CAPA Vocabulary Game
Exam terms with clues and explanations by OpenExamPrep.
About the CAPA Vocabulary Game
A free word game for the CAPA exam. Each round shows a clue for one of 44 exam terms across 5 topics. Recall the term, spell it out, then read a short explanation. Rounds pick a random term, so you can keep playing as long as you like.
How to Play
- 1Read the clue and type a term with the right number of letters (3 to 6). Abbreviations count: type the letters only.
- 2Press Check Answer or Enter. Each letter changes color to show how close you are.
- 3You have 6 tries. Stuck? Need a hint? asks the AI tutor for a nudge without giving the term away.
- 4After the round, read the explanation, ask the AI to explain it, share your result, or press Next.
- ARight letter, right spot
- AIn the term, wrong spot
- ANot in the term
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Topics in the CAPA Vocabulary Game
Anesthesia Care
System Physiology
Monitoring and Intervention
Perianesthesia Care
Practice and Guidelines
Sources for these terms (48)
- ABPANC — CAPA Exam Blueprint (Beginning Spring 2023) · Source checked 2026-11-02
- ABPANC — Certification Candidate Handbook (0924A) · Source checked 2026-11-02
- ABPANC — CAPA Examination 12-Week Study Plan · Source checked 2026-11-02
- ASA — Statement on Continuum of Depth of Sedation: Definition of General Anesthesia and Levels of Sedation/Analgesia (2024) · Source checked 2026-11-02
- ASA — Statement on Distinguishing Monitored Anesthesia Care (MAC) from Moderate Sedation/Analgesia (2023) · Source checked 2026-11-02
- ASA — Standards for Postanesthesia Care (2024) · Source checked 2026-11-02
- ASA — Standards for Basic Anesthetic Monitoring (2025) · Source checked 2026-11-02
- ASA — Statement on Ambulatory Anesthesia and Surgery (2023) · Source checked 2026-11-02
- ASA — Statement on Post-Dural Puncture Headache Management (2021) · Source checked 2026-11-02
- ASA — Statement on Resuming Breastfeeding after Anesthesia (2024) · Source checked 2026-11-02
- ASA — Statement on Safe Use of Propofol (2024) · Source checked 2026-11-02
- ASA — Practice Guideline: Monitoring and Antagonism of Neuromuscular Blockade (2025) · Source checked 2026-11-02
- ASA — Statement on Pregnancy Testing Prior to Anesthesia and Surgery (2021) · Source checked 2026-11-02
- ASA — Statement on Recommendations for Safe Injection Practices (2022) · Source checked 2026-11-02
- ASA — Statement on Standard Practice for Avoidance of Medication Errors in Neuraxial Anesthesia (2025) · Source checked 2026-11-02
- MHAUS — Managing A Malignant Hyperthermia Crisis · Source checked 2026-11-02
- ASPAN — A Position Statement on the Perianesthesia Patient with a Do Not Attempt Resuscitation Advance Directive · Source checked 2026-11-02
- ASPAN — Clinical Practice FAQ: Observation After Narcan and Reversal Agents in PACU · Source checked 2026-11-02
- ASPAN — Clinical Practice FAQ: Patients That Bypass Phase I (Fast-Tracking) · Source checked 2026-11-02
- ASPAN — Clinical Practice FAQ: What Is a Stable Airway in PACU · Source checked 2026-11-02
- ASPAN — Clinical Practice FAQ: Standard for Handoff Report from PACU to Receiving Unit · Source checked 2026-11-02
- HHS / GovInfo — 45 CFR 164.530 Administrative Requirements (HIPAA Privacy Rule) · Source checked 2026-11-02
- CMS / GovInfo — 42 CFR Part 416 Ambulatory Surgical Services Conditions for Coverage · Source checked 2026-11-02
- AHA / NLM PubMed — Part 9: Adult Advanced Life Support: 2025 American Heart Association Guidelines for CPR and ECC (PMID 41122884) · Source checked 2026-11-02
- AHA / NLM PubMed — Part 8: Pediatric Advanced Life Support: 2025 AHA and AAP Guidelines for CPR and ECC (PMID 41122885) · Source checked 2026-11-02
- ASA / NLM PubMed — 2023 ASA Practice Guidelines for Preoperative Fasting Modular Update (PMID 36629465) · Source checked 2026-11-02
- NLM PubMed — Quality of Recovery After Arthroscopic Meniscectomy with Remimazolam or Propofol Total Intravenous Anesthesia (PMID 42879414) · Source checked 2026-11-02
