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Official exam: CNA / Nurse Aide Practice Test

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First published: September 2, 2026Bank updated: September 2, 2026Published by CertQuestUSA · review process
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CNA / Nurse Aide Practice Test: a 200-question practice bank for the real Healthcare & Pharmacy Certification standard, 4 full papers of 50 questions each with no repeats, every question written to the exam sponsor's published content outline.

Where these questions come from

Every question in this bank cites a source -- primarily 42 CFR (97%) and 42 CFR 483.10 / (1%) of this exam's citations.

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4
full papers, no repeats
50
questions per paper
200
questions in the bank
What this exam covers
5 real sample questions
Which of the following ADL categories are explicitly addressed under federal quality-of-life requirements?
A. Hygiene, mobility, elimination, dining, and communication
B. Only bathing and dressing
C. Only mobility and transfers
D. Only nutrition, with all other ADLs excluded
Show answer and reasoning

Correct answer: A. Hygiene, mobility, elimination, dining, and communication

  • B: The real requirement covers a broader set of ADL categories, not just bathing/dressing.
  • C: Mobility/transfers is only one of several categories the real rule addresses.
  • D: Nutrition/dining is one category among several, not the sole covered area.
Source: 42 CFR 483.24
What is Fowler's position, and when is it generally used?
A. Lying flat on the back with no elevation, used for sleeping only
B. A side-lying position used exclusively for bathing
C. Lying face-down, used for all resident care
D. A semi-sitting position with the head of the bed raised (commonly 45-60 degrees), often used for eating, breathing comfort, or certain procedures
Show answer and reasoning

Correct answer: D. A semi-sitting position with the head of the bed raised (commonly 45-60 degrees), often used for eating, breathing comfort, or certain procedures

  • A: Flat/no elevation describes supine position, not Fowler's.
  • B: This describes a side-lying (lateral) position, not Fowler's.
  • C: Fowler's position is not a prone (face-down) position.
Source: Standard curriculum (no CFR citation) -- requires SME clinical verification
A resident develops hives, facial swelling, and difficulty breathing shortly after eating. What is the correct nurse aide action?
A. Document it at the end of the shift only
B. Offer the resident more of the same food to test the reaction
C. Wait to see if it resolves on its own before doing anything
D. Recognize this as a possible severe allergic reaction and immediately notify the nurse/activate emergency response per facility protocol
Show answer and reasoning

Correct answer: D. Recognize this as a possible severe allergic reaction and immediately notify the nurse/activate emergency response per facility protocol

  • A: Delayed end-of-shift documentation does not meet the urgency this presentation calls for.
  • B: Offering more of a suspected allergen risks worsening a real allergic reaction.
  • C: Difficulty breathing with facial swelling is a time-sensitive emergency sign, not something to wait out.
Source: Standard curriculum (no CFR citation) -- requires SME clinical verification
What does the fire safety acronym RACE generally stand for in nurse aide emergency training?
A. Run, Ask, Call, Escape
B. Rescue, Alarm, Contain, Extinguish/Evacuate
C. Report, Assess, Clean, Evaluate
D. Restrain, Assist, Clear, Exit
Show answer and reasoning

Correct answer: B. Rescue, Alarm, Contain, Extinguish/Evacuate

  • A: This is not the standard taught expansion of the RACE fire-safety acronym.
  • C: This is not the standard taught expansion of the RACE fire-safety acronym.
  • D: This is not the standard taught expansion of the RACE fire-safety acronym.
Source: Standard curriculum (no CFR citation) -- requires SME clinical verification
Combining the real infection-control requirements, what must a facility's IPCP address regarding both hand hygiene AND precaution types?
A. Only hand hygiene; precaution types are not addressed by this standard
B. Only precaution types; hand hygiene is addressed by a completely separate, unrelated standard
C. Neither; the IPCP addresses only surveillance, with no procedural content
D. Real hand hygiene procedures for direct-contact staff, AND real standard/transmission-based precautions to prevent infection spread
Show answer and reasoning

Correct answer: D. Real hand hygiene procedures for direct-contact staff, AND real standard/transmission-based precautions to prevent infection spread

  • A: Precaution types are also a real, required IPCP element, not excluded.
  • B: Hand hygiene is a real, required IPCP element addressed in the same standard, not a separate one.
  • C: The IPCP addresses real procedural content beyond surveillance alone.
Source: 42 CFR 483.80
Real-world data for this exam
Nursing Assistants: real median wageMay 2025$42,260/yrQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies2017-03-23–2026-07-23107,674 citationsResident Rights Deficiencies2017-03-23–2026-07-2364,606 citationsResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies2017-03-23–2026-07-2361,052 citationsPart of the real CNA / Nursing Assistant career pathExplore ›
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Frequently asked questions

Where can I take a free CNA practice test online?
Right here. CertQuestUSA's free CNA practice test online is a full 50-question practice paper built to the real exam's domain weights, with every answer explained, with no sign-up and no credit card, and shows your score by topic at the end. The full 200-question bank, with every answer explained and cited to the exam sponsor's published content outline, is $14.99 for a 30-day pass that never renews.
How many questions are on the CertQuestUSA CNA / Nurse Aide Practice Test practice test?
200 questions total, split into 4 full papers of 50 each with no repeats across papers.
What topics does the CNA / Nurse Aide Practice Test test cover?
5 domains, with the heaviest weight on Basic Nursing Skills (35%), Role of the Nurse Aide (26%), and Activities of Daily Living (22%).
Where do CertQuestUSA's CNA / Nurse Aide Practice Test questions come from?
Primarily 42 CFR (97%) and 42 CFR 483.10 / (1%) of this bank's citations -- computed directly from this exam's own question sources, not a generic description.
Is there a free CNA / Nurse Aide Practice Test practice test?
Yes -- one full 50-question practice paper built to the exam's domain weights, free with no sign-up, with every answer explained and a domain-by-domain score at the end.
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