Pass your CNA exam on the first try
169 practice questions on basic nursing skills, infection control, daily living care, communication and resident rights, each with a plain-English explanation. Then take full 60-question practice exams with each topic in its real share.
Practice by section
The written exam covers nursing skills, daily care, emotional needs and the aide's role. The questions in each practice exam follow the weights of the national nurse aide exam outline. Practice one area at a time, or take a full 60-question practice exam.
Basic Nursing Skills and Safety 56 questions
Vital signs, infection control and PPE, positioning, transfers and body mechanics, pressure injury prevention, fall and fire safety, restraints, emergencies and observing and reporting.
Daily Living Care and Independence 49 questions
Bathing, perineal, mouth and denture care, grooming and dressing, feeding, nutrition and fluids, elimination, sleep and comfort, range-of-motion exercises, walking with canes and gait belts, and helping residents do as much as they can for themselves.
Communication, Emotional and Spiritual Needs 30 questions
Communicating with residents with hearing, vision or speech loss, dementia care, depression and anxiety, grief and end-of-life care, and respecting cultural and religious needs.
Resident Rights, Legal Role and the Care Team 34 questions
Resident rights, abuse and neglect, confidentiality, legal terms, documentation, the nurse aide's scope of practice, the care team and care plan, and federal training and registry rules.
What full access includes
- All 169 questions on nursing skills and safety, daily living care, communication and resident rights
- An explanation for every answer, with the guideline, rule or skill behind it
- Unlimited full 60-question practice exams, with each area in its real share
- Practice exams for each topic area
- A review of every question you missed at the end of each exam
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About the CNA exam
Who takes the CNA exam?
People who have finished a state-approved nurse aide training program and want to be listed on their state's nurse aide registry. Federal rules require at least 75 hours of training, and many states require more.
How is the written exam structured?
It depends on your state and test provider. Many states use the National Nurse Aide Assessment Program (NNAAP), whose written exam has 70 multiple-choice questions (60 scored and 10 unscored pretest questions) and a 2-hour limit. Many states also offer an oral version, where the questions are read aloud.
What score do I need to pass?
Each state sets its own passing score. Our practice exams use 70% correct (42 of 60) as a benchmark. Aim higher than that before your test day.
Does this cover the skills test?
The CNA exam also has a hands-on skills evaluation, where you perform several skills such as handwashing, measuring vital signs or transferring a resident. Our questions cover the steps and safety rules behind those skills, but you also need to practice them in person.
Is this the official exam?
No. This is practice material to help you prepare. The CNA exam is given by a testing company your state chooses, such as Credentia, Prometric or Headmaster. This site is not affiliated with any of them or with any state.