ABPANC CPAN Certified Post Anesthesia Nurse Vocabulary Game
Exam terms with clues and explanations by OpenExamPrep.
About the ABPANC CPAN Certified Post Anesthesia Nurse Vocabulary Game
A free word game for the ABPANC CPAN Certified Post Anesthesia Nurse 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 ABPANC CPAN Certified Post Anesthesia Nurse Vocabulary Game
Anesthesia and Reversal
Perianesthesia Physiology
Monitoring and Intervention
Perianesthesia Care Considerations
Practice and Guidelines
Sources for these terms (44)
- ABPANC CPAN Exam Blueprint (Beginning Spring 2023) · Source checked 2026-11-02
- ABPANC CPAN and CAPA Certification Candidate Handbook · Source checked 2026-11-02
- ASPAN Position Statement on Acuity Based Staffing for Phase I · Source checked 2026-11-02
- ASPAN Position Statement on the Perianesthesia Patient with a Do-Not-Attempt-Resuscitation (DNAR) Advance Directive · Source checked 2026-11-02
- ASPAN Position Statement on Air Quality and Occupational Hazards · Source checked 2026-11-02
- ASA Standards for Postanesthesia Care (Last Amended October 23, 2024) · Source checked 2026-11-02
- ASA Standards for Basic Anesthetic Monitoring (Last Amended October 15, 2025) · Source checked 2026-11-02
- ASA Practice Guideline: Monitoring and Antagonism of Neuromuscular Blockade (2025) · 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 Statement on Regional Anesthesia (2022) · Source checked 2026-11-02
- ASA Statement on Post-Dural Puncture Headache Management (2021) · Source checked 2026-11-02
- MHAUS Emergency Treatment for an Acute Malignant Hyperthermia Event · Source checked 2026-11-02
- FDA DailyMed: RYANODEX (dantrolene sodium) for Injectable Suspension · Source checked 2026-11-02
- FDA DailyMed: SUGAMMADEX Injection, for Intravenous Use · Source checked 2026-11-02
- FDA DailyMed: NEOSTIGMINE METHYLSULFATE Injection, for Intravenous Use · Source checked 2026-11-02
- FDA DailyMed: QUELICIN (succinylcholine chloride) Injection · Source checked 2026-11-02
- FDA DailyMed: PROPOFOL Injectable Emulsion, for Intravenous Use · Source checked 2026-11-02
- FDA DailyMed: FENTANYL CITRATE Injection, for Intravenous or Intramuscular Use · Source checked 2026-11-02
- FDA DailyMed: NALOXONE HYDROCHLORIDE Injection, Solution · Source checked 2026-11-02
- FDA DailyMed: FLUMAZENIL Injection, USP · Source checked 2026-11-02
- FDA DailyMed: ONDANSETRON Injection, for Intravenous or Intramuscular Use · Source checked 2026-11-02
- FDA DailyMed: REMIFENTANIL HYDROCHLORIDE for Injection · Source checked 2026-11-02
- FDA DailyMed: BUPIVACAINE HYDROCHLORIDE Injection · Source checked 2026-11-02
- NIH MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Fever · Source checked 2026-11-02
- NIH MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Blood Gases · Source checked 2026-11-02
- NIH MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Atelectasis · Source checked 2026-11-02
- NIH MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Stridor · Source checked 2026-11-02
- NIH MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Croup · Source checked 2026-11-02
- NIH MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Hypovolemic Shock · Source checked 2026-11-02
- NIH MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Urine Output - Decreased · Source checked 2026-11-02
- NIH MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Obstructive Sleep Apnea - Adults · Source checked 2026-11-02
- NIH MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Sepsis · Source checked 2026-11-02
- NIH MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Deep Vein Thrombosis · Source checked 2026-11-02
- NIH MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Acidosis · Source checked 2026-11-02
- NIH MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Low Blood Sodium · Source checked 2026-11-02
- NIH MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Intestinal Obstruction and Ileus · Source checked 2026-11-02
- NIH MedlinePlus Health Topic: Latex Allergy · Source checked 2026-11-02
- NIH MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Positive Airway Pressure Treatment · Source checked 2026-11-02
- Part 9: Adult Advanced Life Support: 2025 American Heart Association Guidelines for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiovascular Care (PMID 41122884) · Source checked 2026-11-02
- Part 8: Pediatric Advanced Life Support: 2025 American Heart Association and American Academy of Pediatrics Guidelines for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiovascular Care (PMID 41122885) · Source checked 2026-11-02
- Part 6: Pediatric Basic Life Support: 2025 American Heart Association and American Academy of Pediatrics Guidelines for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiovascular Care (PMID 41122891) · Source checked 2026-11-02
- Part 11: Post-Cardiac Arrest Care: 2025 American Heart Association Guidelines for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiovascular Care (PMID 41122894) · Source checked 2026-11-02
- 45 CFR 164.530 Administrative Requirements (HIPAA Privacy Rule) · Source checked 2026-11-02
About the CPAN Exam
The CPAN certification validates competency in perianesthesia nursing care. The exam covers five domains: Anesthesia (24%), Physiology (18%), Perianesthesia Monitoring and Intervention (35%), Perianesthesia Care Considerations (14%), 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: 62%. Spring 2025 ABPANC published CPAN pass-rate table. This describes exam candidates, not OpenExamPrep users or results from using our resources. Exam sponsor website
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the CPAN 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 CPAN vocabulary game work?
Each round shows a clue for one of 44 CPAN 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 CPAN 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 CPAN exam pass rate?
ABPANC publishes pass-rate tables by administration. The current metadata uses the Spring 2025 CPAN value of 62%; candidates should check ABPANC's current table when comparing administrations.
How many questions are on the CPAN exam?
The CPAN 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.