NCE (CRNA) Practice Test 2026 — Free NCE (CRNA) Exam Prep Questions
The NCE is the computerized adaptive exam that graduates of accredited nurse anesthesia programs must pass to become Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists. Our practice questions follow NBCRNA's current NCE content outline (for exams on or after January 2, 2024), covering basic sciences, equipment and technology, general principles of anesthesia, and surgical procedures and special populations, with worked dosing, gas-law and physiology calculations.
During a posterior fossa craniotomy in the sitting position, the end-tidal CO2 suddenly falls from 35 to 22 mm Hg, end-tidal nitrogen rises, and BP drops. What should be done first?
NCE (CRNA) format, scoring & key facts
Computer-based at Pearson VUE testing centers · computer-adaptive.
Facts last verified Oct 5, 2026. Source: www.nbcrna.com/docs/default-source/exams-documents/nce-resources-landing-page/nce_content_outline_2025to2026.pdf?sfvrsn=6abde65a_9. Always confirm details with NBCRNA before your exam.
When can you take the NCE (CRNA)?
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What the NCE (CRNA) covers
Every PrepBanq NCE (CRNA) test mirrors the official domain weights.
Domain distribution
% of the exam| Content domain | Weight | Our practice questions |
|---|---|---|
Basic SciencesAnatomy and physiology, pathophysiology, pharmacology (inhalation and IV agents, relaxants, local anesthetics, cardiovascular and other drug classes) and applied chemistry, physics and math. | 20% | 5 questions → |
Equipment, Instrumentation and TechnologyAnesthetic delivery systems, airway equipment, CNS/cardiovascular/respiratory monitoring, warming and infusion devices, and imaging safety. | 20% | 5 questions → |
General Principles of AnesthesiaEthics and legal issues, safety and wellness, preoperative assessment, fluid and blood management, positioning, testing data, airway management, regional anesthesia, sedation, TIVA, pain, ERAS, PACU, infection control and fire safety. | 35% | 9 questions → |
Anesthesia for Surgical Procedures and Special PopulationsAnesthesia for intra-abdominal, head and neck, intracranial, cardiac, thoracic, orthopedic, vascular, NORA and other procedures, and for pediatric, obstetric, geriatric, obese, substance-use and immunocompromised patients. | 25% | 6 questions → |
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NCE (CRNA) FAQ
How long is the NCE (CRNA) exam?
Testing time for the NCE (CRNA) is 3 hours.
What is on the NCE (CRNA)?
The NCE (CRNA) covers Basic Sciences (about 20%), Equipment, Instrumentation and Technology (about 20%), General Principles of Anesthesia (about 35%), Anesthesia for Surgical Procedures and Special Populations (about 25%).
Who administers the NCE (CRNA)?
The NBCRNA National Certification Examination (NCE) for Nurse Anesthetists is administered by NBCRNA. Delivery: Computer-based at Pearson VUE testing centers.
Is there a free NCE (CRNA) practice test?
Yes. PrepBanq has 3 free NCE (CRNA) practice tests with 25 exam-style questions in the real NCE (CRNA) formats, and every answer is explained. No credit card is needed.
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