AACN Progressive Care Certified Nursing : PCCN

  • Exam Code: PCCN
  • Exam Name: Progressive Care Certified Nursing
  • Updated: Oct 16, 2026     Q & A: 502 Questions and Answers

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AACN PCCN Exam Syllabus Topics:

SectionWeightObjectives
Multisystem22%- Post-operative Care
  • 1. Pain management
  • 2. Complications management
- Palliative/End-of-Life Care
  • 1. Goals of care
  • 2. Symptom management
  • 3. Ethical considerations
- Sepsis
  • 1. Early recognition and bundles
  • 2. Organ dysfunction
- Multiorgan Dysfunction Syndrome
  • 1. Pathophysiology
  • 2. Management strategies
- Shock
  • 1. Distributive shock
  • 2. Cardiogenic shock
  • 3. Septic shock
  • 4. Hypovolemic shock
- Trauma
  • 1. Trauma assessment and management
  • 2. Burns
Pulmonary21%- Chronic Respiratory Disorders
  • 1. Asthma management
  • 2. COPD exacerbation
- Acute Respiratory Failure
  • 1. Mechanical ventilation management
  • 2. Non-invasive ventilation (BiPAP/CPAP)
  • 3. ARDS
- Pulmonary Embolism
  • 1. Anticoagulation therapy
  • 2. Diagnosis and treatment
- Pneumonia
  • 1. Ventilator-associated
  • 2. Community-acquired
- Respiratory Assessment
  • 1. Pulse oximetry
  • 2. Chest tube management
  • 3. ABG interpretation
Endocrine/Hematology/Neurology/Gastrointestinal/Renal24%- Renal
  • 1. Acute kidney injury
  • 2. CRRT/Dialysis
  • 3. Electrolyte imbalances
- Hematology
  • 1. Blood product administration
  • 2. DIC (Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation)
  • 3. Sickle cell crisis
- Gastrointestinal
  • 1. GI bleeding
  • 2. Liver failure
  • 3. Acute pancreatitis
- Neurology
  • 1. Traumatic brain injury
  • 2. Increased intracranial pressure
  • 3. Stroke management
  • 4. Seizures and status epilepticus
- Endocrine
  • 1. Thyroid disorders
  • 2. Adrenal crisis
  • 3. Diabetic emergencies (DKA, HHS)
Cardiovascular33%- Acute Coronary Syndromes
  • 1. Unstable angina
  • 2. STEMI/NSTEMI management
  • 3. Cardiac biomarkers
- Dysrhythmias
  • 1. Pacemakers and ICDs
  • 2. Identification and management
  • 3. Cardioversion and defibrillation
- Structural Heart Disease
  • 1. Pericardial disease
  • 2. Valvular disorders
  • 3. Cardiomyopathies
- Vascular Disorders
  • 1. Aortic emergencies
  • 2. Peripheral vascular disease
- Hemodynamic Monitoring
  • 1. Cardiac output monitoring
  • 2. Central venous pressure
  • 3. Arterial lines
- Heart Failure
  • 1. Pharmacological management
  • 2. Left vs right heart failure
  • 3. Acute and chronic HF

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    Per the official outline, the AACN Progressive Care Certified Nursing exam spans 4 domains, led by Endocrine/Hematology/Neurology/Gastrointestinal/Renal (24%), Multisystem (22%), and Pulmonary (21%). The complete breakdown is in the topics section above; the 502 practice questions at PracticeTorrent cover all of it.

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      Current unencumbered RN or APRN license AND minimum 1,750 hours of direct bedside care of acutely/critically ill adult patients in the previous 2 years (with 875 hours in the most recent year), OR minimum 2,000 hours in the previous 5 years, OR completed an NP/graduate nursing program focused on progressive care in the previous year. Requirements can be revised, so confirm the latest on the official AACN exam page before booking.

      AACN Progressive Care Certified Nursing Sample Questions:

      Question #1

      Clinically significant respiratory depression resulting from opioid use is usually treated with which of the following?

      • A. Intravenous naloxone (Narcan)
      • B. Subcutaneous ondansetron (Zofran)
      • C. Intravenous ondansetron (Zofran)
      • D. Subcutaneous naloxone (Narcan)
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      Correct Answer: A  🗳️

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      Question #2

      Intravenous administration of neostigmine is indicated in the treatment of which of the following conditions?

      • A. Small bowel obstruction
      • B. Ileus
      • C. Ischemic colitis
      • D. Ogilvie syndrome
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      Correct Answer: D  🗳️

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      Question #3

      Upper gastrointestinal bleeding which results in a sudden loss of blood volume and decreased cardiac output triggers the release of:

      • A. Norepinephrine and thromboplastin
      • B. Epinephrine and thromboplastin
      • C. Epinephrine and norepinephrine
      • D. Thrombokinase and aldosterone
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      Correct Answer: C  🗳️

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      Question #4

      If which of the following does not close properly, blood flows backward from the aorta into the left ventricle during diastole?

      • A. Aortic valve
      • B. Pulmonary valve
      • C. Tricuspid valve
      • D. Mitral valve
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      Correct Answer: A  🗳️

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      Question #5

      Plasma levels of fibrinogen may be increased in all of the following conditions except:

      • A. Inflammatory response
      • B. Disseminated intravascular coagulation
      • C. Acute infection
      • D. Pregnancy
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      Correct Answer: B  🗳️

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