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
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 3 of 5
Which of the following is NOT a common feature of systemic lupus erythematosus?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Hyperglycemia is not a typical feature of systemic lupus erythematosus; it is more commonly associated with diabetes.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following clinical signs is pathognomonic of rubella?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Post-auricular lymphadenopathy is a classic early sign of rubella, differentiating it from measles, which presents with Koplik spots.
Question 5 of 5
The most common organism causing bacterial tracheitis is:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Bacterial tracheitis is most commonly caused by Staphylococcus aureus, leading to severe airway obstruction.