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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  • Q & A: 502 Questions and Answers
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AACN PCCN Exam Syllabus Topics:

SectionObjectives
Topic 1: Hematology / Immunology / Infectious Disease- Sepsis Management
- Coagulation Disorders
Topic 2: Neurology- Seizure Disorders
- Stroke Management
- Increased Intracranial Pressure
Topic 3: Endocrine / Metabolic- Electrolyte Imbalances
- Diabetes Management
Topic 4: Cardiovascular- Arrhythmia Management
- Heart Failure and Shock States
- Acute Coronary Syndromes
Topic 5: Clinical Judgment- Patient Assessment and Prioritization
- Interpretation of Clinical Data
Topic 6: Multisystem Failure- Shock Syndromes
- Organ Dysfunction Syndromes
Topic 7: Pulmonary- Mechanical Ventilation Basics
- Oxygenation and Ventilation Disorders
- Respiratory Failure
Topic 8: Professional Caring and Ethical Practice- Patient Advocacy and Communication
- Ethical Decision Making
Topic 9: Gastrointestinal- Liver Failure and Pancreatitis
- GI Bleeding

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The official outline structures the PCCN exam around weighted domains such as:

  • Hematology / Immunology / Infectious Disease ()
  • Multisystem Failure ()
  • Gastrointestinal ()

In the AACN Progressive Care Certified Nursing materials at Prep4sureGuide, the key knowledge points within these domains are clearly underlined, so the heavy areas get the attention they deserve without extra digging.

Registered nurse (RN) licensure with clinical experience in progressive care or step-down/telemetry units recommended

The PCCN exam is the official assessment for the AACN Progressive Care Certified Nursing certification from AACN. It measures how well you can apply the published exam objectives in realistic scenarios — and for professionals looking to change their current situation, the credential is one of the most concrete ways to demonstrate new, verifiable skills.

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Passing the PCCN exam requires Scaled score 100–150 (passing typically ~68% correct equivalent), and the registration fee is USD 185 (AACN member) / USD 285 (non-member). Knowing your target score early turns practice sessions into measurable progress rather than guesswork.

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AACN Progressive Care Certified Nursing Sample Questions:

Question #1

All of the following statements regarding bedside monitoring for cardiac arrhythmias are true except:

  • A. Use V6 as the primary dysrhythmia monitoring lead whenever possible
  • B. Document the monitoring lead on every rhythm strip
  • C. Mark electrode placement with indelible ink to ensure consistent lead placement
  • D. Electrodes should be replaced daily
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Correct Answer: A  🗳️

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Question #2

Which of the following principles argues for a thoughtful and comprehensive approach when making decisions involving the allocation of nursing resources?

  • A. Paternalism
  • B. Resource availability
  • C. Veracity
  • D. Justice
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Correct Answer: D  🗳️

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Question #3

Acute ischemic heart disease is most often caused by:

  • A. Fixed obstructions
  • B. Coronary artery spasm
  • C. Spasm of the smooth wall of the coronary arteries
  • D. Thrombus formation at a site of atherosclerotic plaque rupture within a coronary artery
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Correct Answer: D  🗳️

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Question #4

When the head is moving and strikes a stationary object (for example, the pavement), injury occurs to the brain as a result of:

  • A. Penetrating trauma
  • B. Blast injury
  • C. Acceleration
  • D. Deceleration
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Correct Answer: D  🗳️

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Question #5

Which of the following diagnostic test results would you most likely expect in a patient with an early acute upper gastrointestinal bleed?

  • A. Arterial blood gases: respiratory acidosis; white blood cell count: elevated; serum sodium: elevated
  • B. Arterial blood gases: metabolic acidosis; white blood cell count: elevated; serum sodium: elevated
  • C. Arterial blood gases: respiratory alkalosis; white blood cell count: elevated; serum sodium: elevated
  • D. Arterial blood gases: respiratory alkalosis; white blood cell count: elevated; serum sodium: decreased
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Correct Answer: C  🗳️

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