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CEN - PRACTICE EXAM PREP LATEST 2025/2026 ACTUAL EXAM TEST
BANK COMPLETE 150 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS GRADED
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A man who briefly lost consciousness after a motor vehicle crash is alert and
oriented upon arrival at the emergency department. The patient states that he is
fine except for an abrasion where his head hit the door frame of the vehicle. The
patient complains of blurred vision 1 hour later. The nurse should FIRST
A. repeat the neurologic assessment.
B. obtain orthostatic vital signs.
C. assess visual acuity.
D. obtain blood glucose measurement. - Correct Answer-A. repeat the neurologic
assessment.
After a non-traumatic resuscitation, the patient has a perfusing ECG rhythm and a
stable blood pressure, but the patient remains comatose. The nurse should NEXT
prepare for
A. initiation of targeted temperature management.
B. initiation of stroke protocol.
C. transport to the cardiac catheterization lab.
D. transport to the neurovascular suite. - Correct Answer-A. initiation of targeted
temperature management.
After a patient has an episode of violent behavior in the waiting room, an
important intervention is to
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A. tell the patient to get himself under control.
B. instruct the patient to be quiet and speak only when spoken to.
C. allow the patient to go home as soon as possible.
D. encourage the patient to verbalize his feelings about the situation. - Correct
Answer-D. encourage the patient to verbalize his feelings about the situation.
The nurse is caring for a patient with complaints of progressive, ascending
paralysis starting from the feet and progressing over the last week. It would be a
PRIORITY for the nurse to monitor the patient's
A. pupillary response.
B. peripheral pulses.
C. respiratory status.
D. Blood glucose - Correct Answer-C. respiratory status.
A patient with acute cocaine intoxication should be expected to have
A. rising core body temperature.
B. drowsiness.
C.flaccid extremities.
D. first-degree AV block. - Correct Answer-A. rising core body temperature.
Which of the following ocular conditions requires the HIGHEST treatment priority?
A. periorbital hematoma with edema
B. hyphema following a blow to the eye
C. a retained metal foreign body
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D. sudden, painless loss of vision in one eye - Correct Answer-D. sudden, painless
loss of vision in one eye
A patient presents with complaints of fatigue and exhaustion, and reveals a recent
move across country for a new high stress job. The patient admits to recent
increase in alcohol consumption. The nurse suspects the patient is experiencing:
A. schizophrenia.
B. situational crisis.
C. psychotic depression.
D. acute mania. - Correct Answer-B. situational crisis.
The nurse is caring for a patient who suddenly stops breathing and is in ventricular
fibrillation. The nurse should FIRST
A. perform synchronized cardioversion at 200 joules.
B. provide oxygen and ventilation via a bag-mask device.
C. start chest compressions.
D. administer 1 mg of intravenous epinephrine. - Correct Answer-C. start chest
compressions.
A patient presents with his family members, who state that he has struck his
brother and has been violent and paranoid. The nurse should FIRST
A. place the patient into a treatment room with the door open.
B. assess the brother for possible injuries.
C. escort the patient to the quiet room to await the social worker.
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D. notify police of the assault. - Correct Answer-A. place the patient into a
treatment room with the door open.
Human tetanus immune globulin provides passive immunity for
A. 1 year.
B. 30 days.
C. 6 months.
D. 72 hours. - Correct Answer-B. 30 days.
A patient who is trembling, sweating, and hyperventilating is having an anxiety
attack. Arterial blood gas analysis is likely to show which of the following?
A. oxygen saturation < 96%
B. pH < 7.35
C. HCO3-level > 26 mEq/L
D. PaCO2 < 35 mm Hg - Correct Answer-D. PaCO2 < 35 mm Hg
A pediatric patient is treated for otitis media complicated by a ruptured tympanic
membrane. Discharge education is proven effective when the patient's father
states,
A. I will position my son upright in bed when he goes to sleep.
B. I will keep my son from getting his ear wet.
C. I will feed him soft foods until the ear drum heals itself.
D. I will use antibiotic ear drops four times a day for one week. - Correct Answer-B.
I will keep my son from getting his ear wet.
