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Exam Sections Covered in BoardCerts
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Comprehensive coverage of all exam domains with detailed topic breakdowns to ensure your success.
Cardiovascular Emergencies
Key topics and concepts covered in this module
Acute coronary syndrome, Aneurysm and dissection, Cardiopulmonary arrest, Dysrhythmias, Endocarditis, Heart failure, Hypertension, Pericardial tamponade, Pericarditis, Peripheral vascular disease, Thromboembolic disease (e.g., deep vein thrombosis [DVT]), Cardiovascular trauma, Cardiogenic shock and obstructive shock
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Respiratory Emergencies
Key topics and concepts covered in this module
Aspiration, Asthma, Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), Infections, Inhalation injuries, Obstruction, Pleural effusion, Pneumothorax, Noncardiac pulmonary edema, Pulmonary embolus, Respiratory distress syndrome, Respiratory trauma, Pulmonary hypertension
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Neurological Emergencies
Key topics and concepts covered in this module
Neurological disorders (e.g., multiple sclerosis, myasthenia gravis, Guillain-Barré syndrome), Headache (e.g., temporal arteritis, migraine), Increased intracranial pressure (ICP), Meningitis, Seizure disorders, Stroke, Transient ischemic attack (TIA), Head and spinal cord trauma, Neurogenic shock
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Gastrointestinal, Genitourinary, Gynecology, and Obstetrical
Key topics and concepts covered in this module
Gastrointestinal: Acute abdomen, Appendicitis, Peritonitis, Bowel perforation, Cyclic vomiting syndrome, Bleeding, Cholecystitis, Cirrhosis, Diverticulitis, Esophageal varices, Foreign bodies, Hepatitis, Intussusception, Obstructions, Pancreatitis, Gastrointestinal trauma. Genitourinary: Genitourinary infections, Priapism, Renal calculi, Testicular torsion, Genitourinary trauma, Urinary retention. Gynecology: Dysfunctional uterine bleeding, Gynecological infections, Ovarian disorders (e.g., cyst, torsion, rupture), Sexual assault and battery, Gynecological trauma. Obstetrical: Abruptio placenta, Ectopic pregnancy, Emergent delivery, Hemorrhage (e.g., postpartum bleeding), Hyperemesis gravidarum, Neonatal resuscitation, Placenta previa, Postpartum infection, Preeclampsia, eclampsia, and HELLP syndrome, Preterm labor, Threatened/spontaneous abortion, Obstetric trauma
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Mental Health Emergencies
Key topics and concepts covered in this module
Aggressive and violent behavior, Anxiety disorders (e.g., PTSD, anxiety, panic attack), Mood disorders (e.g., bipolar, depression), Homicidal and suicidal ideation, Thought disorders (e.g., psychosis, schizophrenia), Situational crisis (e.g., terminal diagnosis, job loss, relationship issues, unexpected death), Intentional overdose and ingestions
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Medical Emergencies
Key topics and concepts covered in this module
Allergic reactions and anaphylaxis, Hematologic disorders, Electrolyte and fluid imbalance, Endocrine disorders, Immunocompromise (e.g., HIV/AIDS, oncology/chemotherapy, transplant patient), Renal failure, Sepsis, Hypovolemic and distributive shock, Substance use and abuse (e.g., alcohol and drug interactions, side effects, unintentional overdose), Withdrawal syndrome
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Musculoskeletal and Wound Emergencies
Key topics and concepts covered in this module
Musculoskeletal: Amputation, Compartment syndrome, Ligament tendon injuries (e.g., sprains, strains, ruptures), Fractures (e.g., open, closed, fat embolus), Dislocations, Inflammatory conditions (e.g., costochondritis), Osteomyelitis. Wound: Avulsions and degloving injuries, Wound infections, Injection injuries (e.g., grease gun, paint gun), Lacerations, Penetrating injuries (e.g., guns, nail guns), Wound bleeding (e.g., uncontrolled external hemorrhage)
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Maxillofacial and Ocular Emergencies
Key topics and concepts covered in this module
