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Adult CCRN Certification Review

Take the fear out of preparing for acute/critical care nursing certification with this comprehensive review course designed to validate knowledge, identify areas for further study and build test-taking confidence.

What Is Adult CCRN Certification Review?

AACN’s Adult CCRN Certification Review course provides in-depth preparation for the CCRN Adult certification exams. Created to support acute/critical care nurses on their certification journey, this online review offers the knowledge, strategies and tools needed to confidently prepare for their exam.

Presented by national critical care nursing experts, the course features:

1 A flexible, modular format that can be tailored to meet individual learning needs

2 Content aligned with the most current CCRN certification test plans

3 A body systems approach to critical anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology

4 Real-life scenarios that build on course concepts through application to clinical practice

5 Test-taking strategies and practice questions with detailed rationales to build confidence

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Encompassing 14 modules, AACN’s Adult CCRN Certification Review covers the critical clinical and professional practice topics addressed in the CCRN Adult certification exams. Lecture-style presentations woven with case studies guide learners through cardiovascular, respiratory, neurologic, endocrine, renal, gastrointestinal, hematology/ immunology, integumentary, musculoskeletal, multisystem and behavioral considerations, plus concepts supporting the AACN Synergy Model for Patient Care.

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Accreditation

The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation, Provider Number 0012. The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses is approved by the California State Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number CEP1036 for 15.5 contact hours. This CE activity expires on March 31, 2025.

AACN programming meets the standards for most states that require mandatory continuing education contact hours for license and/or certification renewal. AACN recommends consulting with your state board of nursing or credentialing organization before submitting CE to fulfill continuing education requirements.

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Learners must complete the entire activity and associated evaluation to be awarded the contact hours or CERP. No partial credit will be awarded.

This activity has been reviewed by the Nurse Planner. It has been determined that the material presented here shows no bias. No conflicts of interest have been identified for any individual with the ability to influence the content of this activity. Accreditation refers to recognition of continuing education only and does not imply AACN or ANCC approval or endorsement of any commercial products discussed or displayed in conjunction with this educational activity.

Adult CCRN Practice Test

The Critical Care Nurses Certification (CCRN) is a certification granted by the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN). Answer the CCRN practice questions below to begin your studies!

The CCRN certification shows that you have the special knowledge required for acute and critical care nursing. More than 95,000 acute and critical care nurses currently carry this certification.

Adult CCRN Test Outline

The CCRN exam is split into two sections (clinical judgment and professional caring and ethical practice). The majority of the questions will be in the clinical judgment section.

Quick Facts:

• Number of Questions: 150
• Time Limit: 3 Hours
• 2 Sections: Clinical Judgment (80%) and Professional Caring and Ethical Practice (20%)
• Other Info: 25 of the 150 Questions are Unscored. Multiple Choice Questions.

Clinical Judgment (80%)

This portion of the exam consists of 5 subtopics:

• Cardiovascular (17%)
• Respiratory (15%)
• Endocrine, Hematology, Gastrointestinal, Renal, Integumentary (20%)
• Musculoskeletal, Neurological, Psychosocial (14%)
• Multisystem (14%)

Professional Caring and Ethical Practice (20%)

• Advocacy/Moral Agency
• Caring Practices
• Response to Diversity
• Facilitation of Learning
• Collaboration
• Systems Thinking
• Clinical Inquiry

Adult CCRN Requirements

If you would like to sit for the adult CCRN exam, you must have your RN or APRN license. You must also meet 1 of these requirements:

• An RN or APRN with 1,750 hours caring for acute/critically ill patients in the span of the last two years with 875 of those hours in the previous year.
• An RN or APRN with 2,000 hours caring for acute/critically ill patients in the span of the last five years with 144 of those hours in the previous year.

If you would like more information about the exam, read the official CCRN handbook .

Registration and Fees

There are two types of first-time certification tests available for people who want to become CCRN certified:

• Computer-Based Testing
• Pen-and-Paper Testing

Computer-based testing is offered for nurses in the United States and is easy to register for. You just go online, apply for the exam, pay, schedule the exam, and pick where you would like to take it. Here is the registration link .

Pen-and-paper testing is available through PSI. To apply for this test, you fill out a form and honor statement, pay the application fee, send it to the ACCN, receive the confirmation, and schedule your exam date and site. Here is a link to the different PSI testing centers .

Reference the table below for fees associated with the CCRN exam.

CCRN certification is only granted for three years , so recertification tests are required to ensure the latest practices and continued knowledge are being put into practice as a CCRN. This also has a small application fee.

There will be a passing point/cut score for the exam. This cut score is determined by using a modified Angoff method.

