CEN Study Guide: Review With Practice Test Questions For The Certified Emergency Nurse Exam

Understanding the Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) Exam

The Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) exam is a nationally recognized certification for nurses who specialize in providing emergency care. The exam is administered by the Board of Certification for Emergency Nursing (BCEN) and is designed to assess a nurse's knowledge and skills in a variety of emergency nursing topics.

To be eligible to take the CEN exam, nurses must have at least two years of experience in emergency nursing and must have completed a BCEN-approved CEN Review Course. The exam consists of 145 multiple-choice questions that cover a wide range of emergency nursing topics, including:

• Triage
• Assessment
• Treatment
• Patient Management
• Ethics
• Research

Preparing for the CEN Exam

Preparing for the CEN exam can be a daunting task, but it is essential to start preparing early and to use a variety of study resources. Some of the most effective study resources include:

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• BCEN-approved CEN Review Courses
• CEN Review Books
• CEN Practice Tests
• CEN Study Groups

It is also important to create a study schedule that you can stick to. Break down the material into smaller chunks and study for a little bit each day. This will help you stay on track and avoid feeling overwhelmed.

Taking the CEN Exam

The CEN exam is a timed exam, so it is important to manage your time wisely. Read each question carefully and choose the best answer from the options provided. If you are unsure of an answer, mark it and come back to it later.

It is also important to stay calm and focused during the exam. If you start to feel anxious, take a few deep breaths and focus on the task at hand.

Practice Test Questions

1. A patient presents to the emergency department with a chief complaint of chest pain. The patient is a 55-year-old male with a history of hypertension and hyperlipidemia. The patient's vital signs are:

• Blood pressure: 140/90 mmHg
• Heart rate: 100 beats per minute
• Respiratory rate: 20 breaths per minute
• Temperature: 98.6°F

The patient's physical examination reveals a regular heart rhythm with no murmurs or gallops. The patient's lungs are clear to auscultation. The patient's abdomen is soft and non-tender. The patient's extremities are warm and well-perfused.

What is the most likely diagnosis?

• A. Aortic dissection
• B. Myocardial infarction
• C. Pulmonary embolism
• D. Stable angina

2. A patient presents to the emergency department with a chief complaint of shortness of breath. The patient is a 35-year-old female with a history of asthma. The patient's vital signs are:

• Blood pressure: 120/80 mmHg
• Heart rate: 120 beats per minute
• Respiratory rate: 28 breaths per minute
• Temperature: 99.0°F

The patient's physical examination reveals wheezing throughout the lungs. The patient's oxygen saturation is 90% on room air.

What is the most appropriate treatment for this patient?

• A. Albuterol nebulizer
• B. Epinephrine nebulizer
• C. Intubation
• D. Oxygen therapy

3. A patient presents to the emergency department with a chief complaint of abdominal pain. The patient is a 19-year-old female with no significant past medical history. The patient's vital signs are:

• Blood pressure: 110/70 mmHg
• Heart rate: 90 beats per minute
• Respiratory rate: 20 breaths per minute
• Temperature: 98.6°F

The patient's physical examination reveals a soft and non-tender abdomen. The patient's bowel sounds are hypoactive. The patient's rectal examination reveals a small amount of blood on the glove.

What is the most likely diagnosis?

• A. Appendicitis
• B. Cholecystitis
• C. Gastroenteritis
• D. Pancreatitis

Answers

1. B. Myocardial infarction
2. A. Albuterol nebulizer
3. A. Appendicitis

The CEN exam is a challenging but important exam for nurses who specialize in emergency care. By using a variety of study resources and practicing with practice test questions, nurses can increase their chances of success on the exam.

CEN Study Guide: Review Book with Practice Test Questions for the Certified Emergency Nurse Exam

by Jack Summers

4.3 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	10537 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Print length	:	286 pages

FREE