ATI PEDIATRICS PROCTORED EXAM 2026
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Section 1: Growth and Development
Question 1
A nurse is assessing a 6-month-old infant's developmental milestones.
Which finding is expected?
A. Walks with support
B. Rolls from back to front
C. Uses a pincer grasp
D. Says two-word phrases
Correct Answer: B. Rolls from back to front
Rationale: At 6 months, infants typically roll over in both directions.
Walking with support occurs around 12 months, pincer grasp develops at
9–12 months, and two-word phrases appear at approximately 2 years of
age.
Question 2
,A 4-month-old infant is brought in for a well-child visit. The parent asks
what milestone to expect next. What should the nurse teach?
A. Sitting without support
B. Rolling from back to front
C. Walking with assistance
D. Saying "mama" specifically
Correct Answer: B. Rolling from back to front
Rationale: By 4–6 months, infants typically roll from back to front. Sitting
without support occurs around 6–8 months. Walking with assistance is
around 9–12 months. Specific words like "mama" appear around 10–12
months.
Question 3
The nurse is assessing a 6-month-old. Which finding requires further
evaluation?
A. Birth weight has doubled
B. Anterior fontanel is open
C. The infant cannot sit unsupported
D. The infant has a social smile
Correct Answer: C. The infant cannot sit unsupported
Rationale: By 6 months, most infants can sit briefly without support
(though may still lean forward). Inability to sit unsupported at 6 months
may indicate a developmental delay and requires further evaluation.
,Question 4
A nurse is educating parents of a 2-year-old about expected behaviors.
Which statement indicates correct understanding?
A. "My child should be able to share toys easily."
B. "Temper tantrums are common and may be a response to frustration."
C. "Parallel play is not typical; my child should play cooperatively."
D. "Toilet training should be completed by 18 months."
Correct Answer: B. "Temper tantrums are common and may be a response
to frustration."
Rationale: Toddlers are egocentric and have limited impulse control,
leading to temper tantrums. Parallel play (playing alongside others, not with
them) is typical for toddlers. Cooperative play develops later. Toilet training
readiness occurs between 18–30 months; completion varies.
Question 5
A nurse is assessing the vital signs of a 3-year-old toddler. Which finding
should the nurse report to the provider?
A. Blood pressure 90/50 mm Hg
B. Respiratory rate 45/min
C. Weight 14.5 kg (32 lb)
D. Heart rate 110/min
Correct Answer: B. Respiratory rate 45/min
Rationale: A respiratory rate of 45/min is above the expected reference
range for a 3-year-old toddler (normally 20–30 breaths/min). This can
indicate respiratory dysfunction or acute respiratory distress and requires
immediate reporting.
, Question 6
What is the expected pulse rate of a newborn?
A. 50–90/min
B. 60–110/min
C. 70–150/min
D. 80–180/min
Correct Answer: D. 80–180/min
Rationale: Newborn pulse rates range from 80 to 180 beats per minute. As
children age, the normal pulse rate gradually decreases.
Question 7
What is the expected respiratory rate of a 1- to 2-year-old child?
A. 30–35/min
B. 25–30/min
C. 20–25/min
D. 15–20/min
Correct Answer: B. 25–30/min
Rationale: For children 1–2 years old, the expected respiratory rate is 25–30
breaths per minute. Newborns to 1 year are 30–35/min, and rates decrease
as children age.
RETAKE EXAM WITH COMPLETE 100
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES|ALREADY
GRADED A+
Section 1: Growth and Development
Question 1
A nurse is assessing a 6-month-old infant's developmental milestones.
Which finding is expected?
A. Walks with support
B. Rolls from back to front
C. Uses a pincer grasp
D. Says two-word phrases
Correct Answer: B. Rolls from back to front
Rationale: At 6 months, infants typically roll over in both directions.
Walking with support occurs around 12 months, pincer grasp develops at
9–12 months, and two-word phrases appear at approximately 2 years of
age.
Question 2
,A 4-month-old infant is brought in for a well-child visit. The parent asks
what milestone to expect next. What should the nurse teach?
A. Sitting without support
B. Rolling from back to front
C. Walking with assistance
D. Saying "mama" specifically
Correct Answer: B. Rolling from back to front
Rationale: By 4–6 months, infants typically roll from back to front. Sitting
without support occurs around 6–8 months. Walking with assistance is
around 9–12 months. Specific words like "mama" appear around 10–12
months.
Question 3
The nurse is assessing a 6-month-old. Which finding requires further
evaluation?
A. Birth weight has doubled
B. Anterior fontanel is open
C. The infant cannot sit unsupported
D. The infant has a social smile
Correct Answer: C. The infant cannot sit unsupported
Rationale: By 6 months, most infants can sit briefly without support
(though may still lean forward). Inability to sit unsupported at 6 months
may indicate a developmental delay and requires further evaluation.
,Question 4
A nurse is educating parents of a 2-year-old about expected behaviors.
Which statement indicates correct understanding?
A. "My child should be able to share toys easily."
B. "Temper tantrums are common and may be a response to frustration."
C. "Parallel play is not typical; my child should play cooperatively."
D. "Toilet training should be completed by 18 months."
Correct Answer: B. "Temper tantrums are common and may be a response
to frustration."
Rationale: Toddlers are egocentric and have limited impulse control,
leading to temper tantrums. Parallel play (playing alongside others, not with
them) is typical for toddlers. Cooperative play develops later. Toilet training
readiness occurs between 18–30 months; completion varies.
Question 5
A nurse is assessing the vital signs of a 3-year-old toddler. Which finding
should the nurse report to the provider?
A. Blood pressure 90/50 mm Hg
B. Respiratory rate 45/min
C. Weight 14.5 kg (32 lb)
D. Heart rate 110/min
Correct Answer: B. Respiratory rate 45/min
Rationale: A respiratory rate of 45/min is above the expected reference
range for a 3-year-old toddler (normally 20–30 breaths/min). This can
indicate respiratory dysfunction or acute respiratory distress and requires
immediate reporting.
, Question 6
What is the expected pulse rate of a newborn?
A. 50–90/min
B. 60–110/min
C. 70–150/min
D. 80–180/min
Correct Answer: D. 80–180/min
Rationale: Newborn pulse rates range from 80 to 180 beats per minute. As
children age, the normal pulse rate gradually decreases.
Question 7
What is the expected respiratory rate of a 1- to 2-year-old child?
A. 30–35/min
B. 25–30/min
C. 20–25/min
D. 15–20/min
Correct Answer: B. 25–30/min
Rationale: For children 1–2 years old, the expected respiratory rate is 25–30
breaths per minute. Newborns to 1 year are 30–35/min, and rates decrease
as children age.
