CNA Practice Test (MA)

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

TL;DR

CNA Practice Test (MA): a 35-question practice bank for the real Healthcare & Pharmacy Certification standard, 3 full papers of 35 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

35

questions per paper

35

questions in the bank

What this exam covers

Basic Nursing Skills11%
Body Mechanics9%
Communication14%
Infection Control20%
Personal Hygiene9%
Resident Rights20%
Safety Emergency9%
Vital Signs9%

5 real sample questions

When catheter care is ordered, how frequently should the CNA clean around the catheter insertion site?

A. Once per week

B. Once per shift or as ordered

C. Only when the catheter is changed

D. Only if the resident complains of discomfort

Source: 42 CFR 483.35

Under federal resident-rights law, a nursing home resident has the right to access their medical record within what timeframe?

A. Within 24 hours of request

B. Within 2 business days of request

C. Within 5 business days of request

D. Within 30 days of request

Source: 42 CFR 483.12

When performing hand hygiene, what is the minimum duration for washing hands with soap and water to reduce microbial load?

A. 10 seconds of vigorous rubbing

B. 20 seconds of vigorous rubbing

C. 40 seconds of vigorous rubbing

D. 60 seconds of vigorous rubbing

Source: 42 CFR 483.80

A resident who speaks English as a second language appears confused during care. What should a CNA do first?

A. Speak more loudly to help the resident understand.

B. Use simple words, speak slowly, and verify understanding by asking the resident to repeat back.

C. Complete the care task and report the communication difficulty to the nurse.

D. Contact a family member immediately to explain what is happening.

Source: 42 CFR 483.12

Under federal law, a resident has the right to refuse care. If a resident refuses a bath, what is the appropriate CNA action?

A. Persuade the resident until they agree.

B. Document the refusal and report it to the nurse immediately.

C. Complete the bath anyway as it is necessary for health.

D. Wait a few hours and try again without informing the nurse.

Source: 42 CFR 483.12

Same exam, other states

AL AR AZ CA CO CT DC FL GA HI IA ID IL IN KS KY LA 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 (MA)May 2025$46,680/yr Nursing-home deficiencies in Massachusetts2017-03-23–2026-07-239,947 citations

Frequently asked questions

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

35 questions total, split into 3 full papers of 35 each with no repeats across papers.

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

8 domains, with the heaviest weight on Infection Control (20%), Resident Rights (20%), and Communication (14%).

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

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