A Score Evaluation Committee (SEC) will review each question and assign a difficulty rating for each question. The SEC will then work with a psychometrician to establish the cut score.

The cut score is currently set at 83 for the adult CCRN exam ( source ).

Studying for the Adult CCRN Exam

To help ease your mind, out of the nearly 16,000 yearly CCRN test takers around 79% of them pass the test and become CCRN certified. So, your chances of passing are good.

In fact, of the 125 practical test questions (not including the 25 statistical questions for the rest of the 150), you only need to get about 83 of them correct.

Here are some tips we recommend when studying for the CCRN exam:

• Get a Baseline: Answer some CCRN practice questions to get a baseline for where you stand.
• Use Your Baseline to Develop A Study Plan: Use your baseline to figure out which areas you struggled with the most. This will help you study more efficiently.
• Pick a Study Method: You should pick a study method that works for you. Some students may choose to self-study, while other students may choose to invest in a prep course or prep book.
• Give Yourself Enough Time: Do not try and cram for this exam. You will stress yourself out and not learn the material. The CCRN exam is an important exam, and the material you learn will help you in your career as a nurse.
• Take a Final Exam: Take a simulated exam before you head into the real thing. This will help you become more comfortable with the materials as well as confirm if you are ready for the exam or not.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many questions are on the adult ccrn exam.

There are 150 total questions on the Adult CCRN exam. Of the 150 questions, 125 of them are scored.

What is the time limit for the Adult CCRN exam?

You will be given 3 hours to take the Adult CCRN exam.

What is a passing score for the Adult CCRN exam?

The cut score is currently set at 83 for the Adult CCRN exam.

How much does it cost to take the Adult CCRN exam?

If you are a member, you will pay $250 to take the exam. Nonmember can expect to pay $365.

Does the Adult CCRN exam certification expire?

The certification is good for 3 years. After 3 years, you will need to renew it.

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Adult CCRN Practice Test

Prepare for your test with realistic questions.

The Adult Critical Care Nurses Certification (CCRN), administered by the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN), is a way for nurses to provide tangible proof of their skill and expertise in caring for acutely/critically ill adult patients.

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Adult CCRN Exam Eligibility

To be eligible to take the Adult CCRN exam, you must hold a current RN or APRN license and complete ONE of the following requirements:

• You must have spent at least 1,750 hours directly caring for critically ill adult patients within the last two years.
• You must have spent at least 2,000 hours directly caring for critically ill adult patients within the last five years.

Adult CCRN Exam Outline

The Adult CCRN exam contains 150 multiple-choice questions, 25 of which are unscored, and you will be given a 3-hour time limit. The 25 unscored questions are used by the test administrators to evaluate questions for future exams.

The exam is entirely based on the American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN) Synergy Model for Patient Care, so you need to be familiar with this framework and procedures.

This exam is split into two sections:

Clinical Judgment (80%)

The questions in this section assess your knowledge of various aspects of the systems of the human body.

• Cardiovascular (17%)
• Respiratory (15%)
• Endocrine/Hematology/Gastrointestinal/Renal/Integumentary (20%)
• Musculoskeletal/Neurological/Psychosocial (14%)
• Multisystem (14%)

Professional Caring and Ethical Practice (20%)

The questions in this section assess your knowledge of various aspects of the professional caring process and ethical practices.

• Advocacy/Moral Agency
• Caring Practices
• Response to Diversity
• Facilitation of Learning
• Collaboration
• Systems Thinking
• Clinical Inquiry

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Adult CCRN Exam Registration

To apply for the exam, visit the AACN website and click “Get Certified.” You will be asked to fill out an application and an honor statement, as well as pay the application fee. The fee is $250 for AACN members and $365 for non-members.

Once your application is approved, you will be able to register, choose your testing method (in-person or remote), and schedule your exam.

In-person Testing

You should arrive at the testing center 15-30 minutes earlier than the scheduled exam time. If you arrive later than 15 minutes after the scheduled appointment time, you will not be able to take the exam. Once you arrive, you will need to show a valid, government-issued photo ID (military IDs are not accepted). If your ID is invalid or you forget to bring it, you will not be able to take the exam.

Before the exam begins, you will be asked to leave all personal items in your car, such as your cell phone, books, papers, notes, food, jacket, and hat. You will then be asked for your AACN customer number, and a digital photograph of you will be taken, which will appear on the computer screen throughout your testing session. You will also be given a practice exam to help you familiarize yourself with the computer system.

Once the practice exam is complete, the real exam will begin. You are permitted to take breaks during the exam, but the timer will not be stopped.

