Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN®) Review is designed to help you prepare for the BCEN certification exam. Each chapter covers everything you need to know to pass the exam and includes end-of-chapter questions to check your knowledge. The review concludes with a full-length practice test to get you ready for exam day. With 370 practice questions, detailed review content and answer rationales, this study aid empowers you with the tools and materials to study your way and the confidence to pass the first time, guaranteed! Know that you're ready. Know that you'll pass with Springer Publishing Exam Prep. Key Features Reflects the latest BCEN exam blueprint Provides a comprehensive yet concise review of essential knowledge for the exam Highlights pro tips and stories from practicing CENs Features case studies, key terms, clinical pearls, mnemonics, and memory tricks to promote knowledge retention Includes end-of-chapter Q&A and a full practice test with detailed rationales Boosts your confidence with a 100% pass guarantee For 70 years, it has been our greatest privilege to prepare busy nurses like you for professional certification and career success. Congratulations on qualifying to sit for the exam. Now let's get you ready to pass! CEN® is a registered service mark of the Board of Certification for Emergency Nursing (BCEN). BCEN does not sponsor or endorse this resource, nor does it have a proprietary relationship with Springer Publishing.

This comprehensive workbook is an indispensable aid for emergency room nurses preparing for the CEN exam. The book contains over 1,400 questions and answers in an easy-to-use two-column format—questions in the left column, correct answers and rationales in the right. A bound-in CD-ROM contains over 300 additional questions. Coverage encompasses all subject areas in the CEN exam blueprint, and includes 5-tier triage, ECG strips, long-term complications of ED care, disaster management, and recognition and emergency management of chemical and biological weapons of mass destruction. The book includes sample tests with 175 questions, weighted according to the CEN exam blueprint.

Have you ever wondered what it takes to excel in the high-stakes world of emergency nursing? In a field where every second counts and decisions can make the difference between life and death, being equipped with the right knowledge and skills is crucial. This comprehensive guide is designed to help you master the complexities of emergency care and achieve excellence in the Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) exam. In these pages, you'll find an in-depth exploration of the core concepts and practical knowledge necessary for success in the CEN exam. From the intricate details of cardiovascular emergencies, such as managing acute coronary syndrome and heart failure, to the essential techniques for handling respiratory crises like pulmonary embolism and pneumothorax, this guide covers it all. You will delve into neurological emergencies, gaining a thorough understanding of stroke, seizures, and traumatic brain injuries, and learn to effectively manage gastrointestinal emergencies, including abdominal pain and GI bleeding. The guide also addresses renal and genitourinary emergencies, such as acute kidney injury and urinary tract infections, and provides crucial insights into obstetric and gynecologic emergencies, including pregnancy-related complications and postpartum hemorrhage. Pediatric emergencies are explored with a focus on the unique considerations required when treating children, while trauma management is covered comprehensively, including initial assessments, shock resuscitation, and handling various types of trauma. Toxicology and environmental emergencies are examined, offering strategies for managing overdoses, poisonings, and environmental threats like hypothermia and heatstroke. Additionally, psychiatric and behavioral emergencies are thoroughly addressed, including the assessment and management of conditions such as acute psychosis, delirium, and substance abuse disorders. Each chapter is meticulously crafted to provide not only theoretical knowledge but also practical insights and strategies to apply in real-world scenarios. Practice questions with detailed explanations are included to help you test your knowledge and build confidence. The guide’s focus on both content mastery and test-taking strategies ensures you are well-prepared for the CEN exam and the challenges of emergency nursing. Whether you're preparing for the CEN exam or looking to enhance your skills in emergency care, this guide serves as an invaluable resource for achieving your goals and advancing your career in emergency nursing. Your journey toward certification and excellence in emergency care starts here.

The perfect study guide for the emergency nursing certification exam (CEN), this new edition contains over 1,600 questions, answers, and rationales in an easy-to-use two-column format—questions in the left column correct answers and rationales in the right. The format closely follows the actual CEN exam blueprint. In addition to Q&A, the book also provides test-taking tips and strategies and an extensive appendix withcommonly encountered cardiac arrhythmias, ECGs, life-support drugs, and triage assessment principles. The Point offers 400 additional Q&A in both review and self-test modes.