Maxillofacial: Abscess (e.g., peritonsillar, dental), Epistaxis, Facial nerve disorders (e.g., Bell's palsy, trigeminal neuralgia), Maxillofacial infections (e.g., Ludwig's angina, otitis, sinusitis, mastoiditis), Acute vestibular dysfunction (e.g., labyrinthitis, Ménière's disease), Maxillofacial trauma. Ocular: Abrasions, Burns, Foreign bodies, Increased intraocular pressure, Ocular infections (e.g., conjunctivitis, iritis), Retinal artery occlusion, Retinal detachment, Ocular trauma (e.g., hyphema, laceration, globe rupture), Ulcerations and keratitis
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Environment and Toxicology Emergencies, and Communicable Diseases
Key topics and concepts covered in this module
Environment: Burns, Chemical exposure (e.g., organophosphates, cleaning agents), Electrical injuries, Envenomation emergencies, Submersion injury, Temperature-related emergencies, Animal bites (e.g., rabies, infection). Toxicology: Acids and alkalis, Carbon monoxide, Cyanide. Communicable Diseases: C. Difficile, Vaccine-preventable diseases (e.g., measles, mumps, pertussis, chicken pox, diphtheria), Influenza, Multi-drug resistant organisms (e.g., MRSA, VRE), Tuberculosis, Hemorrhagic fevers
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Professional Issues
Key topics and concepts covered in this module
Nurse: Ethical dilemmas, Evidence-based practice, Lifelong learning, Impaired nurse and drug diversion, Workplace violence, Stress management (e.g., burnout, compassion fatigue, PTSD), Just Culture. Patient: Discharge planning, End-of-life and Palliative Care (e.g., organ and tissue donation, advance directives, care withholding, family presence), Forensic evidence collection, Pain management and procedural sedation, Patient safety, Patient satisfaction, Transfer and stabilization, Transitions of care, Cultural considerations (e.g., interpretive services, privacy, decision making), Abuse and neglect, Human trafficking, Gender equity (e.g., inclusion, gender transition). System: Delegation of tasks to assistive personnel, Disaster management, Mass casualty, Federal regulations (e.g., HIPAA, EMTALA), Patient consent for treatment, Performance and process improvement, Risk management, Symptom surveillance (e.g., mandatory reporting of diseases, symptom clusters). Triage
Exam blueprint areas coveredCEN
Exam Sections Covered in BoardCerts
CEN Question Bank
Comprehensive coverage of all exam domains with detailed topic breakdowns to ensure your success.
SECTION 1
Cardiovascular Emergencies
- Acute coronary syndrome, Aneurysm and dissection, Cardiopulmonary arrest, Dysrhythmias, Endocarditis, Heart failure, Hypertension, Pericardial tamponade, Pericarditis, Peripheral vascular disease, Thromboembolic disease (e.g., deep vein thrombosis [DVT]), Cardiovascular trauma, Cardiogenic shock and obstructive shock
Exam blueprint areas coveredCEN
SECTION 2
Respiratory Emergencies
- Aspiration, Asthma, Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), Infections, Inhalation injuries, Obstruction, Pleural effusion, Pneumothorax, Noncardiac pulmonary edema, Pulmonary embolus, Respiratory distress syndrome, Respiratory trauma, Pulmonary hypertension
Exam blueprint areas coveredCEN
SECTION 3
Neurological Emergencies
- Neurological disorders (e.g., multiple sclerosis, myasthenia gravis, Guillain-Barré syndrome), Headache (e.g., temporal arteritis, migraine), Increased intracranial pressure (ICP), Meningitis, Seizure disorders, Stroke, Transient ischemic attack (TIA), Head and spinal cord trauma, Neurogenic shock
Exam blueprint areas coveredCEN
SECTION 4
Gastrointestinal, Genitourinary, Gynecology, and Obstetrical
- Gastrointestinal: Acute abdomen, Appendicitis, Peritonitis, Bowel perforation, Cyclic vomiting syndrome, Bleeding, Cholecystitis, Cirrhosis, Diverticulitis, Esophageal varices, Foreign bodies, Hepatitis, Intussusception, Obstructions, Pancreatitis, Gastrointestinal trauma. Genitourinary: Genitourinary infections, Priapism, Renal calculi, Testicular torsion, Genitourinary trauma, Urinary retention. Gynecology: Dysfunctional uterine bleeding, Gynecological infections, Ovarian disorders (e.g., cyst, torsion, rupture), Sexual assault and battery, Gynecological trauma. Obstetrical: Abruptio placenta, Ectopic pregnancy, Emergent delivery, Hemorrhage (e.g., postpartum bleeding), Hyperemesis gravidarum, Neonatal resuscitation, Placenta previa, Postpartum infection, Preeclampsia, eclampsia, and HELLP syndrome, Preterm labor, Threatened/spontaneous abortion, Obstetric trauma
