Free BCEN Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) Practice Question

A 45-year-old male patient presents to the emergency department with a 3-day history of increasing neck swelling, fever, and pain. The patient has difficulty swallowing and muffled voice. Vital signs on admission are BP 145/90, HR 102, Temp 38.6°C, RR 22. Based on these symptoms, which condition is most likely?

  • Mastoiditis

  • Chronic otitis media

  • Ludwig's angina

  • Acute sinusitis

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BCEN Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) / 
Maxillofacial and Ocular Emergencies
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