ATI Peds Proctored Exam full summary study guide

This document is a 45-page full summary of the ATI Pediatrics Proctored Exam, covering everything from newborn reflexes to acute pediatric emergencies. The content is streamlined into bullet-format chapters with simple examples, developmental mnemonics, pharmacologic interventions, and test-relevant assessment cues.

What’s Covered:

Chapter Breakdown Highlights

• Family-centered care & parenting styles

• Developmental milestones (0–12 mo, toddlers, preschoolers, school-age, teens)

• Vital signs & reflexes by age (Moro, Babinski, Palmar, Stepping, etc.)

• Growth patterns, cognitive and psychosocial development (Erikson & Piaget aligned)

• Injury prevention guidelines for each age group

• Pediatric dosage calculation, med routes (Oral, IM, IV, otic)

Illnesses & Disorders:

• Meningitis, Reye syndrome, seizures

• Respiratory: Asthma, Cystic Fibrosis, Croup, Influenza

• Cardiac: VSD, ASD, PDA, Tetralogy of Fallot

• GI: GERD, pyloric stenosis, Hirschsprung’s

• Hematology: Sickle Cell, Hemophilia, Iron Deficiency

• Endocrine: Diabetes Mellitus, Growth Hormone Deficiency

• Skin & Infectious: Impetigo, Scabies, Varicella, Measles

• MSK: DDH, Fractures, Cerebral Palsy, Spina Bifida, Scoliosis

• Chronic care, burns, immunizations, death & dying in peds

Quick Reference Tools Include:

• Immunization contraindications & injection site guide

• Pain assessment scales by age (FLACC, Faces, Oucher, Numeric)

• Seizure types, CPR positioning, post-op care for tonsillectomy

• Cast care, traction types, compartment syndrome signs (5 P’s)

File Info:

• Length: 45 pages

• Format: PDF

• Includes: Charts, condition mnemonics, lab values, care checklists

• Best for:

  • RN or PN students taking ATI or HESI

  • NCLEX pediatric sections

  • Pediatric clinical rotation prep

  • Nursing tutors or lecturers in pediatrics

University & Course Fit:

Relevant for courses such as:

• Pediatric Nursing

• Maternal Child Nursing

• Child Health Nursing

• ATI RN Proctored Exam Review

• Pediatric Care in ADN/BSN programs

Likely used by programs at:

• Rasmussen College: NUR2571

• Chamberlain University: NR-328 Pediatric Nursing

• Galen College: PEDS 103 or 110

• ECPI University, West Coast University, Herzing College