ATI RN
Pediatric Clinical Nurse Specialist Exam Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
The hallmark of atopic dermatitis is
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Intense pruritus is the hallmark of atopic dermatitis, often leading to scratching, lichenification, and secondary skin infections.
Question 2 of 5
Infants at risk for hyperinsulinemic hypoglycemia include all of the following EXCEPT
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Galactosemia does not typically cause hyperinsulinemic hypoglycemia
Question 3 of 5
The cut-off number of transfused blood units to start an iron chelating agent in chronic hemolytic anemia patients is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Patients with chronic hemolytic anemia receiving more than 8-10 transfusions require iron chelation to prevent iron overload complications.
Question 4 of 5
Sign of biliary atresia on ultrasound?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The 'triangular cord' sign, a fibrotic remnant of bile ducts, is a characteristic ultrasound finding in biliary atresia.
Question 5 of 5
The treatment of choice for childhood onset of major depression is
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are preferred over older medications like tricyclics due to better safety profiles and efficacy in pediatric depression.