CEN - Certified Emergency Nurse Practice Test
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The Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) credential, administered by the Board of Certification for Emergency Nursing (BCEN), is the premier professional certification for registered nurses specializing in emergency care. It validates a nurse's advanced knowledge, clinical judgment, and expertise across the full spectrum of emergency nursing practice. Earning the CEN demonstrates a commitment to excellence and a mastery of critical competencies required to manage high-acuity patients in fast-paced, unpredictable environments. The certification is nationally recognized by healthcare institutions and signifies a nurse's ability to provide safe, effective, and evidence-based care for patients of all ages with urgent and emergent conditions. Holding the CEN credential not only enhances individual clinical practice but also contributes to improved patient outcomes, increased departmental standards, and the overall advancement of the emergency nursing specialty.
Preguntas de Muestra
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A 64-year-old woman has abrupt vertigo, vomiting, diplopia, severe gait ataxia, and dysarthria. She denies weakness. A colleague says it is probably viral labyrinthitis because she is dizzy. What is the safer concern?
A 10-week pregnant patient has severe vomiting, ketonuria, weight loss, and weakness. She has had little intake for days. Dextrose-containing fluids are ordered. What should be given before or with dextrose?
Ten minutes after delivery, a patient has heavy vaginal bleeding and a boggy uterus above the umbilicus. BP is 94/58 and HR is 118. The placenta appears intact. What is the priority intervention?
A 76-year-old man collapses in triage with abdominal and back pain. He is pale, HR 126, BP 70/40, and a pulsatile abdominal mass is palpated. Bedside ultrasound shows a large abdominal aortic aneurysm with free fluid. What is the priority disposition?
A 67-year-old arrives with new facial droop and arm weakness 45 minutes after onset. Vitals are stable and he is breathing normally. The waiting room is full. What ESI level is most appropriate?
Qué temas cubre este examen
01Cardiovascular Emergencies
Temas
- Acute coronary syndrome
- Aneurysm and dissection
- Cardiopulmonary arrest
- Dysrhythmias
- Endocarditis, Myocarditis, Pericarditis
- Heart failure
- Hypertension
- Pericardial tamponade
- Peripheral vascular disease
- Thromboembolic disease
- Cardiovascular trauma
- Cardiogenic shock and obstructive shock
Objetivos de aprendizaje
- Acute coronary syndrome
- Aneurysm and dissection
- Cardiopulmonary arrest
- Dysrhythmias
- Endocarditis, Myocarditis, Pericarditis
- Heart failure
- Hypertension
- Pericardial tamponade
- Peripheral vascular disease
- Thromboembolic disease
- Cardiovascular trauma
- Cardiogenic shock and obstructive shock
02Environment and Toxicology Emergencies, and Communicable Diseases
Temas
- Environment
- Toxicology
- Communicable Diseases
Objetivos de aprendizaje
- Environment
- Toxicology
- Communicable Diseases
03Gastrointestinal Emergencies
Temas
- Appendicitis
- Peritonitis
- Bowel perforation
- Cyclic vomiting syndrome
- Bleeding
- Cholecystitis
- Cirrhosis
- Diverticulitis
- Esophageal varices
- Foreign bodies
- Hepatitis
- Intussusception
- Obstructions
- Pancreatitis
- Gastrointestinal trauma
- Gastrointestinal disorders
Objetivos de aprendizaje
- Appendicitis
- Peritonitis
- Bowel perforation
- Cyclic vomiting syndrome
- Bleeding
- Cholecystitis
- Cirrhosis
- Diverticulitis
- Esophageal varices
- Foreign bodies
- Hepatitis
- Intussusception
- Obstructions
- Pancreatitis
- Gastrointestinal trauma
- Gastrointestinal disorders
04Genitourinary, Gynecology, and Obstetrical Emergencies
Temas
- Genitourinary
- Gynecology
- Obstetrical
Objetivos de aprendizaje
- Genitourinary
- Gynecology
- Obstetrical
05Head, Eye, Ear, Nose, Throat Emergencies
Temas
- Head: facial nerve disorders, maxillofacial infections, maxillofacial trauma
- Eye: abrasions, burns, foreign bodies, increased IOP, infections, retinal artery occlusion, retinal detachment, ocular trauma, ulcerations and keratitis
- Ear, Nose, Throat
Objetivos de aprendizaje
- Head: facial nerve disorders, maxillofacial infections, maxillofacial trauma
- Eye: abrasions, burns, foreign bodies, increased IOP, infections, retinal artery occlusion, retinal detachment, ocular trauma, ulcerations and keratitis
- Ear, Nose, Throat
06Medical Emergencies
Temas
- Allergic reactions and anaphylaxis
- Hematologic disorders
- Electrolyte and fluid imbalance
- Endocrine disorders
- Immunocompromise
- Sepsis
- Hypovolemic and distributive shock
- Substance use and abuse
- Withdrawal syndrome
Objetivos de aprendizaje
- Allergic reactions and anaphylaxis
- Hematologic disorders
- Electrolyte and fluid imbalance
- Endocrine disorders
- Immunocompromise
- Sepsis
- Hypovolemic and distributive shock
- Substance use and abuse
- Withdrawal syndrome
07Mental Health Emergencies
Temas
- Aggressive and violent behavior
- Anxiety disorders
- Depressive disorders
- Homicidal and suicidal ideation
- Intentional overdose and ingestions
- Psychotic disorders
- Bipolar disorders
Objetivos de aprendizaje
- Aggressive and violent behavior
- Anxiety disorders
- Depressive disorders
- Homicidal and suicidal ideation
- Intentional overdose and ingestions
- Psychotic disorders
- Bipolar disorders
08Musculoskeletal and Wound Emergencies
Temas
- Musculoskeletal: amputation, compartment syndrome, ligament tendon injuries, fractures, dislocations, inflammatory conditions, osteomyelitis
- Wound: avulsions and degloving, infections, injection injuries, lacerations, penetrating injuries, wound bleeding
Objetivos de aprendizaje
- Musculoskeletal: amputation, compartment syndrome, ligament tendon injuries, fractures, dislocations, inflammatory conditions, osteomyelitis
- Wound: avulsions and degloving, infections, injection injuries, lacerations, penetrating injuries, wound bleeding
09Neurological Emergencies
Temas
- Neurological disorders
- Headache
- Increased intracranial pressure
- Meningitis
- Seizure disorders
- Stroke
- TIA
- Head and spinal cord trauma
- Neurogenic shock
Objetivos de aprendizaje
- Neurological disorders
- Headache
- Increased intracranial pressure
- Meningitis
- Seizure disorders
- Stroke
- TIA
- Head and spinal cord trauma
- Neurogenic shock
10Professional Issues
Temas
- Prioritization: triage, mass casualty, patient throughput
- Legal and ethical issues
Objetivos de aprendizaje
- Prioritization: triage, mass casualty, patient throughput
- Legal and ethical issues
11Respiratory Emergencies
Temas
- Aspiration
- Asthma
- COPD
- Infections
- Inhalation injuries
- Obstruction
- Pleural effusion
- Pneumothorax
- Noncardiac pulmonary edema
- Pulmonary embolus
- Respiratory distress syndrome
- Respiratory trauma
- Pulmonary hypertension
- Croup
Objetivos de aprendizaje
- Aspiration
- Asthma
- COPD
- Infections
- Inhalation injuries
- Obstruction
- Pleural effusion
- Pneumothorax
- Noncardiac pulmonary edema
- Pulmonary embolus
- Respiratory distress syndrome
- Respiratory trauma
- Pulmonary hypertension
- Croup