Big companies hire outstanding talent, and outstanding talent shows its evidence. In 2026, the PCCN certification is one recognized form of it — Real4Prep supplies 502 practice questions to help you earn yours.
AACN PCCN Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Clinical Judgment | 80% | - Multisystem & Integumentary
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| Professional Caring & Ethical Practice | 20% | - Evidence-based practice & safety - Cultural competence & psychosocial support - Collaboration & systems thinking - Patient/family education & communication - Advocacy & ethical decision-making |
PCCN Exam FAQ and Honest Answers
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The official AACN Progressive Care Certified Nursing outline defines 2 domains. The leading three are Clinical Judgment (80%), Professional Caring & Ethical Practice (20%). The full list is in the topics section above, and Real4Prep's 502 practice questions cover each one.
The AACN Progressive Care Certified Nursing exam contains 125 (100 scored, 25 unscored pretest) to complete within 150 minutes. Timed simulation in the Real4Prep Desktop Test Engine teaches that rhythm before exam day does.
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) Since requirements change over time, confirm the latest on the official AACN exam page before scheduling.
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The PCCN exam is a AACN certification exam validating the AACN Progressive Care Certified Nursing syllabus shown above. It belongs to these credential paths: CCRN, PCCN-K, CMC, ACCNS. Earning it in 2026 demonstrates ability in a form employers recognize — and Real4Prep prepares candidates with 502 practice questions in PDF, Desktop Test Engine, and Online Test Engine formats.
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Follow the training with steady self-testing — the 502 practice questions from Real4Prep help you apply theory and fill any gaps the training leaves.
AACN Progressive Care Certified Nursing Sample Questions:
Which of the following is the antidote for calcium channel blockers?
- A. Sodium bicarbonate and glucagon
- B. N-acetylcysteine
- C. Glucagon and calcium
- D. Vitamin K
Correct Answer: C 🗳️
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Which of the following is the best method of evaluating aspiration risk for patients who are receiving enteral feedings?
- A. Testing tracheal secretions for the presence of glucose
- B. Routine monitoring of gastric residual volume
- C. Evaluating the patient's gag reflex
- D. Evaluating the patient's cough reflex
Correct Answer: D 🗳️
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Following educational interventions, it is essential:
- A. To determine if the education outcomes have been achieved
- B. That the learners be assessed for readiness to learn
- C. That information be prioritized
- D. That information gathered in the assessment is organized into a format that is meaningful to the learner
Correct Answer: A 🗳️
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According to the United States Food and Drug Administration, the acceptable discrepancy between laboratory values and point-of-care glucometer values is:
- A. + 5%
- B. + 2.5%
- C. + 15%
- D. + 10%
Correct Answer: C 🗳️
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Which of the following statements is true regarding artificial airways?
- A. More communication options are available to patients with endotracheal tubes than with tracheostomy tubes
- B. More nutrition options are available to patients with endotracheal tubes than with tracheostomy tubes
- C. A fenestration is necessary to be able to talk with a tracheostomy tube
- D. Following the insertion of a tracheostomy or endotracheal tube, the cuff of the tube is inflated so that the pressure is maintained at less than 25 mm Hg
Correct Answer: D 🗳️
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