Live Remote Proctoring

You should log into your AACN account between 15 and 30 minutes before your exam is scheduled to begin, and the proctor will guide you through the check-in process. You will not be allowed to wear headphones, and you must ensure that your testing area is free from electronics, food, your cell phone, notes, and reference materials.

How the Adult CCRN Exam is Scored

The Adult CCRN exam is scored using a modified version of the Angoff method. This means that AACN panelists are given information such as test results and other panelists’ rating results to determine the cut score. The cut score is a raw number that is based on how the AACN panelists established the difficulty ratings for each question.

To pass the exam, you will need to achieve a cut score of 83.

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How to Study for the Adult CCRN Exam

How to study effectively.

Your success on Adult CCRN test day depends not only on how many hours you put into preparing but also on whether you prepared the right way. It’s good to check along the way to see whether your studying is paying off. One of the most effective ways to do this is by taking Adult CCRN practice tests to evaluate your progress. Practice tests are useful because they show exactly where you need to improve. Every time you take a free Adult CCRN exam practice test, pay special attention to these three groups of questions:

• The questions you got wrong
• The ones you had to guess on, even if you guessed right
• The ones you found difficult or slow to work through

This will show you exactly what your weak areas are and where you need to devote more study time. Ask yourself why each of these questions gave you trouble. Was it because you didn’t understand the material? Was it because you didn’t remember the vocabulary? Do you need more repetitions on this type of question to build speed and confidence? Dig into those questions and figure out how you can strengthen your weak areas as you go back to review the material.

Answer Explanations

Additionally, many Adult CCRN practice tests have a section explaining the answer choices. It can be tempting to read the explanation and think that you now have a good understanding of the concept. However, an explanation likely only covers part of the question’s broader context. Even if the explanation makes sense, go back and investigate every concept related to the question until you’re positive you have a thorough understanding.

Comprehend Each Topic

As you go along, keep in mind that the Adult CCRN practice test is just that: practice. Memorizing these questions and answers will not be very helpful on the actual test because it is unlikely to have any of the same exact questions. If you only know the right answers to the sample questions, you won’t be prepared for the real thing. Study the concepts until you understand them fully, and then you’ll be able to answer any question that shows up on the test.

Strategy for Adult CCRN Practice

When you’re ready to start taking practice tests, follow this strategy:

• Remove Limitations. Take the first test with no time constraints and with your notes and Adult CCRN study guide handy. Take your time and focus on applying the strategies you’ve learned.
• Time Yourself. Take the second practice test “open book” as well, but set a timer and practice pacing yourself to finish in time.
• Simulate Test Day. Take any other practice tests as if it were test day. Set a timer and put away your study materials. Sit at a table or desk in a quiet room, imagine yourself at the testing center, and answer questions as quickly and accurately as possible.
• Keep Practicing. Keep taking practice tests on a regular basis until you run out of practice tests or it’s time for the actual test. Your mind will be ready for the schedule and stress of test day, and you’ll be able to focus on recalling the material you’ve learned.

Online CCRN Adult Prep Course

If you want to be fully prepared, Mometrix offers an online CCRN Adult Prep Course. The course is designed to provide you with any and every resource you might want while studying. The CCRN Adult Course includes:

• Review Lessons Covering Every Topic
• 900+ CCRN Adult Practice Questions
• Over 80 Instructional Videos
• More than 550 Electronic Flashcards
• Money-back Guarantee
• Free Mobile Access

The CCRN Adult Prep Course is designed to help any learner get everything they need to prepare for their CCRN exam. Click below to check it out!

What is a CCRN?

CCRN is a certification for nurses who care for patients who are critically ill due to an extensive injury, life-threatening disease, or surgery. CCRN does not stand for “Critical Care Registered Nurse.”

How many questions are on the Adult CCRN exam?

There are 150 multiple-choice questions on the exam.

How long is the Adult CCRN exam?

The time limit for this exam is 3 hours.

What is the passing score for the Adult CCRN exam?

To pass the exam, you will need a minimum cut score of 83.

How much does the Adult CCRN exam cost?

The exam fee is $250 for AACN members and $365 for non-members.

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Kate has been Mometrix’s Nursing and Medical Editor for over four years. She has a bachelor’s degree in Communications from Vanderbilt University, a bachelor’s degree in Nursing from Marymount University, and a master’s degree in Education from Johns Hopkins. Kate is a critical care registered nurse who still works occasionally in the ICU and PACU.

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The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) offers critical care nurses an opportunity to validate their skills and knowledge through certification examination. The Critical Care Nursing Certification (CCRN) is for registered nurses who provide direct patient care to acutely/critically ill adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients.  

