CTRN Practice Test 2026 — Free CTRN Exam Prep Questions
The CTRN is BCEN's specialty certification for registered nurses who provide critical care during ground interfacility and scene transport. Our practice set follows the CTRN content outline, with transport vignettes on ground transport principles, airway and ventilator management, shock and perfusion, trauma, medical emergencies, and obstetric, pediatric, geriatric and bariatric patients.
A woman who is 32 weeks pregnant is immobilized supine on a long board after a crash and becomes pale and lightheaded with BP 86/50 mm Hg. What should the nurse do first?
CTRN format, scoring & key facts
Computer-based at PSI testing centers or by live remote proctoring.
Facts last verified Oct 5, 2026. Source: bcen.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/CTRN-Content-Outline-effective-2.28.22.pdf. Always confirm details with BCEN before your exam.
When can you take the CTRN?
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What the CTRN covers
Every PrepBanq CTRN test mirrors the official domain weights.
Domain distribution
% of the exam| Content domain | Weight | ≈ Questions on exam | Our practice questions |
|---|---|---|---|
General Principles of Ground Transport Nursing PracticeTransport physiology, scene operations, communications and CRM, safety and survival, disaster management, legal and ethical issues, and systems management. | 15% | ~20 | 4 questions → |
Resuscitation PrinciplesAssessment and packaging, airway management and RSI, invasive and non-invasive ventilation, perfusion, shock and acid-base balance. | 25% | ~33 | 6 questions → |
TraumaMechanism of injury, hemostasis, the trauma triad, and neurologic, thoracic, abdominal, musculoskeletal, burn and maxillofacial injuries. | 17% | ~22 | 4 questions → |
Medical EmergenciesNeurologic, cardiovascular (including mechanical circulatory support), pulmonary, abdominal, metabolic, renal, infectious, environmental, toxicologic and mental health emergencies. | 30% | ~39 | 7 questions → |
Special PopulationsObstetric, neonatal and pediatric, geriatric and bariatric patients: trauma, medical and pharmacologic considerations. | 13% | ~17 | 4 questions → |
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CTRN FAQ
How many questions are on the CTRN?
The CTRN has 155 questions (130 of them scored) and you have 3 hours to finish. Question types: Multiple choice.
How long is the CTRN exam?
Testing time for the CTRN is 3 hours.
What is on the CTRN?
The CTRN covers General Principles of Ground Transport Nursing Practice (about 15%), Resuscitation Principles (about 25%), Trauma (about 17%), Medical Emergencies (about 30%), Special Populations (about 13%).
Who administers the CTRN?
The Certified Transport Registered Nurse (CTRN) Exam is administered by BCEN. Delivery: Computer-based at PSI testing centers or by live remote proctoring.
Is there a free CTRN practice test?
Yes. PrepBanq has 3 free CTRN practice tests with 25 exam-style questions in the real CTRN formats, and every answer is explained. No credit card is needed.
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