vomiting, distended abdomen and red
current jelly like stools. the nurse should know that these are signs of what
CORRECT ANSWER intussuception
a nurse is preparing to perform an abdominal assessment on a child. identify the sequence the nurse should
follow (move the steps into the box on the right, placing them in the selected order of performance. use all the
steps)
CORRECT ANSWER inspection
auscultation
superficial palpitation
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deep palpitation
a nurse is caring for a 4 year old child who has a new diagnosis of diabetes mellitus and is distressed after an
insulin injection. which of the following play activities should the nurse recognize is therapeutic in helping the
child deal with the injection?
CORRECT ANSWER a needleless syringe and a doll
a nurse is providing anticipatory guidance about child development to the parents of a preschooler. which of the
following developmental tasks should the nurse include as being expected of a preschooler?
CORRECT ANSWER participates in imaginary play
a nurse is providing care to a child who has an allergy to eggs, the nurse should question a prescription for
which of the following immunizations?
CORRECT ANSWER influenza, live attenuated (LAIV)
a nurse is caring for a 10 month old infant who is in a cast for developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH). which
of the following strategies should the nurse implement to promote the infant's growth and development
CORRECT ANSWER allow the infant to stand in the crib
a nurse is caring for a 6month old infant following surgery. which of the following should the nurse use to
measure pain in this client
CORRECT ANSWER FLACC pain scale
a nurse is assisting with the admission of a child who has measles. which of the isolation precautions should the
nurse initiate
ATI Capstone Pediatrics ASSESSMENT EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS CURRENTLY TESTING
VERSION 2025-2026
a nurse is reviewing the history and physicality of an adolescent client who has conduct disorder. what is an
expected finding?
CORRECT ANSWER suspended from school several times in the past year
a nurse is planning care for a 6yr old child who has bacterial meningitis, what nursing intervention is
unnecessary in the pt's plan of care?
CORRECT ANSWER measure head circumference every shift
a nurse is teaching the parents of a child who has ADHD about methylphenidate. which of the following
statements should the nurse include in the teaching?
CORRECT ANSWER restrict your child's intake of caffeine while she is taking this medication
a nurse is caring for a 6 month old pt who has sudden abdominal pain, vomiting, distended abdomen and red
current jelly like stools. the nurse should know that these are signs of what
CORRECT ANSWER intussuception
a nurse is preparing to perform an abdominal assessment on a child. identify the sequence the nurse should
follow (move the steps into the box on the right, placing them in the selected order of performance. use all the
steps)
CORRECT ANSWER inspection
auscultation
superficial palpitation
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deep palpitation
a nurse is caring for a 4 year old child who has a new diagnosis of diabetes mellitus and is distressed after an
insulin injection. which of the following play activities should the nurse recognize is therapeutic in helping the
child deal with the injection?
CORRECT ANSWER a needleless syringe and a doll
a nurse is providing anticipatory guidance about child development to the parents of a preschooler. which of the
following developmental tasks should the nurse include as being expected of a preschooler?
CORRECT ANSWER participates in imaginary play
a nurse is providing care to a child who has an allergy to eggs, the nurse should question a prescription for
which of the following immunizations?
CORRECT ANSWER influenza, live attenuated (LAIV)
a nurse is caring for a 10 month old infant who is in a cast for developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH). which
of the following strategies should the nurse implement to promote the infant's growth and development
CORRECT ANSWER allow the infant to stand in the crib
a nurse is caring for a 6month old infant following surgery. which of the following should the nurse use to
measure pain in this client
CORRECT ANSWER FLACC pain scale
a nurse is assisting with the admission of a child who has measles. which of the isolation precautions should the
nurse initiate
