Overview

APEX has created an all new QBank for CRNA’s as the most efficient way to meet their NBCRNA CPC or MAC program requirements in their spare time.

Product Details:

Access to 25 quizzes covering the essentials of CRNA practice.
Earn 1 Class A credit for every quiz passed (up to 25 Class A credits).
Each quiz includes 6 multiple choice questions.
The quiz allows 3 attempts to pass each quiz at 80% or higher.
Access from desktop or mobile devices.

Quiz details:

Each quiz includes 6 multi-select questions specific to the outlined topic.
Users can utilize hints to help through the quiz and review rationales after the quiz is completed. In order to receive the credit, CRNA’s must:
- Receive 80% or higher score on the quiz
- Complete the learner evaluation at the end of each quiz
- Download the certificate for each quiz (this is only necessary if the user is going to submit to the AANA themselves)
- Credits will be submitted to the AANA under the user’s AANA # and personal information provided.
Each quiz can be taken up to 3 times in an attempt to receive 80% accuracy. Questions will be randomized with potentially new questions inserted for each attempt.
CE Reporting to AANA is completed by APEX and reported M-F in a normal business week. It may take up to 72 hours for credits to appear.
Quizzes cover the below topics:
- Airway Management I
- Airway Management II
- Anesthesia Machine I
- Anesthesia Machine II
- Autonomic Nervous System
- Brain
- Cardiovascular Pathophysiology
- Endocrine
- Fluids, Electrolytes, and Acid-Base
- Hemodynamic Monitors and Equipment
- Inhaled Anesthetics
- Liver
- Local Anesthetics
- Musculoskeletal Diseases
- Neuraxial Blocks
- Neuromuscular Blockers and NMB Reversal Agents
- Obstetrics I
- Obstetrics II
- Pediatrics
- Positioning
- Respiratory Monitors and Equipment
- Respiratory Pathophysiology I
- Respiratory Pathophysiology II
- Transfusion
- Upper Extremity Blocks

Accessing the course:

To access the new QBank, go to My Courses in your APEX account and look for CRNA CE Mastery QBank.

Click on the correct course from the list:

Review the Instructions before getting started.

Use the Supplemental Materials to quickly refresh your knowledge on the content prior to taking the quiz or as a reference during the quiz.
Select a topic from the Step 1: Quizzes section to get started.

Select the best answer for each question in the quiz.

Use the Hint feature to review more information related to the topic to help inform the answer.

When ready to submit the quiz with all final answers, click the “Finish Quiz” button at the bottom.

Complete the LEARNER ASSESSMENT AND PROGRAM EVALUATION

Review your results

To view detailed rationales, click on the Review Questions button to see your answer, the correct answer and the rationale for the correct answer.

Your results will be available in your Progress Report Page and as well as emailed to the account you have on file:

Progress Report

Results Email

If you successfully completed the quiz, you will have an option to download the certification of completion by selecting Print Your Certificate.

Certificate Example

Complete items in Step 2: Final Actions + Resources
1. Share your feedback with APEX
2. Confirm your AANA number and personal information are up-to-date to ensure credits are reported correctly.

Frequently Asked Questions

How can I access the QBank?
- You can conveniently access the entire course from your computer, smartphone, or tablet.
Can I be logged into APEX on my phone and laptop at the same time?
- You may only be logged into one device when you take this quiz. Your results will NOT transfer to our database if you’re logged into more than one device.
Can I take the quiz “open book”?
- If you can’t remember the answer to a question, click the “hint” button below the question to relearn the content related to the question.
How are my credits reported to the AANA?
- APEX will report credits completed for active AANA members on normal business days Monday – Friday. It can take up to 72 hours for them to appear.
Why didn’t I see an option to print my certificate?
- You must have completed the quiz with at least an 80% to get a successful completion and be awarded the certificate & credit reported to NBCRNA.
What if I don’t pass with an 80% accuracy the first time?
- The NBCRNA allows for three attempts to earn an 80% or better.
How will I know when my course expires?
- We want you to earn all of your credits, so we have several ways of reminding you when your course access expires.
  - Scroll down to the bottom of the My Account page to view the expiration date.
  - We’ll email you 1 month before your course expires (if you unsubscribe from our email list, you won’t receive this email).
Can I use APEX to earn Class A credits for the NBCRNA CPC Program?
- Yes! Our courses have AANA prior-approval for Class A credits. Our Core Modules are officially recognized by the NBCRNA.
Can I use APEX to earn Class A credits for the NBCRNA MAC Program?
- Yes! Our courses have AANA prior-approval for Class A credits, which satisfy your MAC Ed requirements. Any Class A credits you earn over the required 60 will satisfy your MAC Dev requirements.
Does the CRNA CE Mastery QBank replace the MAC Check requirement of the NBCRNA MAC Program?
- No. You’ll complete the MAC Check requirement on the NBCRNA platform. You won’t earn any credits for MAC Check.In contrast, you will earn Class A credits for successfully completing the quizzes in the CRNA CE Mastery QBank.
Can CRNA review the answers to missed questions as they can in the other CRNA courses
- After completing the quiz & the learner assessment, you can view the detailed rationales by clicking on Review Questions button.

Using the CRNA CE Mastery QBank