Free BCEN Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) Practice Question

A 45-year-old male presents to the emergency room with a sudden onset of tearing chest pain radiating to his back. His blood pressure is 150/90 mmHg in the right arm and 100/60 mmHg in the left arm. His medical history includes hypertension and Marfan syndrome. Based on the presenting symptoms and history, which diagnostic procedure will most likely confirm the suspected condition?

  • Chest X-ray

  • Computed Tomography (CT) Angiogram

  • Transthoracic Echocardiogram (TTE)

  • Electrocardiogram (EKG)

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BCEN Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) / 
Cardiovascular Emergencies
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