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CEN Exam Questions and Correct Answers | Latest Update 2026/2027 | Graded A+ | Guaranteed Pass (Verified) An emergency nurse is providing discharge instructions for a patient with pelvic inflammatory disease. Which statement made by the patient indicates an understanding of these instructions? Getting pregnant shouldn't be a problem once the infection goes away. I'll take the medicine for nausea when I feel sick to my stomach. I will be at increased risk for ectopic pregnancy. I will follow up with my doctor tomorrow. Ans: I will be at increased risk for ectopic pregnancy. A 16-year-old presents with severe left upper quadrant abdominal pain after an over-the-handlebars bicycle collision. Vital signs are BP 100/60 mm Hg, HR 100 beats/min, RR 30 breaths/min, T 37.0 C (98.6 F), SpO2 89% without supplemental oxygen. There is bruising over the left upper quadrant of the abdomen. Auscultation reveals diminished breath P a g e | 2 All rights reserved © 2025/ 2026 | sounds on the left accompanied by gurgling. Based on this history and assessment, the nurse suspects which injury? All rights reserved © 2025/ 2026 | Small bowel rupture Ruptured diaphragm Flail chest Hepatic injury Ans: Ruptured diaphragm A patient is brought to the ED by emergency medical services with increased aggression and making clear homicidal threats. What immediate action will the nurse expect to promote staff and patient safety? Administration of antipsychotics One-to-one observation Place in a seclusion room Application of restraints Ans: Place in a seclusion room P a g e | 3 All rights reserved © 2025/ 2026 | Thank you for Purchasing this exam Study Guide. We provide high-quality academic materials to help students excel in exams. Our other Services include but not limited to: academic research, University & College assignments writing, essay writing, Online Classes, and research projects. Our services are reliable, affordable, and plagiarism-free. All the Best in your Exam. For more information; Contact us at: or 0R +254

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An emergency nurse is providing discharge instructions for a patient
with pelvic inflammatory disease. Which statement made by the patient
indicates an understanding of these instructions?
Getting pregnant shouldn't be a problem once the infection goes away.
I'll take the medicine for nausea when I feel sick to my stomach.
I will be at increased risk for ectopic pregnancy.
I will follow up with my doctor tomorrow.

Ans: I will be at increased risk for ectopic pregnancy.


A 16-year-old presents with severe left upper quadrant abdominal pain
after an over-the-handlebars bicycle collision. Vital signs are BP 100/60
mm Hg, HR 100 beats/min, RR 30 breaths/min, T 37.0 C (98.6 F),
SpO2 89% without supplemental oxygen. There is bruising over the left
upper quadrant of the abdomen. Auscultation reveals diminished breath

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sounds on the left accompanied by gurgling. Based on this history and
assessment, the nurse suspects which injury?


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Small bowel rupture
Ruptured diaphragm
Flail chest
Hepatic injury

Ans: Ruptured diaphragm




A patient is brought to the ED by emergency medical services with
increased aggression and making clear homicidal threats. What
immediate action will the nurse expect to promote staff and patient
safety?
Administration of antipsychotics
One-to-one observation
Place in a seclusion room
Application of restraints

Ans: Place in a seclusion room

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A 28-year-old female presents with shortness of breath, dizziness, and
diaphoresis. Her vital signs are BP 118/74 mm Hg, HR 122 beats/min,
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RR 26 breaths/min, T 37.7 C (99.9 F), SpO2 92% without supplemental
oxygen. Her health history includes fractures of the left tibia and fibula
following an MVC 3 weeks ago. Surgical fixation was required. Her
only current medications are an oral contraceptive and intermittent
ibuprofen for pain. Assessment of the casted left leg reveals that the toes
are swollen. With this information, which diagnostic testing will the
nurse expect as the highest priority?
Sputum cultures
Chest radiograph
Computed tomographic pulmonary angiography
Radiograph of the left leg

Ans: Computed tomographic pulmonary angiography




A patient presents with chest pain. The nurse performs a 12-lead
electrocardiogram that reveals an abnormal Q wave. What does the
nurse suspect?
A current injury
An old infarction
An acute infarction
Ischemia

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