Face the demands of the emergency nursing certification exam (CEN) with the self-assurance that only the right kind of preparation can bring, with the newly updated Lippincott Q&A Certification Review, 3rd Edition. This ideal study guide offers 175 multiple-choice questions, divided evenly among body systems and written in the same style and similar content as those created by the Board of Certification for Emergency Nursing (BCEN). Offering end-of-chapter answers and rationales plus two end-of-book practice exams, this is the optimal study guide for all RNs preparing for the CEN exam. Prepare for CEN exam success with: -NEW and updated exam questions and rationales -Ideal CEN study guide - includes questions from every aspect of the CEN, following the BCEN's suggested study format -Clinical pearls and margin notes - offer further explanations for a more complete review of vital concepts, plus test-taking tips and strategies -Quick-reference answers - ideal for ongoing exam practice -Part I addresses clinical practice, with these individual entries: -Professional issues - questions on legal and ethical issues, stabilization and transfer of patients, cultural diversity, safety and other emergency nursing situations, such as disaster preparedness and domestic violence o Shock o Environmental emergencies o Toxicology and substance abuse o Neurological emergencies o Medical and communicable diseases - 25 questions on psychosocial and medical emergencies and 14 questions on environmental/toxicology emergencies and communicable diseases o Respiratory emergencies o Orthopedic emergencies o Maxillofacial and ocular emergencies o Psycho-social emergencies o Cardiovascular emergencies - 75 questions on anatomy and physiology of the heart, flow of blood through the heart, ECG lead placement, rhythm strips and emergency medications o Gastrointestinal emergencies o Genitourinary, gynecological and obstetrical emergencies -Part II includes Sample Tests I and II: o Multiple-choice questions followed by answers and rationales that include explanations for both correct and incorrect answers - follows the blueprint CEN exam presented on the BCEN website o Additional information on cardiac arrhythmias, common life-support drugs and triage assessment principles -Your book purchase includesa complimentary download of the enhanced eBook for iOS,Android, PC and Mac.Take advantage of these practical features that will improve your eBook experience: o The ability to download the eBook on multiple devices at one time - providing a seamless reading experience online or offline o Easily convert to audiobook, powering your content with natural language text-to-speech o Powerful search tools and smart navigation cross-links that allow you to search within this book, or across your entire library of VitalSource eBooks About the Clinical Editor Patricia L. Clutter, RN, MEd, CEN, FAEN, lectures nationwide on the Certified Emergency Nurse review course and currently works as an ED staff nurse at Mercy Hospital Lebanon in Lebanon, Missouri.
