CCRN PPCN certification Exam AACN critical
care with correct answers 2026
two-main-professional-organizations-that-support-critical-care?-which-one-best-supports-critical-
care-nurses?---correct-answers--Name-the-two-organizations
American-Association-of-Critical-Care-Nurses-(AACN)
Society-of-Critical-Care-Medicine-(SCCM)
Which-one-do-you-think-best-supports-critical-care-nurses?
American-Association-of-Critical-Care-Nurses-(AACN)
dedicated-to-providing-knowledge-and-resources-to-those-caring-for-acutely-and-critically-ill-
patients
AACN:-mission?-vision?-values?---correct-answers--Mission:-focuses-on-assisting-acute-and-
critical-care-nurses-to-attain-knowledge-and-influence-to-deliver-excellence-care
Vision:-supports-creating-a-health-care-system-driven-by-the-needs-of-patients-and-families-in-
which-critical-care-nurses-make-their-optimal-contributions,-which-is-described-as-synergy-
(mixture-of-nurse,-system,-and-patient-along-with-patient-characteristics-and-nurse-
competencies)
Values:-accountability,-advocacy,-integrity,-collaboration,-leadership,-stewardship,-lifelong-
learning,-quality,-innovation,-and-commitment
what-is-the-synergy-model-and-how-is-it-used-in-practice?---correct-answers--The-Synergy-Model-
focuses-on-the-extent-to-which-nurses'-competencies-match-patients'-characteristics.-The-goal-of-
, Synergy-Model-nursing-is-to-"restore-the-patient-to-an-optimal-level-of-wellness-as-defined-by-the-
patient-and-family
certifications:-CCRN?-PCCN?-ACCNS?-ACNPC-AG?-why-are-certifications-important?---correct-
answers--CCRN-→-nurses-who-provide-care-for-critically-ill-adult,-pediatric,-or-neonatal-
populations
PCCN-→-nurses-who-provide-acute-care-in-progressive-care,-telemetry,-and-similar-units
Once-nurses-achieve-the-CCRN-or-PCCN-credential,-they-can-be-eligible-to-sit-for-additional-
subspeciality-certification-in-cardiac-medicine-or-cardiac-surgery
ACCNS→-acute-and-critical-care-clinical-nurse-specialist
ACNPC-AG→-acute-care-nurse-practitioners
Why-are-certifications-important?
validates-knowledge-of-critical-care-nursing,-promotes-professional-excellence,-and-helps-nurse-
to-maintain-a-current-knowledge-base
What-4-specific-projects/organizations-are-in-place-to-assist-nurses-in-providing-safe-care?---
correct-answers--The-Quality-and-Safety-Education-for-Nurses-(QSEN)
National-Patient-Safety-Goals→-by-the-Joint-Commission
Institute-of-Healthcare-Improvement-(IHI)
rapid-response-teams/-medical-emergency-teams
what-does-QSEN-do?---correct-answers--roadmap-for-integrating-quality-and-safety-principles-
into-prelicensure-nursing-education
six-core-competencies:-patient-centered-care,-teamwork-and-collaboration,-evidence-based-
practice,-quality-improvement,-informatics,-and-safety
What-do-national-patient-safety-goals-do?---correct-answers--reduce-medical-errors-and-promote-
an-environment-that-facilitates-safe-practices
reduce-infections
care with correct answers 2026
two-main-professional-organizations-that-support-critical-care?-which-one-best-supports-critical-
care-nurses?---correct-answers--Name-the-two-organizations
American-Association-of-Critical-Care-Nurses-(AACN)
Society-of-Critical-Care-Medicine-(SCCM)
Which-one-do-you-think-best-supports-critical-care-nurses?
American-Association-of-Critical-Care-Nurses-(AACN)
dedicated-to-providing-knowledge-and-resources-to-those-caring-for-acutely-and-critically-ill-
patients
AACN:-mission?-vision?-values?---correct-answers--Mission:-focuses-on-assisting-acute-and-
critical-care-nurses-to-attain-knowledge-and-influence-to-deliver-excellence-care
Vision:-supports-creating-a-health-care-system-driven-by-the-needs-of-patients-and-families-in-
which-critical-care-nurses-make-their-optimal-contributions,-which-is-described-as-synergy-
(mixture-of-nurse,-system,-and-patient-along-with-patient-characteristics-and-nurse-
competencies)
Values:-accountability,-advocacy,-integrity,-collaboration,-leadership,-stewardship,-lifelong-
learning,-quality,-innovation,-and-commitment
what-is-the-synergy-model-and-how-is-it-used-in-practice?---correct-answers--The-Synergy-Model-
focuses-on-the-extent-to-which-nurses'-competencies-match-patients'-characteristics.-The-goal-of-
, Synergy-Model-nursing-is-to-"restore-the-patient-to-an-optimal-level-of-wellness-as-defined-by-the-
patient-and-family
certifications:-CCRN?-PCCN?-ACCNS?-ACNPC-AG?-why-are-certifications-important?---correct-
answers--CCRN-→-nurses-who-provide-care-for-critically-ill-adult,-pediatric,-or-neonatal-
populations
PCCN-→-nurses-who-provide-acute-care-in-progressive-care,-telemetry,-and-similar-units
Once-nurses-achieve-the-CCRN-or-PCCN-credential,-they-can-be-eligible-to-sit-for-additional-
subspeciality-certification-in-cardiac-medicine-or-cardiac-surgery
ACCNS→-acute-and-critical-care-clinical-nurse-specialist
ACNPC-AG→-acute-care-nurse-practitioners
Why-are-certifications-important?
validates-knowledge-of-critical-care-nursing,-promotes-professional-excellence,-and-helps-nurse-
to-maintain-a-current-knowledge-base
What-4-specific-projects/organizations-are-in-place-to-assist-nurses-in-providing-safe-care?---
correct-answers--The-Quality-and-Safety-Education-for-Nurses-(QSEN)
National-Patient-Safety-Goals→-by-the-Joint-Commission
Institute-of-Healthcare-Improvement-(IHI)
rapid-response-teams/-medical-emergency-teams
what-does-QSEN-do?---correct-answers--roadmap-for-integrating-quality-and-safety-principles-
into-prelicensure-nursing-education
six-core-competencies:-patient-centered-care,-teamwork-and-collaboration,-evidence-based-
practice,-quality-improvement,-informatics,-and-safety
What-do-national-patient-safety-goals-do?---correct-answers--reduce-medical-errors-and-promote-
an-environment-that-facilitates-safe-practices
reduce-infections
