ATI RN
Pediatric Clinical Nurse Specialist Exam Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
After institution of treatment of anaphylaxis, the patient should be monitored in the emergency room for at least
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Patients should be monitored for at least 4 hours due to the risk of biphasic anaphylaxis, which can recur after initial resolution.
Question 2 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 3 of 5
A 12-month-old receives the MMR vaccine and suddenly becomes flushed, tachycardic, tachypneic with weak peripheral pulses & deteriorating consciousness. What is the likely explanation?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: This is an anaphylactic reaction (a form of immunological shock) that occurs post-vaccination.
Question 4 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 5 of 5
Acrodynia, or pink disease, is a rare idiosyncratic hypersensitivity reaction to mercury that occurs predominantly in children exposed to mercurous powders. The symptom complex includes the following EXCEPT
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Generalized spasticity is not a common feature of acrodynia; the other symptoms are typical of mercury toxicity.