ATI RN
Pediatric Clinical Nurse Specialist Exam Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following is a common complication of untreated rheumatoid arthritis?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Untreated rheumatoid arthritis can lead to joint deformity, cardiovascular disease, and vision loss due to systemic inflammation.
Question 2 of 5
A red-haired, blue-eyed, Caucasian 15-year-old with a small congenital nevus undergoes a biopsy to rule out melanoma. For pain control, naproxen 15 mg/kg TID is given. Two days after surgery, blood is noted to be oozing from the wound, which won’t stop bleeding. All of the following are correct EXCEPT
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Ibuprofen also has anticoagulant properties similar to naproxen, meaning bleeding risk would not be completely avoided by switching to ibuprofen.
Question 3 of 5
Skeeter syndrome is a large local reaction to stinging and biting insects. Of the following, the TRUE statement is
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Skeeter syndrome is a hypersensitivity reaction to mosquito saliva, presenting as exaggerated local swelling and inflammation, often mistaken for infections like erythema nodosum.
Question 4 of 5
The following is considered one of the B symptoms in Hodgkin disease:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: B symptoms include fever, night sweats, and weight loss, indicating systemic involvement in Hodgkin lymphoma.
Question 5 of 5
Nasal congestion of rhinitis is usually relieved by
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Pseudoephedrine is a nasal decongestant that relieves congestion by vasoconstriction.