ATI RN
Pediatric Clinical Nurse Specialist Exam Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
A systolic ejection murmur at upper left parasternal associated with ejection click is best heard with:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Valvular pulmonary stenosis produces a systolic ejection murmur with an ejection click due to turbulent flow across a stenotic pulmonary valve, best heard at the upper left sternal border.
Question 2 of 5
In pediatric basic life support, chest compression should be done with
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Chest compressions in pediatric basic life support should be delivered with extended elbows for effective force generation.
Question 3 of 5
Spondyloarthritis may be overlapped clinically with other forms of juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA). Clinical manifestations that help distinguish spondyloarthritis from other forms of juvenile arthritis include all the following EXCEPT
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Uveitis is more common in oligoarticular JIA.
Question 4 of 5
High pH, low carbon dioxide, and normal bicarbonate best fit which of the following disorders?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Uncompensated respiratory alkalosis occurs when excessive breathing reduces CO2 levels, raising pH. Bicarbonate remains normal in the acute phase before renal compensation.
Question 5 of 5
A mother tells the nurse that she is discontinuing breastfeeding her 5-month-old infant. The nurse should recommend that the infant be given:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C. For infants younger than 1 year, the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends the use of breast milk or iron-fortified formula. If breastfeeding is discontinued before 1 year, it is important to switch to a commercial iron-fortified formula to ensure the infant is receiving all the necessary nutrients for growth and development.