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
The cut-off number of transfused blood units to start an iron chelating agent in chronic hemolytic anemia patients is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Patients with chronic hemolytic anemia receiving more than 8-10 transfusions require iron chelation to prevent iron overload complications.
Question 3 of 5
Sara, age 4 months, was born at 35 weeks of gestation. She seems to be developing normally, but her parents are concerned because she is a more difficult baby than their other child, who was term. The nurse should explain that:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Infant temperament has a strong biologic component and is part of their unique characteristics. Sara's behavior is likely influenced by her individual temperament, not by failure to bond or painful experiences in the neonatal period.
Question 4 of 5
In metabolic disorders, which of the following is most likely associated with cerebral edema if improperly treated?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Rapid correction of hypernatremia can lead to cerebral edema due to osmotic shifts in brain cells.
Question 5 of 5
A 6-year-old boy with basal ejection systolic murmur, systolic click, and evidence of right ventricular apex in plain CXR is suspected to have which congenital heart disease?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Pulmonary stenosis presents with an ejection systolic murmur, systolic click, and right ventricular hypertrophy on X-ray.