ATI RN
Pediatric Clinical Nurse Specialist Exam Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
One of the following is a common neonatal respiratory problem associated with premature infants
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Apnea is a common respiratory problem in premature infants due to immaturity of the respiratory control centers in the brain. The other conditions are also seen but are less specific to prematurity.
Question 2 of 5
Exfoliative dermatitis may develop in patients with atopic dermatitis and extensive skin involvement, usually caused by inappropriate therapy or superinfection with
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Exfoliative dermatitis in atopic dermatitis patients can be due to superinfection, with Herpes simplex virus being a common cause (eczema herpeticum). It presents as widespread vesicular eruptions, requiring antiviral treatment to prevent complications like systemic dissemination.
Question 3 of 5
Acrodynia, or pink disease, is a rare idiosyncratic hypersensitivity reaction to mercury that occurs predominantly in children exposed to mercurous powders. The symptom complex includes the following EXCEPT
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Generalized spasticity is not a common feature of acrodynia; the other symptoms are typical of mercury toxicity.
Question 4 of 5
The main diagnostic sign of cardiac arrest is
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Absence of a central pulse (carotid or femoral) confirms cardiac arrest. Peripheral pulses may be weak in shock, but loss of a central pulse requires immediate resuscitation efforts.
Question 5 of 5
After institution of treatment of anaphylaxis, the patient should be monitored in the emergency room for at least
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Patients should be monitored for at least 4 hours due to the risk of biphasic anaphylaxis, which can recur after initial resolution.