NBCRNA FINAL PAPER 2026 EXAM PREP
QUESTIONS AND ACCURATE SOLUTIONS
⫸ CRNA - Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist. A specialized
advanced practice nurse responsible for administering anesthesia.
⫸ NCE - National Certification Examination. A test administered by
NBCRNA for CRNA certification.
⫸ Recertification - The process of renewing CRNA certification, subject
to ongoing debate and potential changes.
⫸ AANA - American Association of Nurse Anesthetists. The
professional organization representing CRNAs.
⫸ Passing Rate - The percentage of test takers who achieve a passing
score on the NCE, currently around 84.1%.
⫸ Computerized Adaptive Test - A test format where question difficulty
adapts based on the test taker's previous answers, with a variable length
of 100 to 170 questions.
⫸ Beta Testing - The process of using ungraded questions for practice
and evaluation of their effectiveness before including them in the official
test.
, ⫸ Pearson Vue - The sole provider of testing services for NBCRNA,
chosen for their reputation and reliability.
⫸ Test Format - Includes multiple choice, multiple correct response,
hotspots, drag and drop, calculations, graphics, and video questions,
with no option to go back to previous questions.
⫸ Passing Score - The minimum score required to pass the NCE,
currently set at 450.
⫸ Score Report - After taking the NCE, students receive a pass or not
pass result, without a numerical score.
⫸ Curriculum Decisions - Programs use NCE scores to make decisions
on curriculum and resource allocation.
⫸ Semester 5 and 6 - The window to take the NCE falls between these
semesters, during the winter break.
⫸ Domain Breakdown - The NCE score report includes a breakdown of
performance in four domains: basic sciences, equipment and technology,
basic anesthetic principles, and advanced anesthesia principles.
QUESTIONS AND ACCURATE SOLUTIONS
⫸ CRNA - Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist. A specialized
advanced practice nurse responsible for administering anesthesia.
⫸ NCE - National Certification Examination. A test administered by
NBCRNA for CRNA certification.
⫸ Recertification - The process of renewing CRNA certification, subject
to ongoing debate and potential changes.
⫸ AANA - American Association of Nurse Anesthetists. The
professional organization representing CRNAs.
⫸ Passing Rate - The percentage of test takers who achieve a passing
score on the NCE, currently around 84.1%.
⫸ Computerized Adaptive Test - A test format where question difficulty
adapts based on the test taker's previous answers, with a variable length
of 100 to 170 questions.
⫸ Beta Testing - The process of using ungraded questions for practice
and evaluation of their effectiveness before including them in the official
test.
, ⫸ Pearson Vue - The sole provider of testing services for NBCRNA,
chosen for their reputation and reliability.
⫸ Test Format - Includes multiple choice, multiple correct response,
hotspots, drag and drop, calculations, graphics, and video questions,
with no option to go back to previous questions.
⫸ Passing Score - The minimum score required to pass the NCE,
currently set at 450.
⫸ Score Report - After taking the NCE, students receive a pass or not
pass result, without a numerical score.
⫸ Curriculum Decisions - Programs use NCE scores to make decisions
on curriculum and resource allocation.
⫸ Semester 5 and 6 - The window to take the NCE falls between these
semesters, during the winter break.
⫸ Domain Breakdown - The NCE score report includes a breakdown of
performance in four domains: basic sciences, equipment and technology,
basic anesthetic principles, and advanced anesthesia principles.
