BCEN Professional Practice 3

Question 1

Which organization publishes the core curriculum used as the primary reference for BCEN certification preparation?

Accepted Answer

Emergency Nurses Association (ENA)

Answer

The Emergency Nurses Association publishes the Sheehy's Emergency Nursing core curriculum, the primary reference for BCEN exam preparation.

Question 2

Which ethical principle is applied when a nurse advocates for a patient who is unable to speak for themselves?

Accepted Answer

Advocacy (patient autonomy surrogate)

Answer

Advocacy involves speaking on behalf of patients who cannot represent their own interests, upholding their rights and preferences.

Question 3

When is it legally and ethically appropriate to breach patient confidentiality without consent?

Accepted Answer

When there is a credible threat of harm to an identifiable third party

Answer

Confidentiality may be breached when a patient poses a credible, specific threat of harm to an identifiable third party, as established by the Tarasoff ruling.

Question 4

A nurse documents an error in a patient's chart. What is the correct procedure?

Accepted Answer

Draw a single line through the error, note 'error,' date, time, and initial it

Answer

Proper error correction requires drawing a single line through the mistake, writing 'error,' and including the date, time, and initials to maintain an accurate, legal record.

Question 5

A nurse receives an order that they believe is inappropriate for the patient. What is the FIRST action?

Accepted Answer

Clarify the order with the prescribing provider directly

Answer

Nurses must clarify unclear or potentially harmful orders with the prescribing provider before administering, to ensure patient safety.

(BCEN) Board of Certification of Emergency Nursing Practice Test

(BCEN) Board of Certification of Emergency Nursing Practice Test

BCEN Professional Practice 3