ATI RN
Pediatric Clinical Nurse Specialist Exam Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Of the following, the MOST common factor that increases the likelihood of drowning in adolescents (USA) is:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Alcohol consumption significantly increases the risk of drowning in adolescents by impairing judgment and motor coordination, which increases the likelihood of water-related accidents.
Question 2 of 5
A 10-year-old child has intermittent symptoms of mild asthma... Which treatment option is most appropriate?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Inhaled β₂-agonists are recommended for intermittent asthma symptoms as needed for relief.
Question 3 of 5
The following is considered one of the B symptoms in Hodgkin disease:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: B symptoms include fever, night sweats, and weight loss, indicating systemic involvement in Hodgkin lymphoma.
Question 4 of 5
A -year-old boy has unexplained recurrent attacks of severe abdominal pain over the past years, not resolving during holidays; physical examination and lab investigations are unremarkable. Of the following, the risk factor that is LEAST likely associated with this disorder is
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: School attendance is less likely to be a direct cause of somatoform disorders compared to emotional or familial issues. Emotional distress, marital conflict, and abuse are more directly linked to psychological stressors.
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.