CNA Practice Test 2026 — Free CNA Exam Prep Questions
The CNA written (or oral) exam is the knowledge portion of state nurse aide certification, taken alongside a hands-on skills evaluation. Our practice questions follow the 2024 NNAAP written examination content outline used in many states, covering daily care, basic nursing skills, psychosocial care and the role of the nurse aide.
The nurse aide forgot to take a resident's 2 p.m. temperature. The shift is almost over. What should the aide do?
CNA format, scoring & key facts
Written or oral exam at a test center or online, depending on the state; a separate hands-on Skills Evaluation is also required.
Facts last verified Oct 4, 2026. Source: kb-pa.credentia.com/en/article/the-2024-national-nurse-aide-assessment-program-nnaap. Always confirm details with NNAAP before your exam.
When can you take the CNA?
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What the CNA covers
Every PrepBanq CNA test mirrors the official domain weights.
Domain distribution
% of the exam| Content domain | Weight | ≈ Questions on exam | Our practice questions |
|---|---|---|---|
Activities of Daily LivingPhysical Care Skills: hygiene, dressing and grooming, nutrition and hydration, elimination, rest/sleep/comfort. | 22% | ~13 | 33 questions → |
Basic Nursing SkillsPhysical Care Skills: infection control, safety/emergency, therapeutic/technical procedures, data collection and reporting. | 35% | ~21 | 52 questions → |
Self-Care and IndependencePhysical Care Skills: promoting resident independence and the safe use of assistive devices. | 7% | ~4 | 10 questions → |
Emotional and Mental Health NeedsPsychosocial Care Skills: dementia care, coping, grief, anxiety and depression. | 8% | ~5 | 12 questions → |
Spiritual and Cultural NeedsPsychosocial Care Skills: respecting religious and cultural preferences in care. | 2% | ~1 | 3 questions → |
CommunicationRole of the Nurse Aide: communicating with residents, including those with sensory or speech impairments, and with the team. | 7% | ~4 | 11 questions → |
Client RightsRole of the Nurse Aide: privacy, dignity, choice, refusal of care and personal property. | 8% | ~5 | 12 questions → |
Legal and Ethical BehaviorRole of the Nurse Aide: abuse and neglect reporting, scope of practice, honesty and confidentiality. | 5% | ~3 | 8 questions → |
Member of the Health Care TeamRole of the Nurse Aide: working within the care plan and scope, reporting to the nurse, teamwork. | 6% | ~4 | 9 questions → |
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CNA FAQ
How many questions are on the CNA?
The CNA has 70 questions (60 of them scored) and you have 2 hours to finish. Question types: Multiple choice (an oral version has 60 multiple-choice items read aloud plus 10 reading comprehension/word recognition items).
How long is the CNA exam?
Testing time for the CNA is 2 hours.
What is on the CNA?
The CNA covers Activities of Daily Living (about 22%), Basic Nursing Skills (about 35%), Self-Care and Independence (about 7%), Emotional and Mental Health Needs (about 8%), Spiritual and Cultural Needs (about 2%), Communication (about 7%), Client Rights (about 8%), Legal and Ethical Behavior (about 5%), Member of the Health Care Team (about 6%).
Who administers the CNA?
The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Written Exam is administered by NNAAP. Delivery: Written or oral exam at a test center or online, depending on the state; a separate hands-on Skills Evaluation is also required.
Is there a free CNA practice test?
Yes. PrepBanq has 15 free CNA practice tests with 150 exam-style questions in the real CNA formats, and every answer is explained. No credit card is needed.
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