ATI RN
Pediatric Clinical Nurse Specialist Exam Questions Questions
Question 1 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.
Question 2 of 9
The blueberry muffin appearance in infants with TORCH infections most likely represents
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Dermal erythropoiesis refers to extramedullary hematopoiesis in the skin, causing a characteristic blueberry muffin appearance
Question 3 of 9
Early postnatal exposure to dexamethasone, within the 1st wk of life, in VLBW infants, is associated with the following EXCEPT
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Early postnatal dexamethasone is associated with adverse effects such as metabolic derangements, poor growth, and increased infection risk, but it is not directly linked to cerebral palsy. The other options are known risks.
Question 4 of 9
The MOST important proposed field treatment for snake bites is
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Immobilization prevents venom spread and is the best immediate treatment.
Question 5 of 9
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 6 of 9
The most common viral cause of encephalitis is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Enteroviruses, including Coxsackie and Echoviruses, are the most frequent cause of viral encephalitis worldwide, affecting both children and adults.
Question 7 of 9
Nocturnal enuresis is described by all of the following EXCEPT
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Primary nocturnal enuresis is generally not linked to emotional disorders but instead to factors like genetics, bladder capacity, or nighttime urine production.
Question 8 of 9
Which is not a common cause of serum sickness?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Aspirin is not a common cause of serum sickness, unlike the other options listed.
Question 9 of 9
Nasal congestion of rhinitis is usually relieved by
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Pseudoephedrine is a nasal decongestant that relieves congestion by vasoconstriction.