CERTIFIED EMERGENCY NURSING (CEN) FINAL AND
PRACTICE EXAM QUESTIONS
2026 BANK CURRENTLY TESTING EXAM QUESTIONS
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A patient is brought to the emergency department from the
site of a chemical fire, where he suffered a burn that
involves the epidermis, dermis, and the muscle and bone
of the right arm. On inspection, the skin appears charred.
Based on these assessment findings, what is the depth of
the burn on the patient's arm?
A) Superficial partial-thickness
B) Deep partial-thickness
,C) Full partial-thickness
D) Full-thickness - ANSWER-Ans: D
Feedback:
A full-thickness burn involves total destruction of the
epidermis and dermis and, in some cases, underlying
tissue as well. Wound color ranges widely from white to
red, brown, or black. The burned area is painless because
the nerve fibers are destroyed. The wound can appear
leathery; hair follicles and sweat glands are destroyed.
Edema may also be present. Superficial partial-thickness
burns involve the epidermis and possibly a portion of the
dermis; the patient will experience pain that is soothed by
cooling. Deep partial-thickness burns involve the
epidermis, upper dermis, and portion of the deeper
,dermis; the patient will complain of pain and sensitivity to
cold air. Full partial thickness is not a depth of burn.
The current phase of a patient's treatment for a burn injury
prioritizes wound care, nutritional support, and prevention
of complications such as infection. Based on these care
priorities, the patient is in what phase of burn care?
A) Emergent
B) Immediate resuscitative
C) Acute
D) Rehabilitation - ANSWER-Ans: C
Feedback:
The acute or intermediate phase of burn care follows the
emergent/resuscitative phase and begins 48 to 72 hours
, after the burn injury. During this phase, attention is
directed toward continued assessment and maintenance
of respiratory and circulatory status, fluid and electrolyte
balance, and gastrointestinal function. Infection
prevention, burn wound care (i.e., wound cleaning, topical
antibacterial therapy, wound dressing, dressing changes,
wound dÈbridement, and wound grafting), pain
management, and nutritional support are priorities at this
stage. Priorities during the emergent or immediate
resuscitative phase include first aid, prevention of shock
and respiratory distress, detection and treatment of
concomitant injuries, and initial wound assessment and
care. The priorities during the rehabilitation phase include
prevention of scars and contractures, rehabilitation,
functional and cosmetic reconstruction, and psychosocial
counseling.
PRACTICE EXAM QUESTIONS
2026 BANK CURRENTLY TESTING EXAM QUESTIONS
WITH DETAILED VERIFIED
ANSWERS (100% CORRECT ANSWERS/ALREADY
GRADED A+/BRAND NEW!!!1
A patient is brought to the emergency department from the
site of a chemical fire, where he suffered a burn that
involves the epidermis, dermis, and the muscle and bone
of the right arm. On inspection, the skin appears charred.
Based on these assessment findings, what is the depth of
the burn on the patient's arm?
A) Superficial partial-thickness
B) Deep partial-thickness
,C) Full partial-thickness
D) Full-thickness - ANSWER-Ans: D
Feedback:
A full-thickness burn involves total destruction of the
epidermis and dermis and, in some cases, underlying
tissue as well. Wound color ranges widely from white to
red, brown, or black. The burned area is painless because
the nerve fibers are destroyed. The wound can appear
leathery; hair follicles and sweat glands are destroyed.
Edema may also be present. Superficial partial-thickness
burns involve the epidermis and possibly a portion of the
dermis; the patient will experience pain that is soothed by
cooling. Deep partial-thickness burns involve the
epidermis, upper dermis, and portion of the deeper
,dermis; the patient will complain of pain and sensitivity to
cold air. Full partial thickness is not a depth of burn.
The current phase of a patient's treatment for a burn injury
prioritizes wound care, nutritional support, and prevention
of complications such as infection. Based on these care
priorities, the patient is in what phase of burn care?
A) Emergent
B) Immediate resuscitative
C) Acute
D) Rehabilitation - ANSWER-Ans: C
Feedback:
The acute or intermediate phase of burn care follows the
emergent/resuscitative phase and begins 48 to 72 hours
, after the burn injury. During this phase, attention is
directed toward continued assessment and maintenance
of respiratory and circulatory status, fluid and electrolyte
balance, and gastrointestinal function. Infection
prevention, burn wound care (i.e., wound cleaning, topical
antibacterial therapy, wound dressing, dressing changes,
wound dÈbridement, and wound grafting), pain
management, and nutritional support are priorities at this
stage. Priorities during the emergent or immediate
resuscitative phase include first aid, prevention of shock
and respiratory distress, detection and treatment of
concomitant injuries, and initial wound assessment and
care. The priorities during the rehabilitation phase include
prevention of scars and contractures, rehabilitation,
functional and cosmetic reconstruction, and psychosocial
counseling.
