ATI Pediatrics Practice Exam (Nursing Care of Children)

Free ATI Pediatrics Sample Questions with Rationales

Try these 3 practice questions written by NursingPlex. The correct answer and rationale are shown under each one.

1. 1. A child with suspected epiglottitis is drooling and sitting upright. What should the nurse avoid?

   1. A. Keeping the child calm
   2. B. Examining the throat with a tongue blade ✓
   3. C. Having emergency airway equipment ready
   4. D. Letting the parent stay close

   Rationale: A tongue blade can trigger laryngospasm and complete airway blockage. Keep the child calm and upright, and have airway equipment ready.

2. 2. At what age should most infants be able to sit without support?

   1. A. 2 months
   2. B. 4 months
   3. C. 8 months ✓
   4. D. 12 months

   Rationale: Most infants sit steadily without support around 8 months. Rolling over comes around 4–6 months and walking around 12 months.

3. 3. Which finding in an infant suggests significant dehydration?

   1. A. Moist mucous membranes
   2. B. Sunken anterior fontanel ✓
   3. C. Capillary refill under 2 seconds
   4. D. Six wet diapers a day

   Rationale: A sunken fontanel, dry mucous membranes, fewer wet diapers and slow capillary refill point to dehydration.