ATI RN
Pediatric Clinical Nurse Specialist Exam Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
One of the following is not a screening test for a child with bleeding tendency:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Thrombin time is not commonly used as an initial screening test for bleeding disorders; instead, PT, PTT, and bleeding time are more relevant.
Question 2 of 5
The best 'rescue' medication in the treatment of acute asthma symptoms is
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Inhaled short-acting beta-agonists (SABAs) are the preferred rescue medication for acute asthma symptoms, as they provide rapid relief by relaxing airway muscles.
Question 3 of 5
Neonatal sepsis case fatality rate is highest for
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Candida albicans has the highest case fatality rate among neonatal sepsis pathogens due to its invasive nature and difficulty in treatment.
Question 4 of 5
What is the role of calcium gluconate in hyperkalemia treatment?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Calcium gluconate stabilizes cardiac membranes, preventing life-threatening arrhythmias without affecting serum potassium levels.
Question 5 of 5
Munchausen syndrome by proxy (MBP) is a form of factitious disorder by proxy, where a parent (usually mother) mimics symptoms in his or her child. Of the following, the symptom that is LEAST likely presented is
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Psychosis is unlikely to be fabricated by a parent, as it is difficult to mimic convincingly without clear physical signs.