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CEN
There is so much information pertaining to the emergency field of nursing, and you’ll want to cover every detail during your studies. That will ensure there is no doubt that you are prepared. Our CEN study guides break the tested material down into the 10 categories covered by the exam and help you to review all aspects of them. This way, you’ll know what you need to practice before exam day.
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Sections of the CEN
Cardiovascular Emergencies
There is a vast amount of knowledge involved in emergencies that revolve around the heart and blood flow. This study guide outlines the important concepts, giving you a framework by which to study as you prepare for questions in this area on the CEN.
Environment and Toxicology Emergencies, and Communicable Diseases
Emergencies that result from environmental hazards, toxic substances, and communicable diseases necessitate a whole separate array of diagnostic and treatment options. Use this study guide to review these types of emergencies and what you need to know about their treatment as you prepare for this type of question on the CEN.
Gastrointestinal, Genitourinary, Gynecology, and Obstetrical Emergencies
The CEN questions about these areas of emergency nursing cover a lot of ground. You are dealing with four different body functions and the knowledge required is vast. Use this study guide to help review the content you need to know so you’ll be prepared on test day.
Maxillofacial and Ocular Emergencies
Assessing and treading emergencies that deal with the eyes and face involves knowledge of many specialized procedures. Our study guide outlines all the related ones that may be assessed on the CEN. Use it to find out what you need to know to answer questions about maxillofacial and ocular emergencies
Medical Emergencies
Considering that a medical emergency can involve any body system, there is a lot to know in order to properly treat patients. Review this study guide to find out all of the vital information about medical emergencies that may be assessed on the CEN so you can be fully prepared.
Mental Health Emergencies
The mental health field covers a lot of ground, so you’ll need to know exactly what to study as you prepare for questions about it on the CEN. Our study guide about mental health emergencies outlines all of the relevant concepts to give you an idea of what you need to know.
Musculoskeletal and Wound Emergencies
Emergencies dealing with the body, whether internal or external, involve a wide variety of diagnostic methods and treatment options. Our study guide outlines all of them and tells you what you need to know to address these questions on the CEN.
Neurological Emergencies
The brain and nervous system contain numerous working parts and you’ll need to knowledgeable about all of them to do well on the CEN. This study guide will help you review all of the relevant details about neurological emergencies and how to treat them as you prepare for this type of question.
Professional Issues
In addition to knowing the medical assessment and treatment side of emergency nursing, you’ll need to be aware of many professional considerations, including the legal guidelines for your profession. This study guide outlines all you’ll need to know in this area to address relevant questions on the CEN.
Respiratory Emergencies
Breathing or respiratory emergencies require immediate and expert care. There are many types of situations where a patient’s life may be threatened unless the proper care is given. Learn what you need to know about assessing and treating respiratory ailments as you prepare for questions of this type on the CEN.
We hope our CEN study guides have helped you feel prepared for the parameters of this test. Reviewing all the assessed categories of emergency nursing is a great way to improve your score on the exam. We’d love to hear about both your studying and testing experiences. You can reach us via email at info@uniontestprep.com or on Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest, X, or YouTube.