ATI RN
Pediatric Clinical Nurse Specialist Exam Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
A 12-year-old with repeated episodes of streptococcal pharyngitis experiences another episode of sore throat... The most appropriate therapy is
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Epinephrine is the first-line treatment for anaphylaxis, which is the most likely diagnosis given the symptoms.
Question 2 of 5
Alkali therapy for the treatment of metabolic acidosis in RDS may result in all the following EXCEPT
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Alkali therapy can cause hypernatremia and skin slough but not hyperkalemia. The other options are potential side effects.
Question 3 of 5
Nasal congestion of rhinitis is usually relieved by
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Pseudoephedrine is a nasal decongestant that relieves congestion by vasoconstriction.
Question 4 of 5
A head-injured 4-year-old patient who opens eyes to painful stimulus, is confused, and withdraws from pain has a Glasgow coma score of:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A GCS of 10 is calculated as follows: Eye opening to pain (2), Confused verbal response (4), and Withdrawal from pain (4), summing up to 10.
Question 5 of 5
Intrauterine transplacental infection is of significance to the fetus and/or newborn
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hepatitis B virus (HBV) primarily affects the liver and is not typically associated with significant intrauterine or transplacental effects compared to rubella, toxoplasmosis, and Parvovirus B19.