Overview
Your NCE Readiness
CAT exam · 100–170 questions · 3 hours · Passing score 450/900
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Attempted
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Accuracy
0
Mastered
900
Total Questions
Readiness Score
Target: 85%+ overall · 80%+ per domain · 90%+ safety topics
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Domain Coverage
Basic Sciences Q001–Q300 · 180 Qs—
Equipment & Technology Q001–Q900 · 170 Qs—
General Principles Q001–Q900 · 340 Qs—
Surgical & Special Pops Q226–Q300—
Study Plan
Six-Week Preparation Framework
Day-by-day calendar · Daily method · Remediation system · Exam-day checklist
Week 1
Diagnostic Reset — Basic Sciences & Equipment Fundamentals
Checkpoint: 100-Q diagnostic at end of Week 2
Day
Topic
Active Recall Task
Qs
W1D1
Basic Sciences
CV physiology + pharmacology PK/PD
Draw cardiac cycle and PV loop from memory
25
W1D2
Basic Sciences
Respiratory, CNS, renal, hepatic, endocrine physiology
Recite oxygen cascade and ICP determinants
25
W1D3
Pharmacology
Inhaled agents — MAC, uptake, organ effects
List MAC values + 1 organ effect each
30
W1D4
Pharmacology
IV agents, opioids, BZDs, antagonists, NMBs
Compare induction agents in 4-column table
30
W1D5
Equipment
Gas sources, flowmeters, vaporizers, circuits, fail-safes
Trace gas flow through machine; recite checkout
30
W1D6
Mixed
Basic + Equipment integration
Teach back missed topics aloud
60
W1D7
Spaced Review
Wk1 error log items + flashcards
Top 3 weakest subtopics from week
30
Week 2
Core Systems — Airway, Monitoring, Regional, Fluids
Checkpoint: Mock Exam 1 (100 Qs) on W2D7
Day
Topic
Active Recall Task
Qs
W2D1
Airway
Assessment, devices, difficult airway algorithm, RSI
Plan A/B/C airway from memory
40
W2D2
Monitoring
ECG, A-line, CVP, PAC, capnography, NMT
Interpret 6 capnography waveforms
40
W2D3
Fluids/Blood
Volume status, components, MTP, TEG, GDT
Transfusion decision tree
40
W2D4
Regional
Neuraxial, peripheral blocks, LAST protocol
Recite LAST protocol without notes
40
W2D5
General
Preop, positioning, labs, sedation continuum
Preop risk map
45
W2D6
Mixed Retest
Wk 1–2 weak area retest — closed-book rationales
Domain tracker
80
W2D7
🎯 MOCK 1
100-Q Diagnostic Mock — exam conditions. No notes, timed.
Score by domain / subtopic / difficulty / mistake type
100
Week 3
Mixed-Domain Conversion — Case-Based, Surgical, Special Pops
Checkpoint: 120-Q mixed simulation on W3D6
Day
Topic
Active Recall Task
Qs
W3D1
Mixed CAT
Basic + equipment + general blend; one-question-at-a-time mode
Difficulty tracker
50
W3D2
Surgical
Intra-abdominal, laparoscopic, robotic
Physiologic effects of pneumoperitoneum
50
W3D3
Special Pops
Pediatrics + geriatrics
Dosing and physiology contrasts
50
W3D4
Obstetrics
OB physiology, neuraxial, high-risk OB, PPH
OB crisis algorithm
50
W3D5
NORA/Cardiac
NORA risks; cardiac devices; cath lab
Environment risk checklist
50
W3D6
Mixed Sim
120-question timed mixed set; no backtracking; flag confidence
Domain score recap
120
W3D7
Remediation
Lowest domain from W3D6
Teach-back
60
Week 4
Pressure Testing — Hard Questions, Crisis Algorithms, Special Pops
Checkpoint: Mock Exam 2 (140 Qs) on W4D6
Day
Topic
Active Recall Task
Qs
W4D1
Equipment
Machine failure, ventilator, alarms
Troubleshooting sequence from memory
60
W4D2
Crisis
MH, LAST, anaphylaxis, fire, CICO
First actions for each crisis
60
W4D3
Pharmacology
Vasoactive, anticoagulants, reversal agents
Drug class comparisons
60
W4D4
Surgical
Neuro, thoracic, vascular
Procedure risk tables
60
W4D5
Special Pops
Obesity, SUD, immunocompromised, oncology
Red-flag plan modifications
60
W4D6
🎯 MOCK 2
140-Q Midpoint Mock — exam conditions. Score all dimensions; build remediation plan.
