ATI RN
Pediatric Clinical Nurse Specialist Exam Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
The following drugs are used in resuscitation Except:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Digitalis is not used in acute resuscitation as it does not provide immediate cardiovascular support.
Question 2 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.
Question 3 of 5
Alkali therapy for the treatment of metabolic acidosis in RDS may result in all the following EXCEPT
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Alkali therapy can cause hypernatremia and skin slough but not hyperkalemia. The other options are potential side effects.
Question 4 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.
Question 5 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.