ATI RN
Pediatric Clinical Nurse Specialist Exam Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following scores is used to evaluate the level of consciousness in children?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The AVPU scale (Alert, Verbal, Pain, Unresponsive) is a simple tool for assessing consciousness in children and adults. It is often used in emergency settings for quick neurological evaluation.
Question 2 of 5
Alkali therapy for the treatment of metabolic acidosis in RDS may result in all the following EXCEPT
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Alkali therapy can cause hypernatremia and skin slough but not hyperkalemia. The other options are potential side effects.
Question 3 of 5
A normal platelet count with prolonged bleeding time is seen in:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Von Willebrand disease affects platelet function rather than count, leading to prolonged bleeding time despite a normal platelet count.
Question 4 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 5 of 5
The main diagnostic sign of cardiac arrest is
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Absence of a central pulse (carotid or femoral) confirms cardiac arrest. Peripheral pulses may be weak in shock, but loss of a central pulse requires immediate resuscitation efforts.