Pediatric Physical Exam Nursing Assessment | NCLEX Tips & Tricks

In this lesson, Nurse Mike breaks down pediatric physical exams—one of the most important skills for nursing school and the NCLEX. Learn how to master assessments for infants, toddlers, and school-aged children, and build the confidence to handle pediatric vital signs, growth milestones, and safety scenarios with clarity. 🆓🆓🆓🆓🆓🆓 TRY SIMPLENURSING FOR FREE. Make nursing knowledge stick with SimpleNursing: https://shorturl.at/y28lG 🆓🆓🆓🆓🆓🆓 🔗 Helpful Links Pediatric Vital Signs to Know: https://simplenursing.com/pediatric-vital-signs-to-know/?utm_content=ped_physical_new_callouts_video&utm_source=youtube.com&utm_medium=referral Pediatrics Quick Notes: https://simplenursing.com/pediatrics-quick-notes/?utm_content=ped_physical_new_callouts_video&utm_source=youtube.com&utm_medium=referral Pediatric Assessment & Milestones: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VVmMK4ZcPxY?utm_content=ped_physical_new_callouts_video&utm_source=youtube.com&utm_medium=referral 💡 What You’ll Learn - How to perform age-appropriate pediatric physical exams - Key infant growth milestones for weight & height (6-month & 12-month NCLEX tips) - How to assess fontanels and what bulging vs. sunken spots mean - Top NCLEX tips for infant reflexes, nutrition, and safety - Critical safety teaching for toddlers (choking, burns, drowning, car seats) - How to assess the ear in children under 3 vs. over 3 🕒 Timestamps 00:00 Intro – Pediatric Physical Exams & NCLEX Must-Knows 00:26 5 Key Points for Assessing a Child 01:23 NCLEX Rule: Least Invasive First 02:10 NCLEX Practice Question: Order of Assessment 03:30 Infant (0-12 Months) Growth Milestones (Height & Weight) 04:14 NCLEX Question: Reporting Delayed Growth 05:08 Infant Nutrition: Breast Milk vs. Cow's Milk & Introducing Solids 05:42 Infant Head Assessment: Fontanels (Soft Spots) 07:01 Fontanel Closure Times (Posterior vs. Anterior) 07:24 Signs of Respiratory Distress in Infants 08:02 Assessing Excessive Crying & High-Pitched Cry 09:00 Infant Teething & Dental Care 09:29 Top 3 Tested Infant Reflexes (Babinski, Rooting, Tonic Neck) 11:02 More Infant Reflexes (Moro, Stepping, Palmar, Plantar) 12:18 GI Assessment: Newborn Stools 13:19 Toddler (1-3 Years) Growth Milestones 15:32 Toddler Safety Teaching: Choking Hazards & Foods to Avoid 16:23 Toddler Safety: Burns, Drowning, Cribs & Car Seats 19:01 Preschooler (3-6 Years) Growth, Nutrition & Magical Thinking 20:41 Ear Assessment: Under 3 vs. Over 3 Years Old 21:26 School-Aged (6-12 Years) Growth, Safety & Respecting Privacy 24:05 Adolescent (12-18 Years) Growth & Socialization Needs 25:50 Outro + Next Steps at SimpleNursing.com ❤️ Why This Matters Mastering pediatric assessments isn't just about passing the NCLEX—it's about ensuring child safety and spotting developmental delays early. These skills help you think like a pediatric nurse, communicate effectively with families, and provide safe, confident care in any clinical setting. 👍If this helped, hit Like, Subscribe, and share it with a classmate! Check out our interactive NCLEX-style quizzes and study guides at SimpleNursing.com for more lessons that actually stick. 📚 More Nursing Resources Official Website: https://shorturl.at/5X4Ey Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simplenursing.com_/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@simplenursing Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SimpleNursing YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/simplenursing #PediatricNursing #NursingSchool #NCLEX #NurseMike #SimpleNursing #PediatricExams #NCLEXPrep #NursingStudents #ChildDevelopment #VitalSigns #NursingEducation #GrowthMilestones