ATI PEDS Proctored Exam Questions and Answers 2026 | Comprehensive Study Guide

A nurse in an emergency department is assessing an adolescent who reports inhalation of gasoline. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? • Hypothermia • Pinpoint pupils • Hyperactive reflexes • Ataxia 18. A nurse in the emergency department is assessing a toddler who has hyperpyrexia, severe dyspnea, and is drooling. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first? • Prepare the toddler for nasotracheal intubation • Insert an IV catheter for the toddler • Obtain a blood culture from the toddler • Administer an antibiotic to the toddler 19. A nurse is caring for an infant who has a patent ductus arteriosus. The nurse should identify that the defect is at which of the following locations of the heart? (You will find hot spots to select in the artwork below. Select only the hot spot that corresponds to your assessment) • Answer: 20. A nurse is caring for an infant who has hydrocephalus and ventriculoperitoneal shunt malfunction. Which of the following assessment findings indicates that the infant is experiencing increased intracranial pressure? • Increased appetite • Irritability • Flat fontanel • Tachycardia 21. A nurse is assessing an infant who has iron deficiency anemia. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? • Increased hemoglobin level • Hyperactive muscle tone • Bradycardia • Pale conjunctiva 22. A nurse is caring for a child who received partial thickness burns to over 50% of his body 10 days ago and has splints over his joints to prevent contractions. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? (Select all that apply) • Provide a high-calorie diet • Administer analgesics IM • Remove splints during sleep • Change dressings using aseptic technique • Monitor intake and output 23. A school nurse is assessing a 7-year-old student. The nurse should identify which of the following findings as a potential indicator of physical abuse? • Bruising around the wrists • Abrasions on the knees • Weight in 45th percentile • Front deciduous teeth missing 24. A nurse is assessing an 18-month-old child during a well-child visit. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider? • The child crawls to navigate the room • The child has frequent temper tantrums • The child consistently throws items to the floor • The child scribbles on the wall with a crayon 25. A nurse is caring for an infant who has rotavirus. Which of the following findings indicates that the infant is inadequately dehydrated? • Weight loss 7% • Capillary refill 1 second • Bradycardia • Respiratory rate 26/min 26. A nurse is providing teaching about injury prevention to the parents of a toddler. Which of the following safety measures should the nurse include in the teaching? • Adjust the water heater temperature to 54° C (129.2° F) • Check clothing for loose buttons • Provide balloons for play • Place screens on all windows