ATI RN
Pediatric Clinical Nurse Specialist Exam Questions Questions
Question 1 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 2 of 5
Sara, age 4 months, was born at 35 weeks of gestation. She seems to be developing normally, but her parents are concerned because she is a more difficult baby than their other child, who was term. The nurse should explain that:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Infant temperament has a strong biologic component and is part of their unique characteristics. Sara's behavior is likely influenced by her individual temperament, not by failure to bond or painful experiences in the neonatal period.
Question 3 of 5
The MOST effective therapy for persistent allergic rhinitis is
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Nasal corticosteroids, such as budesonide, are the most effective treatment for persistent allergic rhinitis, reducing inflammation and nasal symptoms more effectively than antihistamines or leukotriene inhibitors.
Question 4 of 5
The Look-Listen-Feel procedure is used to:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Look-Listen-Feel is a primary assessment step in BLS to check for effective breathing before initiating rescue breaths or CPR.
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.