ATI RN
Pediatric Clinical Nurse Specialist Exam Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
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 2 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 3 of 5
Juvenile systemic sclerosis (JSS) has multisystem involvement and exacerbation. The common manifestation of the early course of JSS is
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Edema is an early finding in systemic sclerosis.
Question 4 of 5
High pH, low carbon dioxide, and normal bicarbonate best fit which of the following disorders?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Uncompensated respiratory alkalosis occurs when excessive breathing reduces CO2 levels, raising pH. Bicarbonate remains normal in the acute phase before renal compensation.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following is a common complication of long-term corticosteroid use?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Long-term corticosteroid use can lead to osteoporosis, hypertension, and diabetes mellitus, making 'All of the above' the correct answer.