CEN Certified Emergency Nurse Vocabulary Game
Exam terms with clues and explanations by OpenExamPrep.
About the CEN Certified Emergency Nurse Vocabulary Game
A free word game for the CEN Certified Emergency Nurse exam. Each round shows a clue for one of 44 exam terms across 8 topics. Recall the term, spell it out, then read a short explanation. Rounds pick a random term, so you can keep playing as long as you like.
How to Play
- 1Read the clue and type a term with the right number of letters (3 to 6). Abbreviations count: type the letters only.
- 2Press Check Answer or Enter. Each letter changes color to show how close you are.
- 3You have 6 tries. Stuck? Need a hint? asks the AI tutor for a nudge without giving the term away.
- 4After the round, read the explanation, ask the AI to explain it, share your result, or press Next.
- ARight letter, right spot
- AIn the term, wrong spot
- ANot in the term
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Topics in the CEN Certified Emergency Nurse Vocabulary Game
Cardiovascular Emergencies
Respiratory Emergencies
Neurological Emergencies
GI, GU, Gyn, OB
Psychosocial and Medical
Maxillofacial, Ocular, and Ortho
Environment and Toxicology
Professional Issues
Sources for these terms (52)
- BCEN Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) Examination Content Outline (Effective July 2026) · Source checked 2026-11-02
- BCEN Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) Examination Content Outline (Effective January 2022) · Source checked 2026-11-02
- NCBI StatPearls: Acute ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI) · Source checked 2026-11-02
- MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Aortic Dissection · Source checked 2026-11-02
- Part 11: Post-Cardiac Arrest Care: 2025 American Heart Association Guidelines for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiovascular Care · Source checked 2026-11-02
- Part 9: Adult Advanced Life Support: 2025 American Heart Association Guidelines for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiovascular Care · Source checked 2026-11-02
- MedlinePlus Medical Tests: Natriuretic Peptide Tests (BNP, NT-proBNP) · Source checked 2026-11-02
- MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Deep Vein Thrombosis · Source checked 2026-11-02
- NCBI StatPearls: Physiology, Mean Arterial Pressure · Source checked 2026-11-02
- MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Asthma · Source checked 2026-11-02
- MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) · Source checked 2026-11-02
- MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Croup · Source checked 2026-11-02
- MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome · Source checked 2026-11-02
- NCBI StatPearls: Flail Chest · Source checked 2026-11-02
- MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Increased Intracranial Pressure · Source checked 2026-11-02
- MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Stroke · Source checked 2026-11-02
- MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Transient Ischemic Attack · Source checked 2026-11-02
- MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Meningitis · Source checked 2026-11-02
- MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Guillain-Barre Syndrome · Source checked 2026-11-02
- MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Black or Tarry Stools · Source checked 2026-11-02
- MedlinePlus Medical Tests: Lipase Tests · Source checked 2026-11-02
- MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Peptic Ulcer · Source checked 2026-11-02
- MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Intestinal Obstruction and Ileus · Source checked 2026-11-02
- MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Testicular Torsion · Source checked 2026-11-02
- MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: HELLP Syndrome · Source checked 2026-11-02
- MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Placenta Previa · Source checked 2026-11-02
- MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder · Source checked 2026-11-02
- MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Bipolar Disorder · Source checked 2026-11-02
- MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Panic Disorder · Source checked 2026-11-02
- MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Sepsis · Source checked 2026-11-02
- MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Body Temperature Norms · Source checked 2026-11-02
- MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Diabetic Ketoacidosis · Source checked 2026-11-02
- MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC) · Source checked 2026-11-02
- NCBI StatPearls: Uremia · Source checked 2026-11-02
- MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Hydrocodone/Oxycodone Overdose · Source checked 2026-11-02
- Part 7: Adult Basic Life Support: 2025 American Heart Association Guidelines for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiovascular Care · Source checked 2026-11-02
- MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Compartment Syndrome · Source checked 2026-11-02
- NCBI StatPearls: Acute Compartment Syndrome · Source checked 2026-11-02
- MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Sprains · Source checked 2026-11-02
- NCBI StatPearls: Femoral Shaft Fractures · Source checked 2026-11-02
- NCBI StatPearls: Epistaxis · Source checked 2026-11-02
- MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Uveitis · Source checked 2026-11-02
- MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Corneal Injury · Source checked 2026-11-02
- NCBI StatPearls: Escharotomy · Source checked 2026-11-02
- MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Rabies · Source checked 2026-11-02
- NCBI StatPearls: Caustic Ingestions · Source checked 2026-11-02
- MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Chemical Burn or Reaction · Source checked 2026-11-02
- MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) · Source checked 2026-11-02
- 42 CFR 489.24: Special Responsibilities of Medicare Hospitals in Emergency Cases (EMTALA) · Source checked 2026-11-02
- 45 CFR 164.530: Administrative Requirements (HIPAA Privacy Rule) · Source checked 2026-11-02
- AHRQ PSNet: Emergent Triage Miss (Five-Level Emergency Severity Index Triage) · Source checked 2026-11-02
- 2026 Guideline for the Early Management of Patients With Acute Ischemic Stroke (AHA/ASA), PubMed record · Source checked 2026-11-02
About the CEN Exam
CEN is BCEN's board certification for emergency nurses. The exam tests emergency clinical judgment across cardiovascular, respiratory, neurologic, GI/GU/OB, trauma, toxicology, communicable disease, and professional emergency-practice domains.
Exam sponsor: BCEN / PSI. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Questions
175 questions
Time Limit
3 hours
Passing Score
106 out of 150 scored items
Exam / Certification Fees
$285 professional-association members / $380 non-members
Exam sponsor websiteReported exam pass rate: Not publicly published. BCEN does not publish official first-time pass rates Exam sponsor website
Fees, eligibility, and exam policies can change. Confirm them with the exam sponsor before applying or paying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the CEN vocabulary game free?
Yes. The game is free to play with no sign-up. Signing in adds AI explanations for any term.
How does the CEN vocabulary game work?
Each round shows a clue for one of 44 CEN terms. Guess the term in six tries: green means the right letter in the right spot, yellow means the letter is in the term but in another spot, and gray means it is not in the term. After the round, read the explanation and play the next term.
Where do the CEN terms come from?
OpenExamPrep researched each term from the BCEN / PSI content outline and primary sources, listed under Sources on this page. The game is independent study material, not an official exam resource.
How many questions are on the CEN exam?
BCEN lists 175 total items: 150 scored items and 25 unscored pretest items.
What score do I need to pass CEN?
BCEN lists the CEN passing standard as 106 correct out of 150 scored items.