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ATI Pediatrics Exam
1. What is the most appropriate first step in assessing a child who has
difficulty breathing?
o A) Obtain a full medical history
o B) Administer oxygen
o C) ...
1. What is the most appropriate first step in assessing a child who has
difficulty breathing?
o A) Obtain a full medical history
o B) Administer oxygen
o C) Check vital signs
o D) Perform a physical examination
o Answer: C) Check vital signs
Rationale: Checking vital signs is crucial to determine the severity of
the situation and guide further interventions.
2. At what age should a child be able to jump in place with both feet?
o A) 12 months
o B) 18 months
o C) 24 months
o D) 36 months
o Answer: C) 24 months
Rationale: By age 2, children typically demonstrate gross motor skills
such as jumping in place.
3. A parent asks how to help their child cope with a new diagnosis of
diabetes. What is the best response?
o A) "Just follow the doctor’s orders."
o B) "Focus on diet, exercise, and blood sugar monitoring."
o C) "It’s important to ignore it to prevent stress."
o D) "Just try to maintain normal activities."
o Answer: B) "Focus on diet, exercise, and blood sugar monitoring."
Rationale: Education on managing diabetes is essential for the child’s
health and helps in coping with the diagnosis.
4. What is the primary purpose of immunizations in pediatric care?
o A) To reduce healthcare costs
o B) To prevent the spread of infectious diseases
o C) To promote overall health
o D) To enhance the immune system
o Answer: B) To prevent the spread of infectious diseases
Rationale: Immunizations are primarily aimed at preventing
outbreaks of vaccine-preventable diseases in the community.
5. Which behavior would indicate that a child is developing normal social
skills at age 4?
o A) Plays alone most of the time
o B) Shares toys and takes turns with others
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o C) Frequently argues with peers
o D) Has difficulty making eye contact
o Answer: B) Shares toys and takes turns with others
Rationale: Sharing and taking turns are key indicators of developing
social skills in young children.
6. What is the recommended action when caring for a child with a
suspected head injury?
o A) Allow the child to sleep
o B) Assess the child for signs of increased intracranial pressure
o C) Give the child pain medication
o D) Encourage the child to eat
o Answer: B) Assess the child for signs of increased intracranial
pressure
Rationale: Monitoring for increased intracranial pressure is vital in
managing a child with a head injury.
7. At what age should a child have their first dental visit?
o A) At birth
o B) 6 months
o C) 1 year
o D) 3 years
o Answer: C) 1 year
Rationale: The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that
children have their first dental visit by their first birthday.
8. A nurse is educating a parent about car seat safety. What is the most
important guideline to include?
o A) Children should face forward once they are 20 pounds.
o B) Children should use booster seats until they are 8 years old or 4
feet 9 inches tall.
o C) Infants should be in a car seat only on short trips.
o D) It is safe for children to ride in the front seat by age 5.
o Answer: B) Children should use booster seats until they are 8 years
old or 4 feet 9 inches tall.
Rationale: Following age and height recommendations for booster
seats is crucial for child safety in vehicles.
9. Which of the following is a sign of dehydration in an infant?
o A) Frequent wet diapers
o B) Soft spot on the head (fontanelle)
o C) Dry mouth and tongue
o D) Normal skin turgor
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