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AACN CCRN-Adult Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | AACN (American Association of Critical-Care Nurses) |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | CCRN (Adult) Certification Exam - Direct Care Eligibility Pathway |
| Exam Number: | CCRN-Adult |
| Real Exam Qty: | 150 (125 scored, 25 unscored pretest items) |
| Certificate Validity Period: | 3 years |
| Exam Price: | $255 (AACN members), $370 (non-members) |
| Related Certifications: | CCRN (Pediatric) CCRN-K (Knowledge Professional) CCRN-E (Tele-critical Care) CCRN (Neonatal) |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Exam Format: | Multiple-choice questions, Scenario-based items, Computer-based testing (CBT) |
| Passing Score: | Scaled score; minimum 83 correct out of 125 scored items (~70%–75% correct) |
| Exam Duration: | 180 minutes |
| Recommended Training: | AACN CCRN Review Courses AACN Exam Handbook & Test Plan |
| Exam Registration: | AACN Official Registration |
| Sample Questions: | ![]() |
| Exam Way: | Computer-based testing at PSI/Pearson VUE centers; online proctored option available |
| Pre Condition: | Current, unencumbered RN or APRN license; meet one of: 1) 1,750 hours direct care acutely/critically ill adults in past 2 years (875 in last year); 2) 2,000 hours in past 5 years (144 in last year) |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://www.aacn.org/certification/get-certified/ccrn-adult |
AACN CCRN-Adult Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Topic 1: Professional Caring and Ethical Practice | 20% | - Facilitation of Learning - Clinical Inquiry & Evidence-Based Practice - Collaboration & Teamwork - Response to Diversity - Systems Thinking & Quality Improvement - Advocacy & Moral Agency - Caring Practices |
| Topic 2: Clinical Judgment | 80% | - Renal / Genitourinary System
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CCRN-Adult Exam Questions and Answers
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The official AACN CCRN (Adult) - Direct Care Eligibility Pathway outline defines 2 domains. The leading three are Clinical Judgment (80%), Professional Caring and Ethical Practice (20%). The full list is in the topics section above, and CertkingdomPDF's 1000 practice questions cover each one.
Current, unencumbered RN or APRN license; meet one of: 1) 1,750 hours direct care acutely/critically ill adults in past 2 years (875 in last year); 2) 2,000 hours in past 5 years (144 in last year) Since requirements change over time, confirm the latest on the official AACN exam page before scheduling.
The CCRN-Adult exam is a AACN certification exam validating the AACN CCRN (Adult) - Direct Care Eligibility Pathway syllabus shown above. It belongs to these credential paths: CCRN (Pediatric), CCRN (Neonatal), CCRN-E (Tele-critical Care), CCRN-K (Knowledge Professional). Candidates in 2026 prepare for it with CertkingdomPDF's 1000 practice questions, available as a printable PDF, a Windows Desktop Test Engine, and an Online Test Engine — three versions of the same materials.
The AACN CCRN (Adult) - Direct Care Eligibility Pathway exam requires Scaled score; minimum 83 correct out of 125 scored items (~70%–75% correct) to pass, and registration costs $255 (AACN members), $370 (non-members). A failed attempt means paying the same fee again — a readiness check with the CertkingdomPDF engines before booking is the cheaper option.
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AACN CCRN (Adult) - Direct Care Eligibility Pathway Sample Questions:
The nurse is caring for a patient with an upper gastrointestinal (GI) bleed. After the bleeding site is identified and the bleeding has been controlled, what is the drug of choice to treat acute peptic ulcer bleeding?
- A. Antacids
- B. Anti-spasmodics
- C. Histamine receptor antagonists
- D. Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs)
Correct Answer: D 🗳️
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Of the following, which hemodynamic profile MOST accurately reflects a patient in hypovolemic shock?
- A. CI 2 L/min/m2, pulmonary arterial pressure 7 mm Hg, sinus tachycardia, cool/clammy skin
- B. CI 2.2 L/min/m2, pulmonary arterial pressure 15 mm Hg, sinus tachycardia, cool/clammy skin
- C. CI 2.1 L/min/m2, pulmonary arterial pressure 10 mm Hg, NSR, warm skin
- D. CI 2.3 L/min/m2, pulmonary arterial pressure 17 mm Hg, sinus tachycardia, warm skin
Correct Answer: A 🗳️
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Which of the following is the most common surgical procedure used to prevent ischemic strokes?
- A. Carotid endarterectomy
- B. Anticoagulant administration
- C. Embolectomy
- D. Surgery cannot prevent ischemic strokes
Correct Answer: A 🗳️
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All of the following are both patient and provider goals for end-of-life care EXCEPT:
- A. advanced care measures and treatment
- B. control symptoms
- C. prevent hospitalization
- D. improve quality of life
Correct Answer: A 🗳️
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The classic symptoms of anaphylaxis would include all of the following EXCEPT:
- A. hyperthermia
- B. wheezing
- C. dizziness
- D. dysphagia
Correct Answer: A 🗳️
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