Gastrointestinal Emergencies- Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) Exam Review

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)TikTok: @nurse.jessrInstagram: @nurse.jessrEmail me: [email protected] podcast is not affiliated with the ENA or the BCEN. All views and opinions are my own and do not necessarily reflect that of my employers.