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CEN - PRACTICE EXAM PREP LATEST 2025/2026 ACTUAL EXAM TEST
BANK COMPLETE 150 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS GRADED
A+ GUARANTEED PASS- ACE YOUR EXAM
A man who briefly lost consciousness after a motor vehicle crash is alert and
oriented upon arrival at the emergency department. The patient states that he is
fine except for an abrasion where his head hit the door frame of the vehicle. The
patient complains of blurred vision 1 hour later. The nurse should FIRST
A. repeat the neurologic assessment.
B. obtain orthostatic vital signs.
C. assess visual acuity.
D. obtain blood glucose measurement. - Correct Answer-A. repeat the neurologic
assessment.
After a non-traumatic resuscitation, the patient has a perfusing ECG rhythm and a
stable blood pressure, but the patient remains comatose. The nurse should NEXT
prepare for
A. initiation of targeted temperature management.
B. initiation of stroke protocol.
C. transport to the cardiac catheterization lab.
D. transport to the neurovascular suite. - Correct Answer-A. initiation of targeted
temperature management.
After a patient has an episode of violent behavior in the waiting room, an
important intervention is to
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A. tell the patient to get himself under control.
B. instruct the patient to be quiet and speak only when spoken to.
C. allow the patient to go home as soon as possible.
D. encourage the patient to verbalize his feelings about the situation. - Correct
Answer-D. encourage the patient to verbalize his feelings about the situation.
The nurse is caring for a patient with complaints of progressive, ascending
paralysis starting from the feet and progressing over the last week. It would be a
PRIORITY for the nurse to monitor the patient's
A. pupillary response.
B. peripheral pulses.
C. respiratory status.
D. Blood glucose - Correct Answer-C. respiratory status.
A patient with acute cocaine intoxication should be expected to have
A. rising core body temperature.
B. drowsiness.
C.flaccid extremities.
D. first-degree AV block. - Correct Answer-A. rising core body temperature.
Which of the following ocular conditions requires the HIGHEST treatment priority?
A. periorbital hematoma with edema
B. hyphema following a blow to the eye
C. a retained metal foreign body
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D. sudden, painless loss of vision in one eye - Correct Answer-D. sudden, painless
loss of vision in one eye
A patient presents with complaints of fatigue and exhaustion, and reveals a recent
move across country for a new high stress job. The patient admits to recent
increase in alcohol consumption. The nurse suspects the patient is experiencing:
A. schizophrenia.
B. situational crisis.
C. psychotic depression.
D. acute mania. - Correct Answer-B. situational crisis.
The nurse is caring for a patient who suddenly stops breathing and is in ventricular
fibrillation. The nurse should FIRST
A. perform synchronized cardioversion at 200 joules.
B. provide oxygen and ventilation via a bag-mask device.
C. start chest compressions.
D. administer 1 mg of intravenous epinephrine. - Correct Answer-C. start chest
compressions.
A patient presents with his family members, who state that he has struck his
brother and has been violent and paranoid. The nurse should FIRST
A. place the patient into a treatment room with the door open.
B. assess the brother for possible injuries.
C. escort the patient to the quiet room to await the social worker.
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D. notify police of the assault. - Correct Answer-A. place the patient into a
treatment room with the door open.
Human tetanus immune globulin provides passive immunity for
A. 1 year.
B. 30 days.
C. 6 months.
D. 72 hours. - Correct Answer-B. 30 days.
A patient who is trembling, sweating, and hyperventilating is having an anxiety
attack. Arterial blood gas analysis is likely to show which of the following?
A. oxygen saturation < 96%
B. pH < 7.35
C. HCO3-level > 26 mEq/L
D. PaCO2 < 35 mm Hg - Correct Answer-D. PaCO2 < 35 mm Hg
A pediatric patient is treated for otitis media complicated by a ruptured tympanic
membrane. Discharge education is proven effective when the patient's father
states,
A. I will position my son upright in bed when he goes to sleep.
B. I will keep my son from getting his ear wet.
C. I will feed him soft foods until the ear drum heals itself.
D. I will use antibiotic ear drops four times a day for one week. - Correct Answer-B.
I will keep my son from getting his ear wet.
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