ATI RN
Pediatric Clinical Nurse Specialist Exam Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
A previously healthy 7-month-old white male presents one summer day with a temperature of 41.1°C, a pulse of 190, a respiratory rate of 70, and a blood pressure of 65/20. He has a 1-day history of diarrhea (five stools in 24 hours) and is now unresponsive to verbal commands or painful stimuli. The most appropriate initial therapy is
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Normal saline is the initial therapy for hypovolemic shock due to diarrhea, aiming to restore circulating volume and improve perfusion.
Question 2 of 5
Menses typically begins 2.5 years after the onset of puberty at an average age of
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Menarche generally occurs about 2.5 years after thelarche, averaging around 12.5 years.
Question 3 of 5
Obstructive shock is characterized by which of the following:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Obstructive shock is due to mechanical obstructions such as cardiac tamponade or pulmonary embolism.
Question 4 of 5
Of the following, the MOST common factor that increases the likelihood of drowning in adolescents (USA) is:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Alcohol consumption significantly increases the risk of drowning in adolescents by impairing judgment and motor coordination, which increases the likelihood of water-related accidents.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following is a common complication of long-term corticosteroid use?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Long-term corticosteroid use can lead to osteoporosis, hypertension, and diabetes mellitus, making 'All of the above' the correct answer.