ATI RN
Pediatric Clinical Nurse Specialist Exam Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
What is the average lifespan of normal human platelets in circulation?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Platelets typically survive for about 10 days before being removed by the spleen.
Question 2 of 5
Spondyloarthritis may be overlapped clinically with other forms of juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA). Clinical manifestations that help distinguish spondyloarthritis from other forms of juvenile arthritis include all the following EXCEPT
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Uveitis is more common in oligoarticular JIA.
Question 3 of 5
The most common organism causing bacterial tracheitis is:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Bacterial tracheitis is most commonly caused by Staphylococcus aureus, leading to severe airway obstruction.
Question 4 of 5
A child is teased by some of his new schoolmates as 'weak.' Of the following, the MOST likely diagnosis is
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Bullying involves repeated aggressive behavior by peers, which fits the scenario where the child is being teased. School phobia and anxiety disorders might result from bullying but are secondary conditions. Hypothyroidism is unrelated to this social context.
Question 5 of 5
A mother tells the nurse that she is discontinuing breastfeeding her 5-month-old infant. The nurse should recommend that the infant be given:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C. For infants younger than 1 year, the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends the use of breast milk or iron-fortified formula. If breastfeeding is discontinued before 1 year, it is important to switch to a commercial iron-fortified formula to ensure the infant is receiving all the necessary nutrients for growth and development.