First published: September 5, 2026Last verified: September 5, 2026Reviewed by the CertQuestUSA team
TL;DR
CNA Practice Test (HI): a 105-question practice bank for the real Healthcare & Pharmacy Certification standard, 3 full papers of 105 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 Prometric HI CNA Written Test Content Outline (100%) of this exam's citations.
Built from Prometric's State of Hawaii Certified Nurse Aide Examination Candidate Information Bulletin (Written/Knowledge Test Content Outline, 60 scoreable questions per official exam), under contract to the Hawaii DCCA to administer the Nurse Aide Competency Exam and manage the Hawaii Nurse Aide (NA) Registry. Federal minimum training/testing standards trace to OBRA-87 (42 CFR §§ 483.151-154); state administration traces to HAR Title 16, Chapter 89A (Nurse Aide) under HRS Chapter 457 (Board of Nursing). Hawaii requires a minimum of 100 training hours (at least 30 classroom, 16 of which must precede resident contact, plus supervised clinical practice) before Competency Exam eligibility, per the Hawaii state-approved Nurse Aide Training Program standard. Domain weights match the percentages Prometric publishes for each Written Test outline section.
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Providing Specialized Care for Residents with Changes in Health14%
5 real sample questions
Which communication principle is most important when speaking with a resident who has moderate dementia?
A. Use complex, multi-step instructions to keep the resident engaged.
B. Use short, simple statements, speak calmly, and allow extra time for the resident to process and respond.
C. Speak quickly to avoid frustrating the resident.
D. Avoid eye contact throughout the conversation.
Source: Prometric HI CNA Written Test Content Outline, Sec. I.C.1
If a nurse aide observes a change in a resident's condition, the aide's first responsibility is generally to
A. make an independent decision about a treatment plan.
B. report the observation promptly to a nurse.
C. wait until the next shift to mention it.
D. discuss the change only with the resident's family.
Source: Prometric HI CNA Written Test Content Outline, Sec. I.A.1; 42 CFR § 483.152
Being listed on the Hawaii Nurse Aide Registry generally means that
A. a person has completed a criminal background check only, with no competency testing.
B. a person has met Hawaii's requirements, including passing the Competency Exam (or an approved equivalent), to work as a certified nurse aide in the state.
C. registry listing is optional and has no bearing on employment.
D. the person is automatically a licensed nurse.
Source: Prometric HI CNA Written Test Content Outline, Sec. I.A.6
Which of the following best reflects a nurse aide's responsibility to provide care according to the resident's care plan?
A. Modifying the care plan on their own if they disagree with it.
B. Following the care plan as written and reporting to the nurse if the resident's needs appear to have changed.
C. Ignoring the care plan if it seems inconvenient.
D. Only following the care plan when a supervisor is physically present.
Source: Prometric HI CNA Written Test Content Outline, Sec. I.A.5
Which of the following is an example of unethical behavior by a nurse aide?
A. Reporting a coworker who is neglecting residents.
B. Accepting a monetary gift or tip from a resident in exchange for extra attention.
C. Documenting care accurately and promptly.
D. Following standard precautions during personal care.
Source: Prometric HI CNA Written Test Content Outline, Sec. I.A.5.b
How many questions are on the CertQuestUSA CNA Practice Test (HI) practice test?
105 questions total, split into 3 full papers of 105 each with no repeats across papers.
What topics does the CNA Practice Test (HI) test cover?
5 domains, with the heaviest weight on Basic Nursing Care Provided by the Nurse Aide (24%), Promotion of Safety (22%), and Promotion of Function and Health of Residents (20%).
Where do CertQuestUSA's CNA Practice Test (HI) questions come from?
Primarily Prometric HI CNA Written Test Content Outline (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 (HI)?
Yes -- 10 real questions across the exam's domains, no sign-up required, with a domain-by-domain breakdown at the end.
