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Key Facts: CFPN Exam
120
Total Questions
CCI CFPN Handbook
All Scored
No Pretest Questions
CCI CFPN Handbook
2h 30m
Exam Time
CCI CFPN Handbook
88%
Passing Score
106/120 correct
$250
Exam Fee
CCI fee schedule
3 years
Certification Valid
CCI recertification policy
1,200 hrs
Minimum Experience
CCI eligibility requirements
CCI's CFPN exam consists of 120 multiple-choice questions (all scored) delivered over 2 hours and 30 minutes. The exam uses a straight percentage scoring with a passing score of 88% (106/120). The seven content domains are weighted: Pre and Postoperative Patient Care (20%), Infection Control (20%), Sterile Technique (15%), Patient Safety/Equipment/Emergencies (20%), Professional Accountability (10%), Education/Communication (10%), and Operational Services (5%). CFPN certification is valid for 3 years and can serve as a stepping stone to CNOR certification.
About the CFPN Exam
CFPN is CCI's entry-level certification designed for nurses who are new to perioperative nursing with 1-2 years of experience. It validates foundational knowledge across pre and postoperative patient care, infection control, sterile technique, patient safety, professional accountability, education/communication, and operational services.
Questions
120 scored questions
Time Limit
2 hours 30 minutes
Passing Score
88% (106/120 scored)
Exam Fee
$250 (CCI (Competency & Credentialing Institute))
CFPN Exam Content Outline
Pre and Postoperative Patient Care
Preoperative assessment including patient history, allergies, medications, and risk factors. Preoperative teaching and informed consent. Postoperative monitoring, discharge criteria, pain management, and patient transport safety.
Infection Prevention and Control
Hand hygiene techniques, proper PPE donning and doffing, surgical attire requirements, environmental cleaning protocols, sterilization monitoring using biological and chemical indicators, and exposure control measures.
Sterile Technique
Surgical scrub procedures, gowning and gloving techniques, sterile field maintenance, contamination prevention, opening sterile items, drape application, and surgical counts (sponge, needle, instrument).
Patient Safety, Equipment, and Emergency Situations
Equipment safety checks, electrosurgical and laser safety, patient positioning and pressure injury prevention, VTE prophylaxis, fire safety in the OR, emergency response protocols, basic CPR, anaphylaxis response, and malignant hyperthermia recognition.
Professional Accountability
Scope of practice for perioperative nurses, legal responsibilities, ethical principles, accurate documentation, chain of custody for specimens, incident reporting procedures, and maintaining continuing competency.
Education and Communication
Therapeutic communication with patients and families, patient education principles, family support during the surgical experience, interdisciplinary collaboration, handoff communication including SBAR, and cultural competency in perioperative care.
Operational Services
Supply management and inventory control, surgical instrument identification and handling, case cart preparation, scheduling coordination, and proper waste management segregation and disposal.
How to Pass the CFPN Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: 88% (106/120 scored)
- Exam length: 120 questions
- Time limit: 2 hours 30 minutes
- Exam fee: $250
Keys to Passing
- Complete 500+ practice questions
- Score 80%+ consistently before scheduling
- Focus on highest-weighted sections
- Use our AI tutor for tough concepts
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many questions are on the CFPN exam?
The CFPN exam consists of 120 multiple-choice questions, all of which are scored. You have 2 hours and 30 minutes to complete the exam.
What score do I need to pass CFPN?
CFPN uses a straight percentage scoring system. The passing score is 88%, which means you need to answer at least 106 out of 120 questions correctly.
How much does CFPN certification cost?
The CFPN exam fee is $250. This is significantly less than the CNOR exam fee, making it a more accessible entry point for nurses new to perioperative nursing.
What are the CFPN content domain weights?
The seven content domains are weighted as follows: Pre and Postoperative Patient Care (20%), Infection Prevention and Control (20%), Sterile Technique (15%), Patient Safety/Equipment/Emergencies (20%), Professional Accountability (10%), Education/Communication (10%), and Operational Services (5%).
What are the eligibility requirements for CFPN?
To sit for CFPN, you must: 1) Have a current, unrestricted RN license, 2) Have at least 1 year (1,200 hours) of perioperative nursing experience. CFPN is designed for nurses with 1-2 years of perioperative experience, while CNOR requires 2+ years with intraoperative focus.
How long is CFPN certification valid?
CFPN certification is valid for 3 years. You can recertify by earning 75 contact hours of continuing education or by retaking and passing the CFPN exam.
What is the difference between CFPN and CNOR?
CFPN is an entry-level certification for nurses with 1-2 years of perioperative experience, while CNOR is for experienced perioperative nurses with 2+ years including intraoperative focus. CFPN covers foundational knowledge across all perioperative domains. Many nurses use CFPN as a stepping stone to prepare for CNOR certification.