January of 2009 marked the start of the Certified Pediatric Emergency Nurse (CPEN) examination. In support of this new certification, three times a year JEN will feature this new column supplying questions similar to those in the CPEN examination to assist in preparation for the examination. Questions, rationale for the correct answers, and references are provided here for your self-evaluation.
Vernon Hills, IL
☆Section Editors: Scott DeBoer, RN, MSN, CEN, CPEN, CCRN, CFRN, EMT-P, and Michael Seaver, RN, BA
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