Exam blueprint areas coveredCEN
SECTION 5
Mental Health Emergencies
- Aggressive and violent behavior, Anxiety disorders (e.g., PTSD, anxiety, panic attack), Mood disorders (e.g., bipolar, depression), Homicidal and suicidal ideation, Thought disorders (e.g., psychosis, schizophrenia), Situational crisis (e.g., terminal diagnosis, job loss, relationship issues, unexpected death), Intentional overdose and ingestions
Exam blueprint areas coveredCEN
SECTION 6
Medical Emergencies
- Allergic reactions and anaphylaxis, Hematologic disorders, Electrolyte and fluid imbalance, Endocrine disorders, Immunocompromise (e.g., HIV/AIDS, oncology/chemotherapy, transplant patient), Renal failure, Sepsis, Hypovolemic and distributive shock, Substance use and abuse (e.g., alcohol and drug interactions, side effects, unintentional overdose), Withdrawal syndrome
Exam blueprint areas coveredCEN
SECTION 7
Musculoskeletal and Wound Emergencies
- Musculoskeletal: Amputation, Compartment syndrome, Ligament tendon injuries (e.g., sprains, strains, ruptures), Fractures (e.g., open, closed, fat embolus), Dislocations, Inflammatory conditions (e.g., costochondritis), Osteomyelitis. Wound: Avulsions and degloving injuries, Wound infections, Injection injuries (e.g., grease gun, paint gun), Lacerations, Penetrating injuries (e.g., guns, nail guns), Wound bleeding (e.g., uncontrolled external hemorrhage)
Exam blueprint areas coveredCEN
SECTION 8
Maxillofacial and Ocular Emergencies
- Maxillofacial: Abscess (e.g., peritonsillar, dental), Epistaxis, Facial nerve disorders (e.g., Bell's palsy, trigeminal neuralgia), Maxillofacial infections (e.g., Ludwig's angina, otitis, sinusitis, mastoiditis), Acute vestibular dysfunction (e.g., labyrinthitis, Ménière's disease), Maxillofacial trauma. Ocular: Abrasions, Burns, Foreign bodies, Increased intraocular pressure, Ocular infections (e.g., conjunctivitis, iritis), Retinal artery occlusion, Retinal detachment, Ocular trauma (e.g., hyphema, laceration, globe rupture), Ulcerations and keratitis
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SECTION 9
Environment and Toxicology Emergencies, and Communicable Diseases
- Environment: Burns, Chemical exposure (e.g., organophosphates, cleaning agents), Electrical injuries, Envenomation emergencies, Submersion injury, Temperature-related emergencies, Animal bites (e.g., rabies, infection). Toxicology: Acids and alkalis, Carbon monoxide, Cyanide. Communicable Diseases: C. Difficile, Vaccine-preventable diseases (e.g., measles, mumps, pertussis, chicken pox, diphtheria), Influenza, Multi-drug resistant organisms (e.g., MRSA, VRE), Tuberculosis, Hemorrhagic fevers
Exam blueprint areas coveredCEN
SECTION 10
Professional Issues
- Nurse: Ethical dilemmas, Evidence-based practice, Lifelong learning, Impaired nurse and drug diversion, Workplace violence, Stress management (e.g., burnout, compassion fatigue, PTSD), Just Culture. Patient: Discharge planning, End-of-life and Palliative Care (e.g., organ and tissue donation, advance directives, care withholding, family presence), Forensic evidence collection, Pain management and procedural sedation, Patient safety, Patient satisfaction, Transfer and stabilization, Transitions of care, Cultural considerations (e.g., interpretive services, privacy, decision making), Abuse and neglect, Human trafficking, Gender equity (e.g., inclusion, gender transition). System: Delegation of tasks to assistive personnel, Disaster management, Mass casualty, Federal regulations (e.g., HIPAA, EMTALA), Patient consent for treatment, Performance and process improvement, Risk management, Symptom surveillance (e.g., mandatory reporting of diseases, symptom clusters). Triage
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