CEN Study Guide 2026–2027 — Redesigned Illustrated Edition | 200 Practice Questions

Prepare for the CEN® (Certified Emergency Nurse) exam with a complete, fully illustrated 122-page study guide aligned to the BCEN CEN® content outline. Every content category is covered with clear explanations, quick-reference tables, labeled diagrams, and two full-length practice tests with detailed answer explanations.

What's inside

• 122 pages, 8.5 x 11 in, print-ready and screen-friendly PDF
• Detailed content review in 13 sections covering all 10 CEN® content categories, with Professional Issues broken into Nurse, Patient, System, and Triage
• Up-to-date exam overview: 175 questions (150 scored + 25 pretest), 3-hour limit, fees, delivery options, and retake rules
• Chart showing how the 150 scored items are distributed across the content categories
• Quick-reference tables: dysrhythmias, shock states, Glasgow Coma Scale, stroke blood pressure targets, DKA vs. HHS, transfusion reactions, burn depth, toxidromes, antidotes, isolation precautions, ESI and START triage, and more
• Labeled diagrams and flows: heart chambers and conduction system, rule of nines, sepsis bundle, status epilepticus sequence, ESI decision steps, and more
• Worked Parkland formula example and key time goals (door-to-ECG, door-to-balloon, door-to-needle)
• 2 full-length practice tests (200 questions total), organized by content section and labeled by topic
• Answer keys with a detailed explanation for every question
• Study schedules (16-, 6-, and 3-week plans), FAQs, test-taking strategies, test anxiety tips, and recommended resources
• Clickable table of contents for fast navigation on a tablet or computer

Content areas covered

1. Cardiovascular Emergencies
2. Respiratory Emergencies
3. Neurological Emergencies
4. GI, GU, OB/GYN Emergencies
5. Mental Health Emergencies
6. Medical Emergencies
7. Musculoskeletal and Wound Emergencies
8. Maxillofacial and Ocular Emergencies
9. Environment and Toxicology Emergencies, Communicable Diseases
10. Professional Issues (Nurse, Patient, System, Triage)

Who it is for

• Emergency department RNs preparing for the CEN® exam
• Nurses retaking the exam who want a structured review
• Nurse educators looking for a review resource and practice questions

Format

• Instant digital download (PDF) — no physical item will be shipped
• Print at home or at a print shop, or study on any device
• For personal use by the buyer

CEN® is a registered trademark of the Board of Certification for Emergency Nursing (BCEN). Test Treasure Publication is not affiliated with or endorsed by BCEN or any testing organization.