Free BCEN Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) Practice Question

A 68-year-old patient presents to the emergency department with sudden, painless vision loss in the right eye that occurred 30 minutes ago. Upon examination, you note a cherry-red spot in the macula. What is the most appropriate immediate intervention?

  • Perform ocular massage

  • Administer high-flow oxygen via non-rebreather mask

  • Administer oral aspirin

  • Consult ophthalmology immediately

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