Pediatric ATI Practice Exam

The normal pediatric hemoglobin range is important for assessing a child's oxygen-carrying capacity and overall health. The correct range varies by age but generally falls between 10 to 17 grams per deciliter in children.

This range takes into account that hemoglobin levels can differ significantly based on factors such as age, sex, and developmental stages. Infants may have higher levels initially due to fetal hemoglobin, while levels can drop after birth. As children grow, the hemoglobin concentration stabilizes within this 10 to 17 grams per deciliter range.

Other ranges do not accurately reflect normal values for children. For instance, a range of 8-12 would indicate a condition of significant anemia, and values of 14-20 grams per deciliter are typically considered higher than normal for pediatric patients. The 12-15 range, while it may be normal for some groups (like adolescent females), does not encompass all pediatric populations sufficiently. Therefore, 10-17 grams per deciliter is the most inclusive and accurate range for assessing hemoglobin levels in children.