- NLM PubMed — Patient-Controlled Analgesia After Total Knee Arthroplasty Randomized Controlled Study (PMID 41939437) · Source checked 2026-11-02
- NIH MedlinePlus — Spinal and Epidural Anesthesia (007413) · Source checked 2026-11-02
- NIH MedlinePlus — Fever (003090) · Source checked 2026-11-02
- NIH MedlinePlus — Urine Output - Decreased / Oliguria (003147) · Source checked 2026-11-02
- NIH MedlinePlus — Stridor (003074) · Source checked 2026-11-02
- NIH MedlinePlus — Obstructive Sleep Apnea - Adults (000811) · Source checked 2026-11-02
- NIH MedlinePlus — Shock (000039) · Source checked 2026-11-02
- NIH MedlinePlus — Intestinal Obstruction and Ileus (000260) · Source checked 2026-11-02
- NIH MedlinePlus — Blood Gases (003855) · Source checked 2026-11-02
- NIH MedlinePlus — Body Mass Index (007196) · Source checked 2026-11-02
- NIH MedlinePlus — Latex Allergy · Source checked 2026-11-02
- NIH MedlinePlus — Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder · Source checked 2026-11-02
- NIH MedlinePlus — Autism Spectrum Disorder · Source checked 2026-11-02
- NIH MedlinePlus — Pain Relievers · Source checked 2026-11-02
- NIH MedlinePlus — Non-Drug Pain Management · Source checked 2026-11-02
- NIH MedlinePlus — Naloxone Injection Drug Information (a612022) · Source checked 2026-11-02
- NIH MedlinePlus — Ondansetron Drug Information (a601209) · Source checked 2026-11-02
- Naloxone Nasal Spray (MedlinePlus Drug Information) · Source checked 2026-11-02
- Managing pain after surgery (MedlinePlus patient instructions) · Source checked 2026-11-02
- Latex allergy - for hospital patients (MedlinePlus patient instructions) · Source checked 2026-11-02
- 2023 ASA Practice Guidelines for Preoperative Fasting (Anesthesiology full text) · Source checked 2026-11-02
About the CAPA Exam
The CAPA certification validates competency in ambulatory perianesthesia nursing care. The exam covers five domains: Anesthesia (20%), Physiology (16%), Perianesthesia Monitoring and Intervention (30%), Perianesthesia Care Considerations (25%), and Professional Nursing Practice and Guidelines (9%). The exam consists of 185 questions (140 scored) administered over 3 hours.
Exam sponsor: ABPANC (American Board of Perianesthesia Nursing Certification). The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Questions
185 questions
Time Limit
3 hours
Passing Score
450/800 (scaled)
Reported exam pass rate: Varies by administration. ABPANC publishes recent CPAN and CAPA pass-rate rows on its About Exams page Exam sponsor website
Fees, eligibility, and exam policies can change. Confirm them with the exam sponsor before applying or paying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the CAPA vocabulary game free?
Yes. The game is free to play with no sign-up. Signing in adds AI explanations for any term.
How does the CAPA vocabulary game work?
Each round shows a clue for one of 44 CAPA terms. Guess the term in six tries: green means the right letter in the right spot, yellow means the letter is in the term but in another spot, and gray means it is not in the term. After the round, read the explanation and play the next term.
Where do the CAPA terms come from?
OpenExamPrep researched each term from the ABPANC (American Board of Perianesthesia Nursing Certification) content outline and primary sources, listed under Sources on this page. The game is independent study material, not an official exam resource.
What is the CAPA exam pass rate?
CAPA pass rates vary by administration, and ABPANC publishes recent CPAN and CAPA pass-rate rows on its About Exams page. Use those rows as context, not as a personal probability of passing. The exam uses scaled scoring from 200-800, with 450 required to pass.
How many questions are on the CAPA exam?
The CAPA exam contains 185 multiple-choice questions total, with 140 scored questions and 45 unscored pretest questions. You have 3 hours to complete the exam. The exam is administered via computer-based testing at PSI testing centers.