Practice Test Geeks(CAPA) Certified Ambulatory Perianesthesia Nurse Practice Test

CAPA Flashcards

143 study cards across 23 topic decks — every card built from a real CAPA practice question. No account or sign-up needed. Flip to reveal the answer and explanation, mark what you know, and drill what you don't.

CAPA exam key facts

  • The CAPA exam has 185 multiple-choice questions; 140 are scored and 45 are unscored pretest questions. Source
  • Candidates have three hours to complete the CAPA exam, plus a 15-minute tutorial that does not count against testing time. Source
  • Passing the CAPA exam requires a scaled score of 450 on a 200–800 scale. Source
  • The CAPA certification exam costs $424 at the regular rate, or $350 for current ASPAN members. Source
  • A candidate who fails the CAPA exam can reapply in the next registration window, and ABPANC does not limit the number of retakes. Source
  • CAPA certification is valid for three years. Source
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Decks by Topic

Pediatric Perianesthesia Nursing
7 cards
Pediatric Perianesthesia Nursing
7 cards
Pediatric Perianesthesia Nursing
7 cards
Pediatric Perianesthesia Nursing
7 cards
Perianesthesia Complications & Emergency Response
7 cards
CAPA Anxiety & Psychological Support
6 cards
CAPA Anxiety & Psychological Support
6 cards
CAPA Anxiety & Psychological Support
6 cards
CAPA Cardiovascular Assessment & Management
6 cards
CAPA Cardiovascular Assessment & Management
6 cards
CAPA Cardiovascular Assessment & Management
6 cards
Discharge Criteria & Planning
6 cards
Evidence-Based Practice in PACU
6 cards
Nausea & Vomiting Prevention
6 cards
Patient Safety & Monitoring
6 cards
Pediatric Perianesthesia Nursing
6 cards
Pharmacology & Pain Management
6 cards
Phase I & Phase II Recovery Care
6 cards
Postanesthesia Care
6 cards
Preoperative Evaluation
6 cards
Regional Anesthesia Recovery Care
6 cards
Respiratory Assessment & Management
6 cards
Thermoregulation & Fluid Management
6 cards

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  • A timed, full-length CAPA mock exam — 185 questions in 180 minutes with a 65% pass mark, modeled on the official exam's question count and time limit, followed by a score report broken down by exam domain.
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  • Progress saved on your device: completed tests, scores and missed questions stay in My Progress, so you can retake only what you got wrong.
  • A printable CAPA cheat sheet you can print or save as a PDF.
  • Free CAPA practice tests with the correct answer shown after each question.
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Sources & references

Exam facts on this page (fees, format, dates, passing scores) are checked against these official sources; the date is our last check. Editorial policy

  1. cpancapa.org — Fees, registration, test dates, retake fee, exam information · verified Nov 2026
  2. abpanc.org — Score validity, eligibility, test delivery, exam format, retake policy, passing score, score release, time limit · verified Oct 2026