ATI RN
Pediatric Clinical Nurse Specialist Exam Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
One of the following is FALSE in hemolytic disease of the newborn caused by Rh incompatibility
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Rh incompatibility does not 'never' occur in first-born infants. While it is less common, sensitization can occur during delivery or other events in the first pregnancy, leading to hemolytic disease in the first-born infant.
Question 2 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.
Question 3 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 4 of 5
Spondyloarthritis may be overlapped clinically with other forms of juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA). Clinical manifestations that help distinguish spondyloarthritis from other forms of juvenile arthritis include all the following EXCEPT
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Uveitis is more common in oligoarticular JIA.
Question 5 of 5
A 2-month-old infant presents with cough, tachypnea, and wheezing. The most likely viral cause is:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is the most common cause of bronchiolitis in infants, presenting with cough, tachypnea, wheezing, and respiratory distress. It spreads via respiratory droplets and is especially severe in premature and immunocompromised infants.