CNA Practice Test (AZ)

First published: September 1, 2026Last verified: September 1, 2026Reviewed by the CertQuestUSA team

TL;DR

CNA Practice Test (AZ): a 28-question practice bank for the real Healthcare & Pharmacy Certification standard, 3 full papers of 28 questions each with no repeats, every question citing the real regulation it comes from.

Where these questions come from

Every question in this bank cites a real source -- primarily 42 CFR (100%) of this exam's citations.

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3

full papers, no repeats

28

questions per paper

28

questions in the bank

What this exam covers

Basic Nursing Skills14%
Body Mechanics7%
Communication14%
Infection Control14%
Personal Hygiene7%
Resident Rights21%
Safety Procedures14%
Vital Signs7%

5 real sample questions

A resident in a long-term care facility tells you they do not want to take their medication. What should you do?

A. Convince them to take the medication because the doctor ordered it

B. Administer the medication anyway since it was prescribed

C. Tell them they must take it or they will be discharged

D. Respect their decision and immediately report it to the nursing staff

Source: 42 CFR 483.12(c)(1)

Which of the following best describes a resident's right to privacy?

A. Residents have the right to privacy during bathing, dressing, and toileting

B. Privacy rights do not apply when staff are providing direct care

C. Residents must allow visitors at any time without privacy considerations

D. Residents may close their door but staff can enter without knocking during care

Source: 42 CFR 483.12(c)(4)

A resident requests to speak with an ombudsman. What is your responsibility?

A. Tell the resident that the facility will decide if they can speak to an ombudsman

B. Immediately report the request to the nursing staff so the resident can contact an ombudsman

C. Call the ombudsman yourself to explain what the resident wants to discuss

D. Discourage the resident from making the call because it may cause problems

Source: 42 CFR 483.12(c)(2)

A resident's family member asks you to keep their mother's dignity and not tell anyone about the resident's incontinence. What should you do?

A. Keep the resident's clothing dry but do not document the issue

B. Promise to keep it secret from everyone at the facility

C. Report the incontinence to the nursing staff as part of the resident's care needs

D. Discuss the incontinence with other residents and staff

Source: 42 CFR 483.12(c)(1)

What vital sign should you report immediately to the nursing staff?

A. A respiratory rate of 18 breaths per minute

B. A temperature of 97 degrees Fahrenheit

C. A blood pressure of 160/100 or a temperature of 103 degrees Fahrenheit

D. A heart rate of 70 beats per minute

Source: 42 CFR 483.35(i)(1)

Same exam, other states

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Real-world data for this exam

Nursing Assistants: real median wage (AZ)May 2025$44,780/yr Nursing-home deficiencies in Arizona2017-03-23–2026-07-233,037 citations

Frequently asked questions

How many questions are on the CertQuestUSA CNA Practice Test (AZ) practice test?

28 questions total, split into 3 full papers of 28 each with no repeats across papers.

What topics does the CNA Practice Test (AZ) test cover?

8 domains, with the heaviest weight on Resident Rights (21%), Basic Nursing Skills (14%), and Communication (14%).

Where do CertQuestUSA's CNA Practice Test (AZ) questions come from?

Primarily 42 CFR (100%) of this bank's citations -- computed directly from this exam's own question sources, not a generic description.

Is there a free diagnostic for CNA Practice Test (AZ)?

Yes -- 10 real questions across the exam's domains, no sign-up required, with a domain-by-domain breakdown at the end.