ATI RN
Pediatric Clinical Nurse Specialist Exam Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Obstructive shock is characterized by which of the following:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Obstructive shock is due to mechanical obstructions such as cardiac tamponade or pulmonary embolism.
Question 2 of 5
At what ages should children ideally be screened for autistic spectrum disorders?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Screening for ASD is recommended at 18 and 24 months during routine pediatric visits to ensure early detection and intervention.
Question 3 of 5
Youth violence is a problem in urban, suburban, and rural communities and affects children across race and gender. Which subset of children who has more severe violence behavior that continues into adulthood?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Adolescents with severe violence behavior are more likely to continue such patterns into adulthood due to entrenched antisocial tendencies.
Question 4 of 5
What is the most appropriate diagnosis for a 7-year-old boy with recurrent motor movements?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Persistent Tic Disorder involves motor or vocal tics that last for more than a year. Tourette's Disorder requires both motor and vocal tics, while Provisional Tic Disorder lasts less than a year. Sydenham Chorea is typically associated with rheumatic fever.
Question 5 of 5
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.