ATI RN
Pediatric Clinical Nurse Specialist Exam Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
The main diagnostic sign of cardiac arrest is
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Absence of a central pulse (carotid or femoral) confirms cardiac arrest. Peripheral pulses may be weak in shock, but loss of a central pulse requires immediate resuscitation efforts.
Question 2 of 5
Acrodynia, or pink disease, is a rare idiosyncratic hypersensitivity reaction to mercury that occurs predominantly in children exposed to mercurous powders. The symptom complex includes the following EXCEPT
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Generalized spasticity is not a common feature of acrodynia; the other symptoms are typical of mercury toxicity.
Question 3 of 5
Early postnatal exposure to dexamethasone, within the 1st wk of life, in VLBW infants, is associated with the following EXCEPT
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Early postnatal dexamethasone is associated with adverse effects such as metabolic derangements, poor growth, and increased infection risk, but it is not directly linked to cerebral palsy. The other options are known risks.
Question 4 of 5
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 5 of 5
Which factor affects food security?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Climate change poses a major threat to food security by affecting crop yields and causing extreme weather events that disrupt agriculture.