ATI RN
Pediatric Clinical Nurse Specialist Exam Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following causes metabolic acidosis with a normal anion gap?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Diarrhea leads to metabolic acidosis with a normal anion gap due to excessive bicarbonate loss in stool. This type of acidosis is known as hyperchloremic acidosis, where chloride replaces lost bicarbonate.
Question 2 of 5
High pH, low carbon dioxide, and normal bicarbonate best fit which of the following disorders?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Uncompensated respiratory alkalosis occurs when excessive breathing reduces CO2 levels, raising pH. Bicarbonate remains normal in the acute phase before renal compensation.
Question 3 of 5
Intrauterine transplacental infection is of significance to the fetus and/or newborn
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hepatitis B virus (HBV) primarily affects the liver and is not typically associated with significant intrauterine or transplacental effects compared to rubella, toxoplasmosis, and Parvovirus B19.
Question 4 of 5
One of the following is a common neonatal respiratory problem associated with premature infants
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Apnea is a common respiratory problem in premature infants due to immaturity of the respiratory control centers in the brain. The other conditions are also seen but are less specific to prematurity.
Question 5 of 5
All the following are common classic clinical features of Kawasaki disease (KD) EXCEPT
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Vesicular rash is not a typical feature of KD.