ATI RN
Pediatric Clinical Nurse Specialist Exam Questions Questions
Question 1 of 9
The following is considered one of the B symptoms in Hodgkin disease:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: B symptoms include fever, night sweats, and weight loss, indicating systemic involvement in Hodgkin lymphoma.
Question 2 of 9
At what ages should children ideally be screened for autistic spectrum disorders?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Screening for ASD is recommended at 18 and 24 months during routine pediatric visits to ensure early detection and intervention.
Question 3 of 9
Nasal congestion of rhinitis is usually relieved by
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Pseudoephedrine is a nasal decongestant that relieves congestion by vasoconstriction.
Question 4 of 9
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 5 of 9
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.
Question 6 of 9
The drug of choice for cold-induced urticaria is
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Cyproheptadine, an antihistamine with serotonin-blocking properties, is effective in treating cold-induced urticaria.
Question 7 of 9
Clinical picture of a 15-day-old newborn with severe coarctation of aorta will include the following Except:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Coarctation of the aorta typically causes weak femoral pulses but does not affect the right brachial pulse significantly, as the narrowing is usually distal to the right subclavian artery.
Question 8 of 9
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 9 of 9
Which of the following is a common complication of untreated rheumatoid arthritis?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Untreated rheumatoid arthritis can lead to joint deformity, cardiovascular disease, and vision loss due to systemic inflammation.