Question 1 - Environment and Toxicology Emergencies and Communicable Diseases Practice Test for the CEN

The nurse is caring for a patient who has been in a house fire. The patient has no external burns but has experienced smoke inhalation. Which of the following types of edema are they most likely to rapidly develop?

periorbital edema
cerebral edema
peripheral edema
pulmonary edema

Hint

Look for words like most nearly, (most, more) likely, most clearly, (most) closely, usually, typical(ly), often/most often, (most) common(ly), leading, particularly, and probably in questions. They indicate that you should look for the best answer, not necessarily the only possible one.

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