The most thorough and up-to-date review available for the Certified Emergency Nurse Exam Emergency Nursing Certification is a complete step-by-step guide that thoroughly covers everything you need to know to pass the Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN®) examination. Presented in short, easy-to-read chapters, the book includes subject-specific practice exams, allowing you to target your study and quickly identify weak areas. In addition, the Key Points and Knowledge Competencies features highlight what's important to know for the exam and alerts you to the number of questions you should expect on every given topic. Everything you need to pass the Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN®) exam: Core areas of Emergency Nursing practice arranged by body system Valuable test-taking tips to help you perform your best on the exam Practice questions at the end of each chapter with multiple choice questions and complete answer explanation Content covers every topic you will see on the exam, including: Cardiovascular Emergences; Gastrointestinal Emergencies; Neurologic Emergencies; Maxillofacial and Ocular Emergencies; Orthopedic and Wound Emergencies; Respiratory Emergencies; Medical Emergencies and Communicable Diseases; Professional Issues

Because ER nurses need to think fast and act fast . . . Fast Facts for the ER Nurse is the only orientation guide and reference designed specifically for new ER nurses and the preceptors responsible for their orientation. The chapters provide a brief overview of equipment, treatments, and drugs used to manage common disorders and conditions frequently seen in the ER. The book includes disorder definitions, signs and symptoms, interventions, drugs, and critical thinking questions. Using a bullet-point format, each chapter is conveniently organized alphabetically by disease and disorder within each body system for quick access. The book serves as an organized, reliable, and thorough ER guide, ensuring a structured approach to orientation. The book's "Fast Facts in a Nutshell" feature provides quick summaries of important points, questions, and answers at regular intervals throughout. Other useful features include a skills checklist, coverage of common lab values and medications, and EKG rhythms. Key Topics Include: Cardiovascular Emergencies Disaster Response Emergencies Infectious Disease Emergencies Mental Health Emergencies Shock and Multisystem Trauma Emergencies Substance Abuse and Toxicologic Emergencies New to this Edition: Endocrine Emergencies Environmental Emergencies Dental Emergencies Rapid Sequence Intubation Triage Acute Stroke Management Guidelines Sexual Assault-Intimate Partner Abuse

This bestselling resource has successfully prepared thousands of ER nurses to provide safe, effective, and high-quality care to their patients. This new edition is updated with guidelines from the American Heart Association, Neonatal Resuscitation Program, American Stroke Association, Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course, and Trauma Nurse Core Course. This guide presents the most current information on medications, street drugs, the opioid crisis, and intraosseous access. Chapters are replete with new case studies, updated photos, and time-tested tips. This Fast Facts guide is written in bullet-point format and is alphabetically organized by disease and disorder within each body system to emphasize easy access and at-a-glance viewing. All chapters list relevant materials, equipment and drugs; and each diagnosis includes its definition, causes, signs and symptoms, and interventions. Helpful appendices display common abbreviations and lab values, EKG rhythms, frequently used medications, and updated alphabetized skills checklists for self-examination. New to the Fourth Edition: New content on administering Alteplase, coronaviruses, decompression sickness, high altitude illness, human trafficking, influenza, lightning injuries, osteomyelitis, parasitic and insect infestations, post-birth warning signs, post-cardiac arrest care, rhabdomyolysis, status asthmaticus, and triage legal issues. Updates on infectious disease emergencies, disaster response emergencies, environmental emergencies, and OB/GYN emergencies New information on fluid and electrolyte imbalance Shock and Multisystem Trauma divided into two expanded chapters Updated with useful tricks of the trade and 'survival tips' New knowledge on street drugs including vaping, concentrated marijuana, and the opioid crisis Key Features: Educates new ER nurses and their preceptors on the most common injuries and illnesses they will encounter Comes in handy pocket size for reference on the go Provides easy referral to equipment, medications, procedures, and specialty care Delivers hands-on teaching strategies for instructors

- NEW! Content follows the most current CEN blueprint, eliminating extraneous information that is not likely to be tested. - NEW! Updated learning activities and additional questions reinforces your retention of information. - NEW! Critical pharmacology information integrated into each chapter stresses it's importance to effective treatment outcomes. - NEW! Integrated anatomy and physiology content reduces repetition of content. - NEW! Learning activities moved to the back of book allows you to complete activities without the distraction of answers being right there.