In this episode, Jess covers the first body system included in section 4 of the Certified Emergency Nurse exam content outline, Gastrointestinal Emergencies. Section 4 includes gastrointestinal, genitourinary, gynecology, and obstetrical emergencies and makes up 18 questions on the exam. GU, GYN, and OB will be covered in future episodes.

Acute abdomen (2:23)

Appendicitis (4:39)

Peritonitis (7:02)

Bowel perforation (8:23)

Cyclic vomiting syndrome (9:29)

Bleeding (12:09)

Cholecystitis (15:31)

Cirrhosis (16:55)

Diverticulitis (19:31)

Esophageal varices (20:34)

Foreign bodies (25:17)

Hepatitis (28:37)

Intussusception (34:00)

Obstructions (35:35)

Pancreatitis (37:33)

GI trauma (39:02)

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In this episode, Jess covers section 3 of the Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) exam content outline, Neurologic Emergencies. 18 questions on the CEN exam come from the Neurological Emergencies section.

Neurological Disorders (1:05)

Headache (7:13)

Increased Intracranial Pressure (9:08)

Meningitis (16:36)

Seizure Disorders (19:23)

Stroke (24:05)

Transient Ischemic Attack (24:52)

Head & spinal cord trauma (31:51)

Neurogenic shock (43:58)

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This podcast is not affiliated with the ENA or BCEN. All views and opinions are my own and do not necessarily reflect that of my employers.

In this episode, Jess covers section 2 of the Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) exam content outline, Respiratory Emergencies. 18 questions on the CEN exam come from the Respiratory Emergencies section.

Aspiration (1:10)

Asthma (4:30)

COPD (10:02)

Infections (14:40)

Inhalation Injuries (21:31)

Obstruction (30:13)

Pleural Effusion (35:10)

Pneumothorax (36:02)

Noncardiac Pulmonary Edema (39:31)

Pulmonary Embolus (43:12)

Respiratory Trauma (46:23)

Pulmonary Hypertension (50:19)

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Email me: certifiedandslightlypanicked@gmail.com

This podcast is not affiliated with the ENA or BCEN. All views and opinions are my own and do not necessarily reflect that of my employers.