ATI RN
Pediatric Clinical Nurse Specialist Exam Questions Questions
Question 1 of 9
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.
Question 2 of 9
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 3 of 9
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 4 of 9
Which of the following is a common complication of untreated rheumatoid arthritis?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Untreated rheumatoid arthritis can lead to joint deformity, cardiovascular disease, and vision loss due to systemic inflammation.
Question 5 of 9
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.
Question 6 of 9
A neonate with an abdominal wall defect and exposed bowel without a protective sac is diagnosed with:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Gastroschisis is a congenital defect where the intestines protrude through the abdominal wall without a covering sac, increasing the risk of infection and dehydration. It requires surgical repair soon after birth.
Question 7 of 9
Features suggestive of large ventricular septal defect (VSD) in an infant 6 months old may include all of the following Except:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Infants with large VSDs often experience poor growth due to increased metabolic demand and heart failure.
Question 8 of 9
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.
Question 9 of 9
Menses typically begins 2.5 years after the onset of puberty at an average age of
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Menarche generally occurs about 2.5 years after thelarche, averaging around 12.5 years.