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
Skeeter syndrome is a large local reaction to stinging and biting insects. Of the following, the TRUE statement is
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Skeeter syndrome is a hypersensitivity reaction to mosquito saliva, presenting as exaggerated local swelling and inflammation, often mistaken for infections like erythema nodosum.
Question 3 of 5
The cut-off number of transfused blood units to start an iron chelating agent in chronic hemolytic anemia patients is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Patients with chronic hemolytic anemia receiving more than 8-10 transfusions require iron chelation to prevent iron overload complications.
Question 4 of 5
The MOST consistent statement of structural MRI brain findings of autistic spectrum disorders (ASD) is
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Increased brain size is a consistent finding in early childhood for individuals with ASD.
Question 5 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.