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CEN EXAM|| COMPLETE TEST
QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS
2026
Which inherited bleeding disorder is the most common?
Von Willebrand
Classic hemophilia
Christmas disease
Rosenthal syndrome - correct-answer -Von Willebrand
Which complication is the most common risk for all puncture wounds?
Joint effusion
Osteomyelitis
Abscess
Hemorrhage - correct-answer -Abscess
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79. A patient presents with vaginal bleeding and cramping. She tells the
emergency nurse, "I passed clots at home. I think I lost my baby." Pelvic
examination reveals that the cervical os is open. Which type of spontaneous
abortion most likely occurred?
Missed abortion
Septic abortion
Inevitable abortion
Threatened abortion - correct-answer -Inevitable abortion
The nurse practitioner ordered a procalcitonin to be drawn on a patient. This will
identify which condition?
Parathyroid disease
Hyperosmolar hyperglycemic syndrome (HHS)
Tuberculosis
Sepsis - correct-answer -Sepsis
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A patient presents with a sore throat and difficulty swallowing. Assessment
reveals fever, muffled voice, and cervical lymphadenitis. What is the highest
priority?
Airway protection
Pain management
Preparation for incision and drainage
Intravenous access for fluid resuscitation - correct-answer -Airway protection
A 42-year-old female patient presents to the emergency department with
complaints of having right upper quadrant cramping pain that radiates to the right
scapula and shoulder areas. She also complains of being "bloated and passing
gas." With her history, which gastrointestinal disorder is she at risk for?
Cholecystitis
Hepatitis
Pancreatitis
Diverticulitis - correct-answer -Cholecystitis
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A patient presents to the ED with chest pain. The nurse assesses the pain and
determines that rest relieves the pain. What does the nurse determine this
indicates?
Stable angina
Unstable angina
Non-ST elevation myocardial infarction
ST elevation myocardial infarction - correct-answer -Stable angina
Which of the following statements made by a patient would lead the nurse to
conclude that the patient understands risk factors for pulmonary embolism?
While on a long flight, I should get up and walk to stretch my legs every hour.
Resuming my birth control pills will lower my risk of cancer and my risk of
another clot.
If I drink plenty of water while driving on a long trip, this shouldn't happen again.
Switching from my regular cigarettes to the electronic ones can reduce my risk. -
correct-answer -While on a long flight, I should get up and walk to stretch my legs
every hour.
CEN EXAM|| COMPLETE TEST
QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS
2026
Which inherited bleeding disorder is the most common?
Von Willebrand
Classic hemophilia
Christmas disease
Rosenthal syndrome - correct-answer -Von Willebrand
Which complication is the most common risk for all puncture wounds?
Joint effusion
Osteomyelitis
Abscess
Hemorrhage - correct-answer -Abscess
,2|Page
79. A patient presents with vaginal bleeding and cramping. She tells the
emergency nurse, "I passed clots at home. I think I lost my baby." Pelvic
examination reveals that the cervical os is open. Which type of spontaneous
abortion most likely occurred?
Missed abortion
Septic abortion
Inevitable abortion
Threatened abortion - correct-answer -Inevitable abortion
The nurse practitioner ordered a procalcitonin to be drawn on a patient. This will
identify which condition?
Parathyroid disease
Hyperosmolar hyperglycemic syndrome (HHS)
Tuberculosis
Sepsis - correct-answer -Sepsis
,3|Page
A patient presents with a sore throat and difficulty swallowing. Assessment
reveals fever, muffled voice, and cervical lymphadenitis. What is the highest
priority?
Airway protection
Pain management
Preparation for incision and drainage
Intravenous access for fluid resuscitation - correct-answer -Airway protection
A 42-year-old female patient presents to the emergency department with
complaints of having right upper quadrant cramping pain that radiates to the right
scapula and shoulder areas. She also complains of being "bloated and passing
gas." With her history, which gastrointestinal disorder is she at risk for?
Cholecystitis
Hepatitis
Pancreatitis
Diverticulitis - correct-answer -Cholecystitis
, 4|Page
A patient presents to the ED with chest pain. The nurse assesses the pain and
determines that rest relieves the pain. What does the nurse determine this
indicates?
Stable angina
Unstable angina
Non-ST elevation myocardial infarction
ST elevation myocardial infarction - correct-answer -Stable angina
Which of the following statements made by a patient would lead the nurse to
conclude that the patient understands risk factors for pulmonary embolism?
While on a long flight, I should get up and walk to stretch my legs every hour.
Resuming my birth control pills will lower my risk of cancer and my risk of
another clot.
If I drink plenty of water while driving on a long trip, this shouldn't happen again.
Switching from my regular cigarettes to the electronic ones can reduce my risk. -
correct-answer -While on a long flight, I should get up and walk to stretch my legs
every hour.
