ATI RN
Pediatric Clinical Nurse Specialist Exam Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
One of the following can cause heart failure in a full-term neonate:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Severe coarctation leads to critical left ventricular outflow obstruction, causing neonatal heart failure.
Question 2 of 5
High pH, low carbon dioxide, and normal bicarbonate best fit which of the following disorders?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Uncompensated respiratory alkalosis occurs when excessive breathing reduces CO2 levels, raising pH. Bicarbonate remains normal in the acute phase before renal compensation.
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
Regarding Non-Hodgkin lymphoma:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Abdominal mass is the most common presentation of pediatric Non-Hodgkin lymphoma, as it often arises from extranodal sites like the GI tract. Systemic symptoms are less frequent than in Hodgkin lymphoma.
Question 5 of 5
In pica disorder, the MOST appropriate statement is
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Pica requires persistent consumption of non-food items for at least one month to meet diagnostic criteria.