Medical Tests CEN Actual Free Exam Questions & Community Discussion

  • Exam Code/Number: CEN
  • Exam Name/Title: Certified Emergency Nurse
  • Certification Provider: Medical Tests
  • Corresponding Certification: Medical Examination
  • Exam Questions: 195
  • Updated On: Jul 13, 2026
You are working in the Emergency department when you receive a call from a mother who says her
three-year-old has ingested furniture polish. What should you tell the mother to do first?
Correct Answer: B Vote an answer
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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?
Correct Answer: D Vote an answer
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You are caring for a patient who complains of sexual dysfunction. The patient was admitted for alcohol
dependence. What education should you provide this patient on sexual dysfunction and alcohol abuse?
Correct Answer: A Vote an answer
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In which position would a patient with emphysema be able to enhance the effectiveness of breathing?
Correct Answer: C Vote an answer
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You are caring for a patient with a severe burn. The patient is scheduled to go to surgery for an autograft
of the lower extremity. What should you include in the postoperative plan of care for this patient?
Correct Answer: D Vote an answer
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What would the nurse do to prevent a woman who had a cesarean birth from having early postpartum
hemorrhage?
Correct Answer: D Vote an answer
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The most appropriate action by the nurse who is preparing to communicate with an older patient who has
hearing loss is:
Correct Answer: A Vote an answer
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You are caring for a patient who is being prepared for surgery. The patient has a history of alcohol abuse.
Which of the following would the patient be at risk for because of the alcohol abuse?
Correct Answer: C Vote an answer
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You are caring for a patient who has a fear of leaving his house. He only comes outside when
accompanied by his spouse. What do you determine the patient is experiencing?
Correct Answer: B Vote an answer
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What is the maximum suction time for a patient with a tracheostomy?
Correct Answer: A Vote an answer
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You are caring for a patient who was brought into the emergency department unresponsive, hypotensive
and tachypneic. Upon further assessment, you realize that the patient's temperature is 106 degrees
Fahrenheit. You suspect heat stroke. What would your priority nursing intervention be?
Correct Answer: C Vote an answer
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You are teaching a group of mothers how to apply permethrin (Elimite, Nix) for pediculosis capitus. Which
of the following would be the correct application technique?
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