CEN Exam Review A | Actual Questions and Answers Latest
Updated 2026/2027 (Graded A+)
• Question
Interosseus sites for peds
Correct Answer: sternum, distal femur, proximal tibia ( common), Medial malleolus, iliac
crest
• Question
common risk factor for bowel obstruction
Correct Answer: abdominal surgery
• Question
Cushing's response
Correct Answer: TRIAD:indicates impending herniation. Elevated BP, widening pulse
pressure, bradycardia
• Question
Head bleed most often due to trauma
Correct Answer: Sub-arachnoid
• Question
"worst headache of my life"
Correct Answer: intracranial bleed
• Question
venous type head bleed
Correct Answer: Subdural: gradual onset
• Question
Epidural headbleed
Correct Answer: arterial, sudden onset
• Question
Graves disease
Correct Answer: Excessive throid hormone: TSH low, T4 high
, • Question
Graves disease treatment
Correct Answer: PTU, beta blockers, Potassium iodide, anti-thyroids
• Question
CLuster headaches: S&S, TX
Correct Answer: no aura, male, unilateral, 1-8 per day, lasts around 1 hr.
• Question
Beck's triad
Correct Answer: indicates cardiac tamponade: JVD,decreasing BP, muffled heart sounds
• Question
Pheochromocytoma
Correct Answer: tum,or in adrenal gland
• Question
Pericardiocentesis: when and how
Correct Answer: ◦Insert the needle through the subxiphoid approach on the left side
under fluoroscopy. Advance the needle and syringe until the needle tip is posterior to
the rib cage. The needle should be advanced toward the shoulder at an angle 15-20°
from the abdominal wall. While advancing the needle toward the pericardial space,
aspirate the syringe and inject lidocaine for a better analgesic effect. Continue to
advance the needle until fluid is aspirated in the syringe or the ECG monitor shows ST
elevation
• Question
How to make Dx of PID
Correct Answer: CHandalier sign
• Question
Fitz-Hugh-Curtis Syndrome
Correct Answer: COntinuing pelvic pain secondary to PID
• Question
S&S aortic aneurysm
Correct Answer: widened mediastinum, decrease pulse quality, diff. in BP's
Updated 2026/2027 (Graded A+)
• Question
Interosseus sites for peds
Correct Answer: sternum, distal femur, proximal tibia ( common), Medial malleolus, iliac
crest
• Question
common risk factor for bowel obstruction
Correct Answer: abdominal surgery
• Question
Cushing's response
Correct Answer: TRIAD:indicates impending herniation. Elevated BP, widening pulse
pressure, bradycardia
• Question
Head bleed most often due to trauma
Correct Answer: Sub-arachnoid
• Question
"worst headache of my life"
Correct Answer: intracranial bleed
• Question
venous type head bleed
Correct Answer: Subdural: gradual onset
• Question
Epidural headbleed
Correct Answer: arterial, sudden onset
• Question
Graves disease
Correct Answer: Excessive throid hormone: TSH low, T4 high
, • Question
Graves disease treatment
Correct Answer: PTU, beta blockers, Potassium iodide, anti-thyroids
• Question
CLuster headaches: S&S, TX
Correct Answer: no aura, male, unilateral, 1-8 per day, lasts around 1 hr.
• Question
Beck's triad
Correct Answer: indicates cardiac tamponade: JVD,decreasing BP, muffled heart sounds
• Question
Pheochromocytoma
Correct Answer: tum,or in adrenal gland
• Question
Pericardiocentesis: when and how
Correct Answer: ◦Insert the needle through the subxiphoid approach on the left side
under fluoroscopy. Advance the needle and syringe until the needle tip is posterior to
the rib cage. The needle should be advanced toward the shoulder at an angle 15-20°
from the abdominal wall. While advancing the needle toward the pericardial space,
aspirate the syringe and inject lidocaine for a better analgesic effect. Continue to
advance the needle until fluid is aspirated in the syringe or the ECG monitor shows ST
elevation
• Question
How to make Dx of PID
Correct Answer: CHandalier sign
• Question
Fitz-Hugh-Curtis Syndrome
Correct Answer: COntinuing pelvic pain secondary to PID
• Question
S&S aortic aneurysm
Correct Answer: widened mediastinum, decrease pulse quality, diff. in BP's
