AACN PCCN Q&A - in .pdf

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

SectionWeightObjectives
Topic 1: Clinical Judgment80%- Pulmonary
  • 1. Oxygen therapy & ventilation support
    • 2. Pulmonary embolism & pneumonia
      • 3. Post-extubation care
        • 4. Respiratory failure & COPD exacerbation
          - Hematology & Immunology
          • 1. Sepsis & immune response
            • 2. Anticoagulation & blood product therapy
              - Renal
              • 1. Fluid/electrolyte & acid-base regulation
                • 2. Acute kidney injury & chronic kidney disease
                  - Gastrointestinal
                  • 1. Nutrition & fluid/electrolyte balance
                    • 2. GI bleeding & liver dysfunction
                      - Multisystem & Integumentary
                      • 1. Wound care & infection control
                        • 2. Shock & trauma management
                          - Endocrine
                          • 1. Diabetes & DKA management
                            • 2. Adrenal & thyroid disorders
                              - Cardiovascular
                              • 1. Valvular & structural heart disease
                                • 2. Hemodynamic monitoring & management
                                  • 3. Arrhythmias & 12-lead ECG interpretation
                                    • 4. Post-cardiac procedure care
                                      • 5. Acute coronary syndromes & heart failure
                                        - Neurology
                                        • 1. Seizure management
                                          • 2. Stroke & neurological monitoring
                                            • 3. Post-neurosurgical care
                                              Topic 2: Professional Caring & Ethical Practice20%- Advocacy & ethical decision-making
                                              - Evidence-based practice & safety
                                              - Cultural competence & psychosocial support
                                              - Collaboration & systems thinking
                                              - Patient/family education & communication

                                              PCCN Exam FAQ: What to Know Before You Book

                                              The PCCN exam, officially titled Progressive Care Certified Nursing, is the qualifying exam for the Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN) certification, which sits at the Specialty Certification level. Earning it shows employers that you have the skills the credential stands for, and it is a solid step forward on a AACN career path. It also connects to CCRN, PCCN-K, CMC, ACCNS, so the effort you put in now keeps paying off as you advance.

                                              The PCCN exam gives you 125 (100 scored, 25 unscored pretest) questions to complete within 150 minutes. Do the math before exam day: divide the total time by the question count to set a steady per-question pace, and flag any item that stalls you so you can return to it after securing the easier points. The most reliable way to build that rhythm is a full timed practice test under the same limit, which is exactly what Prep4sureGuide's test engines are designed for.

                                              The passing score for AACN Progressive Care Certified Nursing is 68 out of 100 scaled score (~70%), and the official registration fee is $255 (AACN Members), $370 (Non-Members) USD. Keep in mind that a retake means paying that fee again in full, which makes an honest self-check worthwhile: before you book, sit a timed practice test and make sure you are consistently scoring above the passing line with some margin to spare.

                                              According to the official requirements: Current unrestricted RN license; 1,750 hours progressive care experience in past 2 years (875 in last year) OR 5 years experience + 2,000 hours total (144 in last year). Eligibility rules do change from time to time, so confirm the current details on the official exam page before you register.

                                              Registration for the PCCN exam is handled through the official channels below:

                                              The exam is delivered in the following format: Computer-based testing at Pearson VUE/PSI centers; live online proctored; limited paper-based options. Pick a date that leaves room for at least one full timed practice test beforehand.

                                              AACN recommends the following official training options for candidates preparing for AACN Progressive Care Certified Nursing:

                                              Courses build the foundation, but they work best alongside question practice. That is where Prep4sureGuide comes in: the 502 practice questions in our PCCN package let you rehearse the exam format at your own pace and see exactly where you stand.

                                              Yes — Prep4sureGuide offers a free PDF demo of the AACN Progressive Care Certified Nursing material, so you can review the question style and answer quality before you spend anything. After purchase, you also receive 365 days of free updates, and if your product expires you can extend the update service at a 50% discount from your member zone.

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                                              The current AACN Progressive Care Certified Nursing syllabus is organized into 2 exam domains. The first three are:

                                              • Professional Caring & Ethical Practice (20%)
                                              • Clinical Judgment (80%)

                                              For the full domain and subtopic breakdown, see the Exam Topics section above — that is the outline your Prep4sureGuide practice questions are mapped to.

                                              AACN Progressive Care Certified Nursing Sample Questions:

                                              Question #1

                                              Most people have some degree of atherosclerotic plaque formation by the age of:

                                              • A. 15
                                              • B. 20
                                              • C. 30
                                              • D. 25
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                                              Correct Answer: C  🗳️

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                                              Question #2

                                              Normal eye movements include:

                                              • A. Dysconjugate gaze
                                              • B. Nystagmus
                                              • C. Extraocular palsy
                                              • D. Conjugate eye movement
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                                              Correct Answer: D  🗳️

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                                              Question #3

                                              Primary causes of acute respiratory distress syndrome include:

                                              • A. Aspiration of gastric contents, inhalation of smoke, pulmonary contusion
                                              • B. Acute pancreatitis, fat emboli, massive blood transfusions
                                              • C. Near drowning, smoke inhalation, systemic sepsis
                                              • D. Aspiration of gastric contents, near drowning, fat emboli
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                                              Correct Answer: A  🗳️

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                                              Question #4

                                              Aortic dissections are classified as acute if they have occurred:

                                              • A. Less than 2 months since the onset of symptoms
                                              • B. Less than 6 weeks since the onset of symptoms
                                              • C. Less than 2 weeks since the onset of symptoms
                                              • D. Less than 4 weeks since the onset of symptoms
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                                              Correct Answer: C  🗳️

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                                              Question #5

                                              A complex patient is transitioning to a skilled nursing facility from the progressive care unit. Which of the following statements is true regarding the transition to the next stage of care for this patient?

                                              • A. Complex patients require extensive preplanning to achieve a successful transition to the next stage of care
                                              • B. The patient's family should be told to anticipate that fewer staff members will be available to monitor for patient changes at the new facility and provide them with the progressive care unit's phone number to use if concerns arise
                                              • C. Planning for this patient's transition of care began when the physician wrote the order for transfer
                                              • D. Family visits to the new facility prior to the patient's arrival on that unit should not be encouraged as this will increase patient anxiety
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                                              Correct Answer: A  🗳️

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