LATEST UPDATE CEN CERTIFIED EMERGENCY
NURSE ACTUAL EXAM WITH 500+ QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS
Definition: Sudden cessation of cardiac mechanical
activity confirmed by absence of pulse,
unresponsiveness, and apnea. - answer-
Cardiopulmonary arrest
Scenario: A patient with chest pain radiating to the
jaw and diaphoresis likely has ________. - answer-
Acute coronary syndrome (ACS)
Fill in the blank: The classic triad of acute aortic
dissection includes chest pain, pulse deficit, and
________. - answer-Widened mediastinum
Fill in the blank: The classic triad of acute aortic
dissection includes chest pain, pulse deficit, and
________. - answer-Widened mediastinum
,Definition: Inflammation of the inner lining of the
heart, usually involving the valves. - answer-
Endocarditis
Definition: Inflammation of the inner lining of the
heart, usually involving the valves. - answer-
Endocarditis
Terminology: ST-segment elevation on ECG indicates
________. - answer-Myocardial infarction (STEMI)
Terminology: ST-segment elevation on ECG indicates
________. - answer-Myocardial infarction (STEMI)
Scenario: A patient presents with jugular vein
distention, muffled heart sounds, and hypotension.
What is the likely diagnosis? - answer-Pericardial
tamponade (Beck's triad)
,Scenario: A patient presents with jugular vein
distention, muffled heart sounds, and hypotension.
What is the likely diagnosis? - answer-Pericardial
tamponade (Beck's triad)
Fill in the blank: The term "afterload" refers to the
resistance the ________ must overcome to eject
blood. - answer-Left ventricle
Fill in the blank: The term "afterload" refers to the
resistance the ________ must overcome to eject
blood. - answer-Left ventricle
Definition: Sudden cessation of cardiac mechanical
activity confirmed by absence of pulse,
unresponsiveness, and apnea. - answer-
Cardiopulmonary arrest
Scenario: A patient with chest pain radiating to the
jaw and diaphoresis likely has ________. - answer-
Acute coronary syndrome (ACS)
, Terminology: A life-threatening ventricular rhythm
with no effective cardiac output. - answer-Ventricular
fibrillation
Terminology: A life-threatening ventricular rhythm
with no effective cardiac output. - answer-Ventricular
fibrillation
Fill in the blank: Aneurysm refers to a localized
________ of an artery. - answer-Dilation or ballooning
Fill in the blank: Aneurysm refers to a localized
________ of an artery. - answer-Dilation or ballooning
Definition: Inflammation of the sac surrounding the
heart. - answer-Pericarditis
Definition: Inflammation of the sac surrounding the
heart. - answer-Pericarditis
NURSE ACTUAL EXAM WITH 500+ QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS
Definition: Sudden cessation of cardiac mechanical
activity confirmed by absence of pulse,
unresponsiveness, and apnea. - answer-
Cardiopulmonary arrest
Scenario: A patient with chest pain radiating to the
jaw and diaphoresis likely has ________. - answer-
Acute coronary syndrome (ACS)
Fill in the blank: The classic triad of acute aortic
dissection includes chest pain, pulse deficit, and
________. - answer-Widened mediastinum
Fill in the blank: The classic triad of acute aortic
dissection includes chest pain, pulse deficit, and
________. - answer-Widened mediastinum
,Definition: Inflammation of the inner lining of the
heart, usually involving the valves. - answer-
Endocarditis
Definition: Inflammation of the inner lining of the
heart, usually involving the valves. - answer-
Endocarditis
Terminology: ST-segment elevation on ECG indicates
________. - answer-Myocardial infarction (STEMI)
Terminology: ST-segment elevation on ECG indicates
________. - answer-Myocardial infarction (STEMI)
Scenario: A patient presents with jugular vein
distention, muffled heart sounds, and hypotension.
What is the likely diagnosis? - answer-Pericardial
tamponade (Beck's triad)
,Scenario: A patient presents with jugular vein
distention, muffled heart sounds, and hypotension.
What is the likely diagnosis? - answer-Pericardial
tamponade (Beck's triad)
Fill in the blank: The term "afterload" refers to the
resistance the ________ must overcome to eject
blood. - answer-Left ventricle
Fill in the blank: The term "afterload" refers to the
resistance the ________ must overcome to eject
blood. - answer-Left ventricle
Definition: Sudden cessation of cardiac mechanical
activity confirmed by absence of pulse,
unresponsiveness, and apnea. - answer-
Cardiopulmonary arrest
Scenario: A patient with chest pain radiating to the
jaw and diaphoresis likely has ________. - answer-
Acute coronary syndrome (ACS)
, Terminology: A life-threatening ventricular rhythm
with no effective cardiac output. - answer-Ventricular
fibrillation
Terminology: A life-threatening ventricular rhythm
with no effective cardiac output. - answer-Ventricular
fibrillation
Fill in the blank: Aneurysm refers to a localized
________ of an artery. - answer-Dilation or ballooning
Fill in the blank: Aneurysm refers to a localized
________ of an artery. - answer-Dilation or ballooning
Definition: Inflammation of the sac surrounding the
heart. - answer-Pericarditis
Definition: Inflammation of the sac surrounding the
heart. - answer-Pericarditis
