ATI RN
Pediatric Clinical Nurse Specialist Exam Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Neonatal sepsis case fatality rate is highest for
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Candida albicans has the highest case fatality rate among neonatal sepsis pathogens due to its invasive nature and difficulty in treatment.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following scores is used to evaluate the level of consciousness in children?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The AVPU scale (Alert, Verbal, Pain, Unresponsive) is a simple tool for assessing consciousness in children and adults. It is often used in emergency settings for quick neurological evaluation.
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
Of the following, the skin manifestation that is MOST suggestive of SLE in children is
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Malar rash is highly specific for SLE.
Question 5 of 5
A 12-year-old with repeated episodes of streptococcal pharyngitis experiences another episode of sore throat... The most appropriate therapy is
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Epinephrine is the first-line treatment for anaphylaxis, which is the most likely diagnosis given the symptoms.