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AGACNP-BC Practice Test 2026 — Free AGACNP-BC Exam Prep Questions

The ANCC AGACNP-BC exam is the board certification exam for nurse practitioners who care for acutely and critically ill adolescents, adults and older adults. Our practice set follows ANCC's test content outline across Core Competencies, Clinical Practice and Professional Role, using inpatient vignettes on pathophysiology, pharmacology, diagnostics, risk stratification and the NP role.

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In a randomized trial, the 30-day rate of a serious complication was 12% with usual care and 8% with a new perioperative intervention. How many patients must receive the intervention to prevent one complication?

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Exam essentials

AGACNP-BC format, scoring & key facts

Computer-based at Prometric test centers.

Questions175150 scored
Testing time3 hr 30 min
Sections3

Facts last verified Oct 5, 2026. Source: www.nursingworld.org/globalassets/certification/certification-specialty-pages/resources/test-content-outlines/agacnp-tco_09152026-for-webposting.pdf. Always confirm details with ANCC before your exam.

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Content outline

What the AGACNP-BC covers

Every PrepBanq AGACNP-BC test mirrors the official domain weights.

Domain distribution

% of the exam
Core Competencies 24%Clinical Practice 43%Professional Role 33%
Content domainWeight≈ Questions on examOur practice questions
Core CompetenciesAdvanced pathophysiology and advanced pharmacology knowledge, and advanced physical assessment skill (36 scored questions).
24%~366 questions →
Clinical PracticeStandards of care, standardized assessment tools, psychosocial factors, cost-effective care, health promotion; risk stratification, diagnostic testing and procedures, pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic treatment (65 scored questions).
43%~6511 questions →
Professional RoleScope and standards of practice, health care policy and advocacy, quality and safety improvement; research/evidence application, patient-specific education and health literacy, relationship development (49 scored questions).
33%~508 questions →
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AGACNP-BC FAQ

How many questions are on the AGACNP-BC?

The AGACNP-BC has 175 questions (150 of them scored) and you have 3 hours 30 minutes to finish.

How long is the AGACNP-BC exam?

Testing time for the AGACNP-BC is 3 hours 30 minutes.

What is on the AGACNP-BC?

The AGACNP-BC covers Core Competencies (about 24%), Clinical Practice (about 43%), Professional Role (about 33%).

Who administers the AGACNP-BC?

The ANCC Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP-BC) Exam is administered by ANCC. Delivery: Computer-based at Prometric test centers.

Is there a free AGACNP-BC practice test?

Yes. PrepBanq has 3 free AGACNP-BC practice tests with 25 exam-style questions in the real AGACNP-BC formats, and every answer is explained. No credit card is needed.

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