CAPA Practice Test 2026 — Free CAPA Exam Prep Questions
The CAPA credential is for registered nurses who care for perianesthesia patients in preadmission, day-of-surgery, Phase II and extended observation settings. Our practice set follows the ABPANC CAPA exam blueprint used since Spring 2023, with vignettes on sedation and anesthetic agents, preoperative screening, PONV, airway and block complications, discharge readiness and teaching, and MHAUS, ASA and ASPAN guidance.
In the preoperative holding area, a nurse finds that a patient's surgical consent was never signed. The patient received midazolam 2 mg IV 10 minutes ago for anxiety and is now drowsy. What should the nurse do?
CAPA format, scoring & key facts
Facts last verified Oct 5, 2026. Source: www.cpancapa.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/CAPA-Blueprint.pdf. Always confirm details with ABPANC before your exam.
When can you take the CAPA?
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What the CAPA covers
Every PrepBanq CAPA test mirrors the official domain weights.
Domain distribution
% of the exam| Content domain | Weight | ≈ Questions on exam | Our practice questions |
|---|---|---|---|
AnesthesiaGeneral, regional, local, moderate sedation and MAC/TIVA techniques; anesthetic and reversal agents; stages of anesthesia; special populations; preoperative preparation and medications. | 20% | ~28 | 5 questions → |
PhysiologyPathophysiology and physical assessment, pre-admission screening, physical responses to procedures and anesthesia, and maintaining each body system, fluids, electrolytes and temperature. | 16% | ~22 | 4 questions → |
Perianesthesia Monitoring and InterventionPain and sedation, PONV, airway, emergence complications, thermoregulation, infection control, wounds, lines and drains, blood products, positioning and perianesthesia emergencies. | 30% | ~42 | 8 questions → |
Perianesthesia Care ConsiderationsContinuum and transfer of care (pre-admission through Phase II), handoff, individualized care for environmental, psychosocial, behavioral and mental health factors, and patient and caregiver education. | 25% | ~35 | 6 questions → |
Professional Nursing Practice and GuidelinesASPAN standards, ASA, ACLS, PALS and MHAUS guidelines, evidence-based practice, quality and safety, and regulatory, legal and ethical requirements. | 9% | ~13 | 2 questions → |
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CAPA FAQ
How many questions are on the CAPA?
The CAPA has 185 questions (140 of them scored) and you have 3 hours to finish. Question types: Multiple choice.
How long is the CAPA exam?
Testing time for the CAPA is 3 hours.
What is on the CAPA?
The CAPA covers Anesthesia (about 20%), Physiology (about 16%), Perianesthesia Monitoring and Intervention (about 30%), Perianesthesia Care Considerations (about 25%), Professional Nursing Practice and Guidelines (about 9%).
Who administers the CAPA?
The Certified Ambulatory PeriAnesthesia Nurse (CAPA) Exam is administered by ABPANC.
Is there a free CAPA practice test?
Yes. PrepBanq has 3 free CAPA practice tests with 25 exam-style questions in the real CAPA formats, and every answer is explained. No credit card is needed.
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