ATI RN
Pediatric Clinical Nurse Specialist Exam Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Atypical depression is a form of major depressive disorder (MDD) characterized by all the following EXCEPT
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Insomnia is not a typical feature of atypical depression, which instead involves hypersomnia.
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
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 4 of 5
Avoidance of triggering agents is crucial in urticaria and angioedema. The MAINSTAY of pharmacologic treatment is
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Second-generation H1 antihistamines are first-line for chronic urticaria due to their efficacy and fewer side effects.
Question 5 of 5
Heimlich maneuver is used for which of the following purposes
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The Heimlich maneuver is performed to expel a foreign body from the airway in choking individuals. In unconscious patients, abdominal thrusts are avoided in favor of back blows and chest compressions.