ATI RN
Pediatric Clinical Nurse Specialist Exam Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
All the following are true, regarding pathology of neonatal necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) EXCEPT
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A specific pathogen is not always identified in NEC cases. The other statements are true regarding NEC pathology.
Question 2 of 5
Shock associated with decreased central venous pressure includes the following Except:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Cardiogenic shock leads to increased central venous pressure due to heart failure, while hypovolemic and septic shock cause a drop in CVP due to fluid loss or vasodilation.
Question 3 of 5
A -week-old infant is brought to the emergency room in coma with retinal hemorrhages and severe pallor He was born at home and was first seen by a physician at days of age and placed on amoxicillin for otitis media His diet is breast milk Diagnostic tests should include all of the following EXCEPT
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Lumbar puncture is contraindicated in cases of severe coagulopathy or intracranial hemorrhage, as it could worsen the condition
Question 4 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.
Question 5 of 5
One of the following is a common neonatal respiratory problem associated with premature infants
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Apnea is a common respiratory problem in premature infants due to immaturity of the respiratory control centers in the brain. The other conditions are also seen but are less specific to prematurity.