ATI RN
Pediatric Clinical Nurse Specialist Exam Questions Questions
Question 1 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 2 of 5
Features suggestive of large ventricular septal defect (VSD) in an infant 6 months old may include all of the following Except:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Infants with large VSDs often experience poor growth due to increased metabolic demand and heart failure.
Question 3 of 5
The main differentiating item between intermittent versus persistent allergic rhinitis is
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Persistent allergic rhinitis is characterized by more frequent and troublesome symptoms that impact daily life, distinguishing it from intermittent cases, which occur less frequently.
Question 4 of 5
Skeeter syndrome is a large local reaction to stinging and biting insects. Of the following, the TRUE statement is
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Skeeter syndrome is a hypersensitivity reaction to mosquito saliva, presenting as exaggerated local swelling and inflammation, often mistaken for infections like erythema nodosum.
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.