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Medical Tests CEN Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | BCEN (Board of Certification for Emergency Nursing) |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) Examination |
| Exam Number: | CEN |
| Exam Format: | Multiple-choice questions, Computer-based test |
| Related Certifications: | TCRN (Trauma Certified Registered Nurse) CFRN (Certified Flight Registered Nurse) CPEN (Certified Pediatric Emergency Nurse) |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Passing Score: | Scaled score 109 (on a 100β150 scale) |
| Exam Price: | USD $230β$370 (varies by membership/status and region) |
| Certificate Validity Period: | 4 years |
| Exam Duration: | 180 minutes |
| Real Exam Qty: | 175 (150 scored + 25 unscored pretest items) |
| Recommended Training: | Emergency Nurses Association (ENA) Training Resources BCEN Exam Preparation Resources |
| Exam Registration: | BCEN Official Certification Portal |
| Sample Questions: |  |
| Exam Way: | Computer-based testing at authorized testing centers (or remote proctoring where available via testing partners) |
| Pre Condition: | Active Registered Nurse (RN) license recommended; typically 2 years of emergency nursing experience or ~2000 hours in emergency department practice within the last 3 years recommended. |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://bcen.org/cen-certification/ |
Medical Tests CEN Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Objectives |
|---|---|
| Professional Issues, Ethics, and Emergency Nursing Practice | |
| Pediatric Emergency Care | |
| Gastrointestinal and Hepatic Disorders | |
| Trauma and Environmental Emergencies | |
| Renal and Genitourinary Disorders | |
| Geriatric Emergency Care | |
| Cardiovascular Emergencies | |
| Integumentary Disorders and Wound Management | |
| Obstetric and Gynecologic Emergencies | |
| Neurological Emergencies | |
| Musculoskeletal and Soft Tissue Injuries | |
| Endocrine and Metabolic Disorders | |
| Respiratory Emergencies | |
| Psychiatric and Behavioral Emergencies |
CEN Exam FAQ
Emergency Nurses Association (ENA) Training Resources: Visit official page
BCEN Exam Preparation Resources: Visit official page
BCEN Official Certification Portal: register for CEN
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Active Registered Nurse (RN) license recommended; typically 2 years of emergency nursing experience or ~2000 hours in emergency department practice within the last 3 years recommended.
- Professional Issues, Ethics, and Emergency Nursing Practice ()
- Respiratory Emergencies ()
- Neurological Emergencies ()
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Medical Tests Certified Emergency Nurse Sample Questions:
The older patient that you have been assigned to is having difficulty distinguishing between hot and cold
temperatures. Alteration of what gland activity would lead to this problem?
- A. Thymus
- B. Pineal
- C. Parotid
- D. Sweat
Correct Answer: D π³οΈ
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You are caring for a patient who has decided to discontinue treatment. You recognize that the patient is
competent to make this decision and support the decision based on which of the following ethical
principles?
- A. Confidentiality
- B. Autonomy
- C. Fidelity
- D. Justice
Correct Answer: B π³οΈ
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Which of the laboratory results would indicate that a patient's theophylline level is therapeutic?
- A. 30 mcg/ml
- B. 5 mcg/ml
- C. 25 mcg/ml
- D. 15 mcg/ml
Correct Answer: D π³οΈ
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If your patient was taking clozapine (Clozaril), what laboratory result would you want to monitor for
adverse effects?
- A. White blood cell count
- B. Liver function studies
- C. Platelet count
- D. Blood glucose
Correct Answer: A π³οΈ
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What is the most appropriate nursing intervention for dealing with a suicidal patient?
- A. Provide hope and reassurance that it will resolve itself.
- B. Have confidence in the patient's ability to deal with stressors.
- C. Provide authority, action and participation.
- D. Display an attitude of detachment, confrontation and efficiency.
Correct Answer: C π³οΈ
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