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Exam Code BCEN-CEN
Exam Name Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN)
Vendor BCEN
Total Questions 219
Last Updated 26-Oct, 2026
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Free BCEN-CEN Practice Questions

Explore 5 free practice questions for the BCEN BCEN-CEN exam and review the answers and explanations to support your preparation.

  1. Question 1

    Single answer

    According to the American Heart Association standards, high quality CPR for an adult includes all of the following EXCEPT:

    • Option A:
      Push hard
      Correct
    • Option B:
      Push fast
      Correct
    • Option C:
      Allow chest recoil between compressions
      Correct
    • Option D:
      Pause CPR as each drug is administered
      Correct
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    Correct Answer: D

  2. Question 2

    Single answer

    The current recommendation for magnesium sulfate for a pediatric patient in cardiac arrest includes:

    • Option A:
       Ventricular fibrillation refractory to repeated shocks
      Correct
    • Option B:
      Torsades de pointes with suspected hypomagnesemia
      Correct
    • Option C:
      Monomorphic ventricular tachycardia
      Correct
    • Option D:
      No longer recommended for pediatric cardiac arrest
      Correct
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    Correct Answer: B

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  3. Question 3

    Single answer

    Cardiac tamponade can be clinically assessed by the presence of: 

    • Option A:
      Hypotension, muffled heart tones, distended neck veins
      Correct
    • Option B:
      Hypertension, muffled heart tones, distended neck veins
      Correct
    • Option C:
      Hypotension, muffled heart tones, flat neck veins
      Correct
    • Option D:
      Hypertension, muffled heart tones, flat neck veins 
      Correct
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    Correct Answer: A

  4. Question 4

    Single answer

    A 25yearold male is brought by EMS to the emergency department. He has been shot in the chest. When he arrives, he is alert and talking. His blood pressure begins to fall and the chest tube that has been inserted drains 1600 cc of bright red blood. The cardiac monitor shows tachycardia with palpable pulses. Suddenly, the patient goes into witnessed cardiac arrest. What should the nurse do?

    • Option A:
      Prepare the patient for a transesophageal echocardiogram. 
      Correct
    • Option B:
      Perform synchronized cardioversion.
      Correct
    • Option C:
      Continue to monitor.
      Correct
    • Option D:
      Prepare the patient for a thoracotomy
      Correct
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    Correct Answer: D

  5. Question 5

    Single answer

    When evaluating blood pressure in children ages one to ten, which method would be beneficial to evaluate for hypotension? 

    • Option A:
       Add twice their age to 90mmHg
      Correct
    • Option B:
      Add twice their age to 80mmHg
      Correct
    • Option C:
      Add twice their age to 70mmHg
      Correct
    • Option D:
      Add twice their age to 60mmHg
      Correct
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    Correct Answer: C