ATI RN
Pediatric Clinical Nurse Specialist Exam Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
A -year-old boy has unexplained recurrent attacks of severe abdominal pain over the past years, not resolving during holidays; physical examination and lab investigations are unremarkable. Of the following, the risk factor that is LEAST likely associated with this disorder is
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: School attendance is less likely to be a direct cause of somatoform disorders compared to emotional or familial issues. Emotional distress, marital conflict, and abuse are more directly linked to psychological stressors.
Question 2 of 5
A head-injured 4-year-old patient opens eyes to painful stimulus, is confused, and withdraws from pain. His Glasgow Coma Score is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The Glasgow Coma Scale evaluates consciousness. Eye-opening to pain (2), verbal confusion (4), and withdrawal from pain (4) sum up to a total score of 10.
Question 3 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 4 of 5
Drug Rash with Eosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms (DRESS) can be caused by all the following EXCEPT
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Allopurinol is not a major cause of DRESS syndrome, whereas anticonvulsants and sulfonamides are common triggers.
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.