CNA practice tests
Start with the free 20-question CNA practice test, drill any of the 10 topics, then take the timed 60-question exam when you're ready.
Free topic drills
10 questions each, with explanations.
- Residents' rightsPrivacy and confidentiality during care · The right to refuse care, and what a nurse aide does next
- Infection controlWhen to wash hands vs use alcohol-based hand rub · Standard precautions and transmission-based precautions
- Safety and emergenciesFall prevention: call light, bed height, wheel locks, footwear · Fire response and using an extinguisher
- Basic nursing skillsUrinary catheter care and drainage bag position · Elimination, bedpans and specimen collection
- Personal careBathing, perineal care and skin care · Mouth care, denture care and grooming
- CommunicationActive listening and open-ended questions · Communicating with hearing, vision or speech impairment
- Mental health and social needsDementia and Alzheimer's care, wandering and sundowning · Depression, anxiety and behavior changes
- Role and responsibilityScope of practice and tasks a CNA may not do · Following the care plan and the nurse's direction
- Vital signsTemperature routes and when not to use them · Radial pulse and counting respirations
- Nutrition and hydrationFeeding a resident safely and with dignity · Therapeutic diets and thickened liquids
Guides
- How many questions are on the CNA exam?The NNAAP written CNA exam has 70 multiple-choice questions (60 scored, 10 unscored) in 2 hours. Other state exams differ, so check your handbook.
- Is there a completely free CNA practice test with no sign-up?Take a free 20-question CNA practice test with answers and explanations. No account, no email. Your progress is saved in your browser.
- Is there a CNA practice test that shows my weak areas?Get a CNA score breakdown by topic after every practice test, review every missed question, and drill your weakest topic next. Free to start.
- How many practice questions should I do before the CNA exam?A practical target: a few hundred CNA practice questions, scoring 80%+ by topic, plus at least one full-length timed test. Here is a plan by week.
- What topics are on the CNA written exam?The NNAAP CNA written exam weights basic nursing skills (35%) and daily living care (22%) most. See the full content outline and what to study.
- CNA exam tricky questions: how do I pick the best answer?On CNA questions, pick the answer that keeps the resident safe, respects their rights and stays in the aide's scope. Five rules with examples.
- Is Quizlet good enough to pass the CNA exam?Quizlet flashcards help with CNA vocabulary but user-made sets can be wrong and do not train timed best-answer questions or skills. What to add.
- Which CNA practice test is closest to the real exam?The closest practice is the one your own test vendor publishes, plus sample questions in your handbook. How to judge other CNA practice tests.
- Where can I get a Prometric CNA practice test?Prometric sells nurse aide practice exams for the states it tests. Here is how they compare with free practice and how to check your state's format.
- CNA vocabulary list with simple meaningsCommon CNA exam words in plain English: ambulate, dysphagia, edema, NPO, aspiration, contracture and more. Great for ESL students.
- What are the normal vital sign ranges for the CNA exam?Adult normal ranges: pulse 60-100, respirations 12-18 (many CNA texts say 12-20), blood pressure 90/60 to 120/80, temperature about 97.7-99.1°F.
- Can I take the CNA exam in Spanish?Spanish versions of the CNA exam depend on your state. Every state must offer an oral option. How to check and how to prepare in English.
- Where can CNA instructors get practice exams for students?CNA instructors can use the official content outline, handbook sample questions and our original 200-question bank with topic breakdowns.
- Is the CNA exam similar to NCLEX questions?CNA questions are fixed-length, four-option and about the aide's role; the NCLEX is adaptive and tests nursing judgment. What carries over.