ATI RN
Pediatric Clinical Nurse Specialist Exam Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
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 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 3 of 5
All of the following are anterior joints involved in juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) EXCEPT
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Metatarsal involvement is more characteristic of polyarticular JIA.
Question 4 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 5 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.