CARN Certified Addictions Registered Nurse Vocabulary Game
Exam terms with clues and explanations by OpenExamPrep.
About the CARN Certified Addictions Registered Nurse Vocabulary Game
A free word game for the CARN Certified Addictions Registered Nurse exam. Each round shows a clue for one of 20 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, and Skip moves to a new term.
- 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 CARN Certified Addictions Registered Nurse Vocabulary Game
Biopsychosocial assessment
Acute care needs
Individualized plan of care
Motivational counseling
Recovery care management
Sources for these terms (18)
- Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT) · Source checked 2026-11-04
- About the CRAFFT · Source checked 2026-11-04
- The CRAFFT 2.1 Manual · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Alcohol Use Disorder: From Risk to Diagnosis to Recovery · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Clinical Opiate Withdrawal Scale (COWS) · Source checked 2026-11-04
- TIP 45: Detoxification and Substance Abuse Treatment · Source checked 2026-11-04
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- Medications for Opioid Use Disorder · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Strengthening Syringe Services Programs (SSPs) · Source checked 2026-11-04
- TIP 35: Enhancing Motivation for Change in Substance Use Disorder Treatment · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Stigma and Discrimination · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Trauma and Violence · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Peer Support Workers for Those in Recovery · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Treat and Manage Infants Affected by Prenatal Opioid Exposure · Source checked 2026-11-04
- How to Use Nicotine Patches · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Prescription Drug Monitoring Programs (PDMPs) · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Principles of Drug Addiction Treatment: A Research-Based Guide (Third Edition) · Source checked 2026-11-04
About the CARN Exam
The Certified Addictions Registered Nurse (CARN) is the national credential for RNs who specialize in the care of patients and families affected by substance use disorders. ANCB, founded in 1989 by the International Nurses Society on Addictions (IntNSA) and autonomous since 2014, partners with the Center for Nursing Education and Testing (C-NET) to administer a 150-question computer-based exam covering the full scope of addictions nursing practice.
Exam sponsor: Addictions Nursing Certification Board (ANCB) via C-NET. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Assessment
150 multiple-choice questions (about 25 unscored pilot items) delivered by computer at PSI test centers; C-NET handles applications and registers candidates with PSI
Time Limit
3 hours
Passing Score
75%
Reported exam pass rate: 70% (2025) per ANCB. ANCB publishes annual exam statistics: 150 of 213 CARN candidates passed in 2025 (70%) and 69% passed in 2024. This describes exam candidates, not OpenExamPrep users or results from using our resources. 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 CARN 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 CARN vocabulary game work?
Each round shows a clue for one of 20 CARN 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 CARN terms come from?
OpenExamPrep researched each term from the Addictions Nursing Certification Board (ANCB) via C-NET 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 CARN certification?
The Certified Addictions Registered Nurse (CARN) is a national certification for registered nurses who specialize in the care of individuals with substance use disorders. It is administered by the Addictions Nursing Certification Board (ANCB), which the International Nurses Society on Addictions (IntNSA) founded in 1989 and which has been autonomous since 2014, in partnership with C-NET. CARN recognizes both basic and specialty-level competence in addictions nursing.
What are the CARN eligibility requirements?
Candidates need (1) a current, full, and unrestricted registered nurse (RN) license (NCLEX-RN or verified equivalent via CGFNS/WES/ERES), (2) a minimum of 2,000 hours (one year) of clinical experience in addictions or co-occurring disorders nursing within the last 3 years, and (3) 30 hours of continuing education within the last 3 years, with at least 51% specific to addictions nursing.