CNA Practice Test (DC)

First published: September 5, 2026Last verified: September 5, 2026Reviewed by the CertQuestUSA team

TL;DR

CNA Practice Test (DC): a 100-question practice bank for the real Healthcare & Pharmacy Certification standard, 3 full papers of 100 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 17 DCMR (91%) and 42 CFR (5%) of this exam's citations.

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3

full papers, no repeats

100

questions per paper

100

questions in the bank

What this exam covers

Basic Nursing Skills Vital Signs8%
Competency Exam (NNAAP)8%
DC CNA Scope Of Practice8%
DC Registry Renewal8%
DC Training Program Requirements8%
Discipline Abuse Registry8%
Federal OBRA Nurse Aide8%
Infection Control Standard Precautions8%
Personal Care ADL Skills8%
Psychosocial Restorative Abuse Reporting8%
Resident Rights8%
Safety Emergency Body Mechanics8%

5 real sample questions

Under 17 DCMR 9651, the DC Nurse Aide Registry maintained by the Director must contain which of the following?

A. Only the CNA's home address

B. Nothing; the registry is discretionary

C. Only billing information for facilities

D. The CNA's identifying information, certification date, and final Board disciplinary resolutions

Source: 17 DCMR 9651.1-9651.2

Under 17 DCMR 9627.9, what is the maximum instructor-to-trainee ratio permitted in a clinical setting for CNA training programs?

A. One (1) instructor to twenty (20) trainees

B. One (1) instructor to two (2) trainees

C. One (1) instructor to eight (8) trainees

D. There is no ratio limit

Source: 17 DCMR 9627.9

Under 17 DCMR 9627.3, an approved CNA training program must maintain what minimum annual pass rate on the District's competency evaluation?

A. Fifty percent (50%)

B. Ninety-nine percent (99%)

C. There is no minimum pass rate

D. Seventy-five percent (75%)

Source: 17 DCMR 9627.3

Under 17 DCMR 9627.8(c), a CNA program instructor must have a minimum of how many years of direct patient care experience as an RN or LPN in the five years preceding the written agreement?

A. Five (5) years

B. No experience requirement exists

C. Six (6) months

D. Two (2) years

Source: 17 DCMR 9627.8

Under 17 DCMR 9628.2, English literacy for CNA trainees must be established at a minimum grade level of:

A. First (1st) grade

B. Twelfth (12th) grade

C. Fifth (5th) grade

D. There is no minimum literacy level specified

Source: 17 DCMR 9628.2

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Frequently asked questions

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

100 questions total, split into 3 full papers of 100 each with no repeats across papers.

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

12 domains, with the heaviest weight on Basic Nursing Skills Vital Signs (8%), Competency Exam (NNAAP) (8%), and DC CNA Scope Of Practice (8%).

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

Primarily 17 DCMR (91%) and 42 CFR (5%) 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 (DC)?

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