Pass the CCRN Exam
800+ adaptive questions, timed mock exams, and detailed rationales — written and reviewed by CCRN certified critical care nurses.
What the CCRN covers
Every question mapped to the AACN Test Plan 2023 blueprint.
Cardiovascular
17%Acute coronary syndromes, heart failure, dysrhythmias, shock states
Pulmonary
12%Acute respiratory failure, ventilator management, PE, pneumonia
Neurology
12%Stroke, TBI, spinal cord injury, seizures, increased ICP
Multisystem
14%Sepsis, MODS, toxic ingestions, burns, organ donation
Renal / GI / Endocrine
13%Acute kidney injury, GI bleeding, DKA, electrolyte disorders
Behavioral / Professional
20%End-of-life care, advocacy, ethics, collaboration, systems thinking
Try CCRN sample questions
Test yourself with real-format questions. Click an answer to see the expert rationale.
A patient in the ICU develops sudden hypotension, tachycardia, and distended neck veins. The nurse should first suspect:
A mechanically ventilated patient's peak inspiratory pressure has increased from 25 to 42 cmH₂O over the past hour, but plateau pressure remains unchanged at 20 cmH₂O. The most likely cause is:
A patient with septic shock is receiving norepinephrine at 15 mcg/min and remains hypotensive with a MAP of 58 mmHg. The nurse should anticipate which intervention next?
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Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know about CCRN prep.
The AACN review course costs $350–$500+ and is lecture-based. PrepSolution offers 800+ adaptive practice questions, timed mock exams, and detailed rationales at $89–$179 — with a pass guarantee. Written by CCRN certified ICU nurses. Practice-focused, not lecture-focused.
Yes. Every question is written and reviewed by a CCRN certified critical care nurse for clinical accuracy, blueprint alignment, and rationale quality.
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Yes. All questions are aligned to the current AACN CCRN Adult Test Plan, including the updated clinical judgment and professional caring domains.
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