There are three specialty topics of the CCRN: Adult CCRN, Pediatric CCRN, and Neonatal CCRN. This article highlights the Adult CCRN examination and the eligibility, design, and delivery of the certification.

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Eligibility

Eligibility to sit for the CCRN examination includes:

• An unencumbered and current Registered Nurse (RN) or Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) license; and
• 1,750 hours in direct care of acutely/critically ill patients in the past two years, with 875 hours of direct care of acutely/critically ill patients the year before the examination application; or
• 2,000 hours in direct care of acutely/critically ill patients over the past five years, with 875 hours of direct care obtained in the year before the application; and
• Practice verification by your clinical supervisor or colleague (RN or physician).

Application methods

Paper application.

The paper application is for group registrations, individuals wishing to take the paper and pencil exam, and those who are testing outside of the United States. Complete the registration form found in the CCRN manual, including the application fee, and allow two to three weeks for processing.

Online application

Register online at the AACN website. Complete the registration information and submit the application fee. Your registration is processed 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Scheduling of your exam

Successful applicants receive an email confirmation from AACN. Within five to ten days after receipt of the confirmation email, you will receive an approval-to-test postcard and email from the testing service. Follow the directions in the approval to schedule your exam. You have 90 days from receipt of the authorization to schedule your certification with the testing center.

The exam is offered twice a day, Monday through Friday, at over 300 testing facilities nationwide.

The application fee is payable in U.S. funds by Visa, MasterCard, American Express, or Discover Card. Check or money order is available for mail-in applications. The application fee is $235.00 for AACN members and $340.00 for non-members.

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Test design

Based on AACN’s Synergy Model for Patient Care, the exam assesses your ability to integrate your knowledge, skills, and abilities delivering acute/critically ill patient care. Consisting of 150 multiple-choice questions, examined subject matter covers clinical judgment (80%), and professional caring and ethical practice (20%).

The exam assesses your integration of knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience delivering direct pediatric patient care and consists of 150 multiple-choice questions. The test contains questions covering clinical judgment (80%) and professional caring and ethical practice (20%) based on AACN’s Synergy Model for Patient Care.

The clinical judgment content has five sections:

• Cardiovascular (18%)
• Pulmonary (17%)
• Endocrine/Hematology/Gastrointestinal/Renal/Integumentary (20%)
• Musculoskeletal/Neurology/Psychosocial (13%)
• Multisystem (14%)

Twenty percent of the exam questions are drawn from the following areas:

• Advocacy/Moral agency
• Caring practices
• Response to diversity
• Facilitation of learning
• Collaboration
• Systems thinking
• Clinical inquiry

The skills, knowledge, and abilities assessed include your clinical judgment, advocacy/moral agency, caring practices, collaboration, systems thinking, response to diversity, facilitation of learning, and clinical inquiry.

Regardless of the test-delivery method (computer or pen and pencil), you have three hours to complete the exam.

Arrive on time for your testing appointment and leave your personal belongings at home or in your car. Two valid forms of identification are required when you check-in, and you are not allowed to bring anything with you into the testing center.

At your testing station, all materials needed for the exam are provided, and you have an opportunity to take a familiarization pre-test before beginning your exam. After the pre-test, your exam begins.

During the exam, you can annotate questions to review. Try not to spend too much time on each item, so you have time to double-check your work. When you have completed the exam, and you are satisfied with your responses, submit your exam for evaluation, and report to the test proctor for your score report.

Your score report indicates your pass or fail status with information on your performance in each content area. The passing score is determined by a standard that is based on the difficulty of the exam. If you did not pass the exam on your first attempts, you can retake the exam at a discounted rate.

Four weeks after your testing window closes, AACN will mail your certificate.

Preparing for the exam

The Adult Critical Care Nursing Certification identifies you as a care provider with specialized knowledge and experience required to provide acute and critical care to patients at a highly-skilled and experienced level. CCRN certification can lead to increased responsibility, career advancement, and personal satisfaction.

Only 79% of CCRN examinees pass on their first attempt. The exam is comprehensive and intense, and guidance on developing your study plan will help you succeed on your first try. Use Mometrix Test Preparation’s study guide , flashcards , and Online Course , to direct your studies. The study guide, flashcards, and Online Course cover each topic, vocabulary word, and characteristics included in the CCRN exam. A 100% money-back guarantee ensures your satisfaction.

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Critical care nursing questions and answers part 1.

1) A nurse has developed a nursing diagnosis of ineffective airway clearance for a client who sustained an inhalation burn injury. Which of the following nursing intervention should include in the plan of care for this client?

a. Monitor oxygen saturation every 4 hrs. b. Encourage coughing and deep breathing every 4 hrs. c. Elevate the head of bed d. Asses respiratory rate and breath sounds every 4 hrs.

