ATI RN
Pediatric Clinical Nurse Specialist Exam Questions Questions
Question 1 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 2 of 5
Shock associated with decreased central venous pressure includes the following Except:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Cardiogenic shock leads to increased central venous pressure due to heart failure, while hypovolemic and septic shock cause a drop in CVP due to fluid loss or vasodilation.
Question 3 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.
Question 4 of 5
Nasal congestion of rhinitis is usually relieved by
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Pseudoephedrine is a nasal decongestant that relieves congestion by vasoconstriction.
Question 5 of 5
A systolic ejection murmur at upper left parasternal associated with ejection click is best heard with:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Valvular pulmonary stenosis produces a systolic ejection murmur with an ejection click due to turbulent flow across a stenotic pulmonary valve, best heard at the upper left sternal border.