Free BCEN Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) Practice Question

A 25-year-old male presents to the emergency department with sudden onset of sharp chest pain and shortness of breath after a forceful coughing episode. On examination, you note decreased breath sounds on the right side and tracheal deviation to the left. Which of the following is the most appropriate immediate intervention?

  • Perform needle decompression

  • Obtain a chest X-ray

  • Administer high-flow oxygen

  • Administer IV pain medication

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BCEN Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) / 
Respiratory Emergencies
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