7/8/26, 5:52 FAC-C CERTIFICATION EXAM
AM
CCRN / CCRN-E / CCRN-K Adult
Certification Exam 2026–2027 | 530+
Verified Questions & Answers | AACN
Critical Care Nursing Practice Test &
Complete Study Guide.
AACN Certification Corporation
Organization credentialing acute and critical care nurses.
Mission
Drive patient health through credentialing excellence.
Vision
All nurses for critical care are certified.
Values
Guiding principles for excellence in nursing.
Integrity
Ethical behavior and accountability in nursing.
Inclusion
Equitable culture for all contributions.
Transformation
Driving change to improve healthcare systems.
Leadership
Advocating for optimal outcomes in nursing.
Relationships
Collaborating to strengthen nursing partnerships.
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,7/8/26, 5:52 FAC-C CERTIFICATION EXAM
AM
Ethics
Framework for ethical nursing practice decisions.
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,7/8/26, 5:52 FAC-C CERTIFICATION EXAM
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ANA Code of Ethics
Foundational ethical guidelines for nursing practice.
CCRN Programs
Accredited certifications for critical care nurses.
ABSNC
Accreditation Board for Specialty Nursing Certification.
NCCA
National Commission for Certifying Agencies.
PCCN®
Certification for progressive care nursing.
CMC®
Certification for cardiac medicine nursing.
CSC®
Certification for cardiac surgery nursing.
ACCNS-AG®
Certification for adult acute care nursing.
ACCNS-P®
Certification for pediatric acute care nursing.
ACCNS-N®
Certification for neonatal acute care nursing.
ACNPC-AG®
Certification for adult nurse practitioners.
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, 7/8/26, 5:52 FAC-C CERTIFICATION EXAM
AM
Exam Structure
Three-hour test with 150 multiple-choice questions.
Job Analysis
Study determining exam content based on practice.
CCRN Exam
Certification for acute/critical care nurses.
CCRN-E Exam
Focuses on adult patient population.
CCRN-K Exam
Targets adult, pediatric, neonatal patients.
Clinical Judgment
80% of exam content focuses on this area.
Professional Caring
20% of exam includes ethical practices.
Bloom's Taxonomy
Framework for cognitive levels in exam questions.
Cognitive Levels
Exam questions assess application and analysis skills.
Acute Respiratory Infection
Includes conditions like pneumonia and aspiration.
Chronic Conditions
Examples include COPD and asthma.
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CCRN / CCRN-E / CCRN-K Adult
Certification Exam 2026–2027 | 530+
Verified Questions & Answers | AACN
Critical Care Nursing Practice Test &
Complete Study Guide.
AACN Certification Corporation
Organization credentialing acute and critical care nurses.
Mission
Drive patient health through credentialing excellence.
Vision
All nurses for critical care are certified.
Values
Guiding principles for excellence in nursing.
Integrity
Ethical behavior and accountability in nursing.
Inclusion
Equitable culture for all contributions.
Transformation
Driving change to improve healthcare systems.
Leadership
Advocating for optimal outcomes in nursing.
Relationships
Collaborating to strengthen nursing partnerships.
1/50
,7/8/26, 5:52 FAC-C CERTIFICATION EXAM
AM
Ethics
Framework for ethical nursing practice decisions.
2/50
,7/8/26, 5:52 FAC-C CERTIFICATION EXAM
AM
ANA Code of Ethics
Foundational ethical guidelines for nursing practice.
CCRN Programs
Accredited certifications for critical care nurses.
ABSNC
Accreditation Board for Specialty Nursing Certification.
NCCA
National Commission for Certifying Agencies.
PCCN®
Certification for progressive care nursing.
CMC®
Certification for cardiac medicine nursing.
CSC®
Certification for cardiac surgery nursing.
ACCNS-AG®
Certification for adult acute care nursing.
ACCNS-P®
Certification for pediatric acute care nursing.
ACCNS-N®
Certification for neonatal acute care nursing.
ACNPC-AG®
Certification for adult nurse practitioners.
3/50
, 7/8/26, 5:52 FAC-C CERTIFICATION EXAM
AM
Exam Structure
Three-hour test with 150 multiple-choice questions.
Job Analysis
Study determining exam content based on practice.
CCRN Exam
Certification for acute/critical care nurses.
CCRN-E Exam
Focuses on adult patient population.
CCRN-K Exam
Targets adult, pediatric, neonatal patients.
Clinical Judgment
80% of exam content focuses on this area.
Professional Caring
20% of exam includes ethical practices.
Bloom's Taxonomy
Framework for cognitive levels in exam questions.
Cognitive Levels
Exam questions assess application and analysis skills.
Acute Respiratory Infection
Includes conditions like pneumonia and aspiration.
Chronic Conditions
Examples include COPD and asthma.
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