CNA Practice Test (IN)

First published: September 2, 2026Last verified: September 2, 2026Reviewed by the CertQuestUSA team

TL;DR

CNA Practice Test (IN): a 25-question practice bank for the real Healthcare & Pharmacy Certification standard, 3 full papers of 25 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

25

questions per paper

25

questions in the bank

What this exam covers

Charge Nurse Designation4%
Charge Nurse Rn Director4%
Competency Care Relationship4%
Competency Training Program4%
Director Nursing Requirement4%
Facility Assessment Determination4%
In Service Education4%
Multi State Registry4%
New Nurse Aide Competency4%
Nurse Aide Competency4%
Nurse Aide Employment4%
Nurse Aide Registry Purpose4%
Nursing Competency4%
Nursing Facility Rn Requirement4%
Nursing Provision Standard4%
Nursing Skills Competency4%
Nursing Staff Requirement4%
Post Training Registry Follow Up4%
Registry Verification4%
Resident Assessment Needs4%
Resident Care Planning4%
Resident Safety Assurance4%
Retraining Requirement4%
Staff Sufficiency Determination4%
Temporary Employee Requirements4%

5 real sample questions

According to federal regulation, what must a facility ensure regarding licensed nurses and their competencies?

A. Licensed nurses may provide care based on general nursing knowledge without regard to individual resident needs

B. Licensed nurses must rotate departments every 6 months to maintain competency across all areas

C. Licensed nurses must have specific competencies and skill sets necessary to care for residents' needs as identified through resident assessments

D. Licensed nurses must complete annual refresher training in basic life support only

Source: 42 CFR 483.35(a)(3)

What must a facility ensure regarding nurse aide competency according to federal requirements?

A. Nurse aides must be able to demonstrate competency in skills and techniques necessary to care for residents' needs as identified through resident assessments and described in the plan of care

B. Nurse aides must pass a written examination only before working with residents

C. Nurse aides can work with residents after completing a brief orientation, regardless of demonstrated skills

D. Nurse aides must maintain the same competencies as registered nurses

Source: 42 CFR 483.35(c)

According to federal regulation, what is the requirement for a facility before using an individual as a nurse aide for more than 4 months on a full-time basis?

A. The individual may work without any formal training if supervised by a licensed nurse

B. The individual must be licensed as a practical nurse

C. The individual must be competent to provide nursing and nursing related services, and must have completed a State-approved training and competency evaluation program or been deemed competent

D. The individual must only have a high school diploma or equivalent

Source: 42 CFR 483.35(d)(1)

What must a facility do before allowing an individual to serve as a nurse aide regarding registry verification?

A. Simply verify the individual's work history in other settings

B. Receive registry verification that the individual has met competency evaluation requirements, with exceptions for those in approved training programs or with recent program completion

C. Contact the individual's previous employers to verify competence

D. Require the individual to provide personal references only

Source: 42 CFR 483.35(d)(4)

According to federal regulation, what must a facility do regarding multi-State registry verification before allowing an individual to serve as a nurse aide?

A. Contact the facility's legal team to determine which States to check

B. Seek information from every State registry that the facility believes will include information on the individual

C. Only check the registry of the State where the facility is located

D. Ask the individual to self-report any prior violations in other States

Source: 42 CFR 483.35(d)(5)

Same exam, other states

AL AR AZ CA CO CT DC FL GA HI IA ID IL KS KY LA MA MD ME MI MN MO MS NC NE NH NJ NM NV NY OH OK OR PA SC TN TX UT VA WA WI WV

Real-world data for this exam

Nursing Assistants: real median wage (IN)May 2025$38,330/yr Nursing-home deficiencies in Indiana2017-03-23–2026-07-2311,798 citations

Frequently asked questions

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

25 questions total, split into 3 full papers of 25 each with no repeats across papers.

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

25 domains, with the heaviest weight on Charge Nurse Designation (4%), Charge Nurse Rn Director (4%), and Competency Care Relationship (4%).

Where do CertQuestUSA's CNA Practice Test (IN) 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 (IN)?

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