Score all dimensions
140
W4D7
Remediation
Lowest two domains from Mock 2
Closed-book explanations
60
Week 5
Remediation & Endurance — Weak Domains, Hard Questions, Pacing
Checkpoint: Hard-difficulty mixed set + readiness check
Day
Topic
Active Recall Task
Qs
W5D1
Weak Domain 1
Targeted content + missed rationales
Explain 10 missed concepts
60
W5D2
Weak Domain 2
Targeted content + missed rationales
Explain 10 missed concepts
60
W5D3
Airway/Pharm
High-yield safety + drug interactions
Drug-airway interaction list
60
W5D4
Monitoring/Physio
Capnography, ECG, ABG, hemodynamics
Rapid interpretation drills
60
W5D5
Hard Set
Hard-difficulty questions only; rate confidence on each
Hard accuracy tracker
60
W5D6
Adaptive Sim
Mixed hard 60-Q set; ratify pace; self-explain 5 hardest
Difficulty-stratified review
60
W5D7
Remediation
Failed thresholds only — teach-back; confirm Mock 3 readiness
Teach-back
40
Week 6
Taper & Precision — Mock 3, Final Review, Exam Day
Checkpoint: Mock Exam 3 (170 Qs) on W6D1 — verify ALL readiness thresholds
Day
Topic
Active Recall Task
Qs
W6D1
🎯 MOCK 3
170-Q Final Readiness Mock — full conditions, 3-hour timer. Verify ALL readiness thresholds.
Score grid
170
W6D2
Mock 3 Review
Detailed error review; self-explain every miss without notes
Update error log
30
W6D3
Safety
Airway, MH, LAST, monitoring, fire — first-action drills
First-action drills
40
W6D4
Formula Day
Equations, infusions, antidotes — verify 90%+ accuracy
Calculation drill
40
W6D5
Light Mixed
85–100 Q calm pace — timed but not hard
Final threshold check
90
W6D6
Taper
Flashcards, error log, confidence items only — stop heavy study
Teach-back only
25
W6D7
Pre-Exam
Logistics, sleep, recite safety algorithms — no cramming
Safety algorithms only
0
Daily Study Session Structure
1
Spaced Repetition — 15 min
Review error log items flagged for today. Flashcard review of high-yield drug facts, equations, and crisis first actions.
2
Focused Content Review — 45–75 min
Study one planned topic or remediation target using the Study Guide. Closed-book teach-back at end of session.
3
Practice Questions — 45–90 min
Domain-matched in Weeks 1–2; mixed-domain after Week 2. Always simulate exam conditions: timed, no notes, no backtracking.
4
Rationale Review — 25–30 min
Review every missed AND guessed-correct question. Read all four rationales — not just the correct one.
5
Error Log Update — 10 min
Record: date, domain, topic, mistake type, correct reasoning, action item, retest date.
Mistake Type Tracker
| Mistake Type | Meaning | Fix |
|---|---|---|
| Knowledge gap | Did not know the concept | Content review + 20 targeted questions |
| Retrieval failure | Knew it later but missed under pressure | Timed recall drills under exam conditions |
| Misread question | Missed a wording or priority cue | Slow-stem drill: read the last sentence first |
| Calculation error | Math, units, or concentration error | 20 calculation reps; write units before solving |
| Unsafe clinical reasoning | Chose unsafe action | Crisis algorithm review; teach-back |
| Drug confusion | Mixed drug class or effect | Drug comparison table; flashcards |
| Equipment confusion | Misread monitor or machine issue | Troubleshooting flowcharts; capnography review |
| Poor prioritization | Right idea, wrong first action | First-action drills; ABCs review |
| Timing problem | Too slow or too rushed | Timed blocks by question format |
Weekly Workload
| Day Type | Time Available | Content | Questions | Review |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon–Fri | 120–180 min | 45–60 min | 20–30 Qs | 25–30 min |
| Saturday | 240–360 min | 90–120 min | 50–60 Qs | 60 min |
| Sunday | 180–300 min | 60–90 min | 40–50 Qs | 45 min |
⚠️ Constrained-day rule: If a weekday is under 2.5 hours, shorten content review first. Do not skip active recall, rationale review, or error log.
When a trigger fires, override the day's calendar content with the prescribed remediation. Resume baseline the next day.
⚡ Any domain below 80%
Replace next study day. Day 1: content repair + 30 targeted questions in that domain. Day 2: 40-question retest. Must score 80%+ to advance.
⚡ Hard-difficulty accuracy below 70%
Replace next mixed block with 20 moderate + 20 hard questions. Write rationale BEFORE checking answer. Retest within 72 hours.
⚡ Core safety topic below 90% (pharm, airway, monitoring, physiology, crisis)
Do not take another full mock until topic is retested. Review framework, create 10 flashcards, complete 25 targeted questions, score 90%+.
⚡ Repeated critical safety error
Stop broad review. Write correct first-action sequence by hand, teach it back to a peer, retest within 24 hrs. If repeated again: blocks final readiness.
⚡ Timing failure (over hard-stop or >90 sec/Q repeatedly)
Three daily 30-question timed blocks. Target: 30 questions in 32 minutes without pausing or backtracking.
⚡ High-confidence miss pattern
Mark every high-confidence miss for 24-hr retest. These represent dangerous overconfidence and outweigh low-confidence misses in remediation priority.
Final Week Taper Plan
Exam-Day Checklist
Tap each item to check it off.
Night Before
Morning of Exam
During the Exam
After the Exam
Study Guide
High-Yield NCE Content
All four domains · Comparison tables · Crisis protocols · Common traps
Practice Mode
Adaptive Question Drill
Weighted toward your weak areas.