2) A client who is involved in a motor vehicle crash presents to the emergency department with severe internal bleeding. The client is severely hypotensive and unresponsive. The nurse anticipates which intravenous solution will most likely be prescribed to increase intravascular volume, replace immediate blood loss and increase blood pressure?

a. 5%D in lactated Ringer’s solution b. 0.33%normal saline c. 0.225%normal saline d. 0.45%normal saline

3) A nurse in the telemetry unit is monitoring a client for cardiac changes indicative of hypokalemia. Which of the following if noted in cardiac monitor, would indicate the presence of hypokalemia? a. Tall, peaked T wave b. ST segment depression c. Widening QRS complex d. Prolonged PR interval

4) A nurse is performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)on a client who has had a cardiac arrest. An automatic external defibrillator is available to treat the client. Which of the following activities will allow the nurse to assess the client’s cardiac rhythm? a. Hold the defibrillator paddles firmly against the chest b. Apply adhesive patch electrodes to the chest and move away from the client c. Apply standard ECG monitoring leads to the client and observe the rhythm d. Connect standard ECG electrodes to a trans telephonic monitor

5) A client who sustained an inhalation injury arrives in ER. On initial assessment the nurse notes that the client is very confused and combative. The nurse determines that the client is most likely experiencing? a. Anxiety b. Fear c. Pain d. Hypoxia

6) A nurse attempts to relieve an airway obstruction on a 3year old conscious child. The nurse performs this maneuver correctly by standing behind the child, placing her arms under the client’s axillae and around the client and positioning her hands to deliver thrusts between. a. Groin and the abdomen b. Umbilicus and the groin c. Lower abdomen and the chest d. Umbilicus and the xiphoid process

7) The ER nurse is monitoring a client who received treatment for a severe asthma attack. The nurse determines that the client’s respiratory status had worsened if which of the following is noted on assessment? a. Diminished breath sounds b. Wheezing during inhalation c. Wheezing during exhalation d. Wheezing throughout the lung fields

8)The nurse is performing CPR on a 7year old child. The nurse delivers how many breaths per minute the child? a. 6 b. 8 c. 10 d. 20

9) A client in cardiogenic shock has a pulmonary artery catheter (Swan-Ganz type) placed. The nurse would interpret which of the following cardiac output (CO)and pulmonary capillary wedge pressure (PCWP) readings as indicating that the client is most unstable?

a. CO 5l/min PCWP low b. CO 2l/min PCWP low c. CO 4l/min PCWP high d. CO 3l/min PCWP high

10)A client is undergoing fluid replacement after burned on 20% of her body 12 hr. ago. The nursing assessment reveals a Blood pressure of 90/50mmHg, Pulse rate of 110b/t, and urine output of 20ml/hr. The nurse reports the findings to the physician and anticipates which of the following prescriptions?

a. Transfusing One packed red blood cells b. Administering a diuretic to increase the urine output c. Increasing the amount of IV Lactated Ringer’s solution d. Changing the IV lactated Ringer’s solution to dextrose in water

11) A nurse is performing an assessment on a client who was admitted to the hospital with a diagnosis of carbon monoxide poisoning. Which of the following assessments performed by the nurse would primarily elicit data related to a deterioration of the client’s condition?

a. Skin color b. Apical rate c. Respiratory rate d. Level of consciousness

12)A nurse suspects that a pulmonary embolism has developed in a postpartum client with femoral thrombophlebitis. The immediate nursing action would be to:

a. Monitor vital signs b. Elevate the head of the bed 30 to 40degrees c. Initiate an intravenous line if one is not already in place d. Administer oxygen by face mask as prescribed at 8-10l/min

13)A nurse is planning care for a client with intracranial pressure (ICP) monitoring. Which of the following interventions would be contraindicated in the plan of care?

a. Using strict aseptic technique when touching the monitoring system b. Assessing the insertion site for signs and symptoms of infection c. Leveling the transducer at the lowest point of the ear d. Checking all stopcocks and connections for leaks

14) A client with a history of silicosis is admitted to the hospital with respiratory distress and impending respiratory failure. The nurse plans to have which of the following items readily available at the client’s bedside?

a. Chest tube drainage system b. Intubation tray c. Thoracentesis tray d. Crash cart

15) A client in shock is receiving dopamine hydrochloride by intravenous infusion. The nurse should have which of the following medications available for local injection if IV infiltration and medication extravasation occur?

a. Vitamin K b. Phentolamine c. Atropine sulphate d. Protamine sulphate

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