ATI RN
Pediatric Clinical Nurse Specialist Exam Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following is a common complication of long-term corticosteroid use?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Long-term corticosteroid use can lead to osteoporosis, hypertension, and diabetes mellitus, making 'All of the above' the correct answer.
Question 2 of 5
Of the following, the MOST common factor that increases the likelihood of drowning in adolescents (USA) is:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Alcohol consumption significantly increases the risk of drowning in adolescents by impairing judgment and motor coordination, which increases the likelihood of water-related accidents.
Question 3 of 5
What is the role of calcium gluconate in hyperkalemia treatment?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Calcium gluconate stabilizes cardiac membranes, preventing life-threatening arrhythmias without affecting serum potassium levels.
Question 4 of 5
The hallmark of atopic dermatitis is
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Intense pruritus is the hallmark of atopic dermatitis, often leading to scratching, lichenification, and secondary skin infections.
Question 5 of 5
All the following are true, regarding pathology of neonatal necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) EXCEPT
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A specific pathogen is not always identified in NEC cases. The other statements are true regarding NEC pathology.