Select filters above — a question loads automatically.
Confidence:
Mock Exam
Board-Style Timed Test
No backtracking — exactly like the real NCE.
Configure Your Exam
50
Questions
52 min
Est. Time
75%
Target
⚠️ NCE Rules Apply: Answer each question once. No going back. Commit to every answer before moving on.
STAGE 6 CURATED MOCK EXAMS
Question 1 of 50
00:00
Exam Complete
Review
Missed & Flagged Questions
Progress
Domain & Subtopic Performance
Subtopic Breakdown — Weakest First
Help
How to Use This App
⚠️ Critical: Protect Your Progress
- Use one browser on one device for your entire 6-week study period.
- Do not use Incognito / Private mode. It clears storage when you close the window.
- Do not clear browser history or site data. This resets all progress.
- Chrome on a laptop is the most reliable setup. Bookmark this URL now.
- Internet is required only to open the page. After it loads, it runs without internet.
🚀 First Time? Start Here
- Open this page in Chrome, Edge, or Safari. Bookmark it now.
- Click Dashboard — review your starting readiness score.
- Click Study Plan — this is your roadmap. Start with Week 1, Day 1.
- Click Practice and complete today’s assigned questions. Read every rationale.
- After your session, click Review to redo any missed or flagged questions.
- Check Progress weekly to find your weakest domains.
- Take Mock Exams only when the Study Plan schedules them.
What It Is
A self-contained browser app with 759 NCE-style questions (National Certification Examination for entry-level nurse anesthetists), full rationales, a 6-week study plan, and full-length mock exams. No login required. Progress saves automatically in your browser — no account, no sync.
Question Bank
Basic Sciences
176 questions · 23%
176 questions · 23%
Equipment & Technology
148 questions · 20%
148 questions · 20%
General Principles
275 questions · 36%
275 questions · 36%
Surgical & Special Populations
160 questions · 21%
160 questions · 21%
📋 Daily Study Routine
- Open Dashboard. Check today’s Study Plan target.
- Go to Practice. Complete your assigned questions.
- Read every rationale — including questions you got right.
- Flag anything you guessed on, found confusing, or want to revisit.
- Go to Review. Redo every missed and flagged question before ending your session.
- Check Progress once per week. If a domain is below benchmark, filter that domain in Practice and work through missed and unanswered questions.
Target: ~20 questions/day, 6 days/week. If you miss a day, pick up where you left off.
Modes
Use the left menu to switch modes. Recommended order: Study Plan → Practice → Review → Progress → Mock Exam (when scheduled).
📊 Dashboard — Today’s snapshot. Readiness score, domain accuracy bars, daily benchmarks. Check this every time you open the app.
📅 Study Plan — Start here. 6-week calendar with daily targets and weekly milestones. Follow it in order. Questions answered in Practice count toward your plan targets.
📚 Study Guide — Content review when a concept feels weak. Domain summaries, drug tables, crisis protocols. Each section has a Practice this topic button to jump straight into filtered questions.
🎯 Practice — Your daily work mode. Filter by domain, difficulty, or status (Unanswered, Missed, Flagged). One question at a time with full rationale after each answer.
⏱️ Mock Exam — Full exam simulation. Final-answer mode: once you answer, you cannot go back. Treat each mock exactly like the real NCE. Three scheduled exams: Mock 1 (100Q, Week 2), Mock 2 (140Q, Week 4), Mock 3 (170Q, Weeks 5–6). Custom size also available. Rationales appear after completion.
🔍 Review — All missed and flagged questions in one place. Open this after every session before starting new questions.
📈 Progress — Deep diagnostics. Domain accuracy, subtopic breakdown sorted weakest-first, readiness benchmarks. Check weekly, not daily.
Status Definitions
Unanswered — questions you have not attempted yet.
Missed — questions you answered incorrectly.
Flagged — questions you marked for later review.
If a Mock Score Is Below Target
Score <75% — Pause mocks. Filter your weakest domain in Practice. Complete missed and unanswered questions. Retake after 3 days of focused review.
Score 75–84% — Review all flagged and missed questions. Run a custom 50Q filtered session in your weakest domain, then continue the plan.
Score ≥85% — On track. Proceed to the next week.
Readiness Benchmarks
Best practice: delay scheduling or sitting for the exam until every benchmark below is met.
✓ Overall accuracy ≥ 85%
✓ Every domain ≥ 80%
✓ Hard questions ≥ 70%
✓ Two consecutive mock exams at 85%+
✓ Zero repeated critical errors across two mocks (e.g., failed airway, malignant hyperthermia, LAST)
Troubleshooting
Progress appears reset: You likely cleared browser data, used a different browser, or used Incognito mode. Always return to the same browser you started with.
App won’t load without internet: You need a connection to open the URL. Once loaded, it runs offline until you close or reload the tab.
Switching devices: Progress does not sync between devices. Choose one device for the full 6 weeks.
Mock exam answer locked by mistake: Final-answer mode is intentional — it mirrors real NCE conditions. Treat it as a test-day lesson in reading carefully before submitting.