ATI Pediatrics Proctored Exam Practice Test 2026-2027 and Free Sample Questions

A nurse is preparing to administer acetaminophen to a child who weighs 18 kilograms. The order is for 15 milligrams per kilogram per dose. How many milligrams should the nurse administer per dose?

A nurse is caring for a 2 year old child with bronchiolitis. Which finding is the priority concern requiring immediate intervention?

A nurse is reviewing the immunization record of a healthy 12 month old child. Which vaccine is recommended to be given at this visit?

A nurse is teaching parents of a 2 year old who experienced a simple febrile seizure. Which statement by a parent indicates a correct understanding of the teaching?

A nurse is caring for an 8 year old child with type 1 diabetes who reports shakiness, sweating, and hunger. The blood glucose reading is 58 milligrams per deciliter. Which action should the nurse take first?

A nurse is caring for a 5 year old child with cystic fibrosis. Which intervention should the nurse include in the plan of care?

A nurse is teaching the parent of a 10 month old infant with recurrent acute otitis media. Which modifiable risk factor should the nurse emphasize?

A nurse is caring for a 7 year old child admitted with a vaso occlusive crisis. Which intervention is the priority?

A nurse is assessing a 14 month old child with vomiting and diarrhea. Which finding indicates severe dehydration?

A nurse is preparing to give an intramuscular injection to a 4 year old child. Which approach best reflects atraumatic care?

A nurse is caring for a 6 year old child 4 hours after a tonsillectomy. Which finding should the nurse report immediately?

A nurse is caring for a 3 year old child diagnosed with Kawasaki disease. Which assessment is the priority focus of nursing care?

A nurse is caring for an 18 month old child who is hospitalized and is crying and clinging to the parent at the time of admission. Which interpretation by the nurse is most accurate?

A nurse is teaching the parent of a 4 month old infant about nutrition. Which statement by the parent indicates the need for further teaching?

A nurse is caring for a 9 year old child with acute lymphoblastic leukemia who has a platelet count of 18,000 per microliter. Which intervention should the nurse implement?

A nurse is assessing a 5 week old infant. Which finding is most consistent with hypertrophic pyloric stenosis?

A nurse needs to assess pain in a 2 year old child who is nonverbal. Which pain assessment tool is most appropriate?

A nurse is caring for a 4 year old child with nephrotic syndrome. Which assessment finding should the nurse expect?

A nurse is teaching parents of a 2 year old about poisoning prevention in the home. Which instruction should the nurse include?