Free BCEN Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) Practice Question

A 42-year-old woman is admitted to the emergency department after being rescued from a house fire. She is presenting with confusion, headache, and a bright red skin coloration. Suspecting cyanide poisoning from smoke inhalation, what is the most appropriate initial treatment?

  • Administer hydroxocobalamin intravenously.

  • Begin aggressive intravenous fluid administration.

  • Provide supplemental oxygen only.

  • Perform gastric lavage.

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BCEN Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) / 
Environment and Toxicology Emergencies, and Communicable Diseases
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