ATI RN
Pediatric Clinical Nurse Specialist Exam Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
The MOST consistent statement of structural MRI brain findings of autistic spectrum disorders (ASD) is
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Increased brain size is a consistent finding in early childhood for individuals with ASD.
Question 2 of 5
A -year-old boy has unexplained recurrent attacks of severe abdominal pain over the past years, not resolving during holidays; physical examination and lab investigations are unremarkable. Of the following, the risk factor that is LEAST likely associated with this disorder is
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: School attendance is less likely to be a direct cause of somatoform disorders compared to emotional or familial issues. Emotional distress, marital conflict, and abuse are more directly linked to psychological stressors.
Question 3 of 5
The MOST common cause of food protein-induced enteropathy is
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Cow's milk protein is the most frequent trigger of food protein-induced enteropathy, which can cause malabsorption and chronic diarrhea.
Question 4 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 5 of 5
Exfoliative dermatitis may develop in patients with atopic dermatitis and extensive skin involvement, usually caused by inappropriate therapy or superinfection with
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Exfoliative dermatitis in atopic dermatitis patients can be due to superinfection, with Herpes simplex virus being a common cause (eczema herpeticum). It presents as widespread vesicular eruptions, requiring antiviral treatment to prevent complications like systemic dissemination.