ATI RN
Pediatric Clinical Nurse Specialist Exam Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
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 2 of 5
A previously healthy 7-month-old white male presents one summer day with a temperature of 41.1°C, a pulse of 190, a respiratory rate of 70, and a blood pressure of 65/20. He has a 1-day history of diarrhea (five stools in 24 hours) and is now unresponsive to verbal commands or painful stimuli. The most appropriate initial therapy is
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Normal saline is the initial therapy for hypovolemic shock due to diarrhea, aiming to restore circulating volume and improve perfusion.
Question 3 of 5
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 4 of 5
Alkali therapy for the treatment of metabolic acidosis in RDS may result in all the following EXCEPT
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Alkali therapy can cause hypernatremia and skin slough but not hyperkalemia. The other options are potential side effects.
Question 5 of 5
The best method of oxygen delivery suitable for an arrested child is
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: An Ambu bag provides manual positive pressure ventilation, making it the preferred method for oxygen delivery in a child with respiratory arrest.