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CEN Exam Review Questions and Answers
CEN Exam Review Questions and Answers
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[Show more]1. A pt presents to the ED complaining of a 2 day history of a dull substernal 
ache that has continued to increase in intensity. The pt states that they had 
some relief after taking nitro yesterday. Vitals: 114/68 BP, 68 HR, 22RR. The 
EKG demonstrates a new onset of left bundle branch block. T...
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Add to cart1. A pt presents to the ED complaining of a 2 day history of a dull substernal 
ache that has continued to increase in intensity. The pt states that they had 
some relief after taking nitro yesterday. Vitals: 114/68 BP, 68 HR, 22RR. The 
EKG demonstrates a new onset of left bundle branch block. T...
1. A pt present to the ED with complaints of chest pain. The 12-lead EKG reveals 
ST segment elevation in leads I and aVL. The initial BP is 112/69 and decreases 
to a systolic of 60 mmHg following a dose of nitroglycerin 0.4mg SL. The next 
most appropriate intervention is to: 
A. Complete a fi...
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Add to cart1. A pt present to the ED with complaints of chest pain. The 12-lead EKG reveals 
ST segment elevation in leads I and aVL. The initial BP is 112/69 and decreases 
to a systolic of 60 mmHg following a dose of nitroglycerin 0.4mg SL. The next 
most appropriate intervention is to: 
A. Complete a fi...
Increased tendency of the tissues to hold water in the extra-cellular space is 
called as 
1.Cutaneous edema 
2.Lymphedema 
3.Myxedema 
4.Peripheral edema 
5.Pitting edema 
Ans- Correct Answer: C. Myxedema 
Explanation: In myxedema, edema occurs because of an increased tendency of 
the tissues to ...
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Add to cartIncreased tendency of the tissues to hold water in the extra-cellular space is 
called as 
1.Cutaneous edema 
2.Lymphedema 
3.Myxedema 
4.Peripheral edema 
5.Pitting edema 
Ans- Correct Answer: C. Myxedema 
Explanation: In myxedema, edema occurs because of an increased tendency of 
the tissues to ...
Acids do what to body tissue? 
Ans- Cause a coagulation type necrosis 
Alkalis do what to body tissue? 
Ans- Liquify tissue on contact 
What do radiation RAYS cause? 
Ans- Internal contamination, minimal surface damage (decreases risk to 
caregivers) 
What do radiation PARTICLES cause? 
Ans- These ...
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Add to cartAcids do what to body tissue? 
Ans- Cause a coagulation type necrosis 
Alkalis do what to body tissue? 
Ans- Liquify tissue on contact 
What do radiation RAYS cause? 
Ans- Internal contamination, minimal surface damage (decreases risk to 
caregivers) 
What do radiation PARTICLES cause? 
Ans- These ...
Kehr's sign 
Ans- Referred pain down the left shoulder; indicative of a ruptured spleen. 
Homan's sign 
Ans- pain in *calf upon dorsiflexion* of foot and may indicate DVT 
Cullen's sign 
Ans- superficial edema and bruising in the subcutaneous fatty tissue around 
the umbilicus caused by pancreat...
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Add to cartKehr's sign 
Ans- Referred pain down the left shoulder; indicative of a ruptured spleen. 
Homan's sign 
Ans- pain in *calf upon dorsiflexion* of foot and may indicate DVT 
Cullen's sign 
Ans- superficial edema and bruising in the subcutaneous fatty tissue around 
the umbilicus caused by pancreat...
What is a pericardial friction rub? 
Ans- often heard over the sternal border. The inflammation causes a grating, 
scraping or leather-rubbing sound 
Is pericarditis more common in adults or children? 
Ans- Adults 
What positions aggravate pericarditis? 
Ans- lying flat on the left side, coughing a...
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Add to cartWhat is a pericardial friction rub? 
Ans- often heard over the sternal border. The inflammation causes a grating, 
scraping or leather-rubbing sound 
Is pericarditis more common in adults or children? 
Ans- Adults 
What positions aggravate pericarditis? 
Ans- lying flat on the left side, coughing a...
Ehler Danlos Syndrome puts patients at high risk for what? 
Ans- Aortic aneurysm and dissection 
Jervell and Lange-Nielsen syndrome puts patients at high risk for what? 
Ans- Long QT 
Initial defibrillation dose for pediatric patient 
Ans- 2 joules per kg then 4 joules, increasing up to 10 joules 
S...
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Add to cartEhler Danlos Syndrome puts patients at high risk for what? 
Ans- Aortic aneurysm and dissection 
Jervell and Lange-Nielsen syndrome puts patients at high risk for what? 
Ans- Long QT 
Initial defibrillation dose for pediatric patient 
Ans- 2 joules per kg then 4 joules, increasing up to 10 joules 
S...
Interosseus sites for peds 
Ans- sternum, distal femur, proximal tibia ( common), Medial malleolus, iliac 
crest 
common risk factor for bowel obstruction 
Ans- abdominal surgery 
Cushing's response 
Ans- TRIAD:indicates impending herniation. Elevated BP, widening pulse 
pressure, bradycardia 
He...
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Add to cartInterosseus sites for peds 
Ans- sternum, distal femur, proximal tibia ( common), Medial malleolus, iliac 
crest 
common risk factor for bowel obstruction 
Ans- abdominal surgery 
Cushing's response 
Ans- TRIAD:indicates impending herniation. Elevated BP, widening pulse 
pressure, bradycardia 
He...
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