PEDS ATI (CHAPTERS 1-7) QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS WITH SOLUTIONS 2024
What are 3 different ways to test Cerebellar function in children and adolescents? - ANSWER 1. finger to
nose test: should have rapid coordination
2. heel to shin test: should be able to run heel of one foot down the shin of the other leg
3. Romberg Test: able to stand with slight swaying when eyes are closed
What is the Denver Developmental Screening Test used for? - ANSWER it is a standardized test that
screens language, cognition, and fine and gross motor development in children and adolescents.
When does the posterior fontanel close? - ANSWER 6-8 weeks of age
When does the anterior fontanel close? - ANSWER 12-18 months of age
Describe how an infant gains weight... - ANSWER should gain 150-210 grams per week for the first 6
months.
At 6 months the birth weight should be doubled, and tripled by 12 months.
Describe how an infant grows in height... - ANSWER should grow approx 2.5 cm per month for the first 6
months.
growth will occur in spurts after 6 months, but birth length should be increased by 50% by 12 months.
Describe the growth of an infant's head circumference.. - ANSWER should increase approx 1.5 cm per
month for the first 6 months, then approx 0.5 cm between6 - 12 months.
How many teeth should an infant have by 12 months? - ANSWER 6 -8 teeth, with first teeth coming in at
about 6-10 months.
To help teething pain, what is the maximum amount of days that a parent should use acetaminophen or
ibuprofen? - ANSWER 3 days
, **Ibuprofen ONLY in babies over 6 months of age**
At what age will an infant be able to hold a bottle? - ANSWER 6 months
At what age will an infant be able to place objects in a container? - ANSWER 11 months
At what age should an infant be able to pull to standing position? - ANSWER 9 months
At what age should an infant be able to grasp a rattle by the handle? - ANSWER 10 months
When will an infant begin using a pincer grasp? - ANSWER 8 months
9 months: crude pincer grasp
11 months: neat pincer grasp
At what age can an infant sit down from a standing position without assistance? - ANSWER 12 months
At what age will an infant try to build block towers, although not usually successful? - ANSWER 12
months
Describe the sleep patterns of an infant from birth to 12 months of age... - ANSWER 3-4 months:
nocturnal sleep pattern is established
12 months: sleeps through the night, take 1-2 naps during the day
If an infant is being exclusively breastfed, which supplement should they take after the age of 4 months?
- ANSWER Iron
What amount is the limit on 100% fruit juice (given only after 6 months of age, applies to toddlers as
well) per day? - ANSWER 4-6 oz per day
At what age are solids introduced? - ANSWER 4 -6 months
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