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Free Michigan CNA Practice Test Online

Official exam: CNA Practice Test (Michigan)

Take a free Michigan CNA practice test online: a full 50-question paper with every answer explained, no sign-up, scored by topic. The full 236-question bank and the timed simulator are $14.99 for 30 days.

First published: September 2, 2026Bank updated: September 2, 2026Published by CertQuestUSA · review process
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CNA Practice Test (Michigan): a 236-question practice bank for the real Healthcare & Pharmacy Certification standard, 3 full papers of 50 questions each with no repeats, every question written to the exam sponsor's published content outline.

Where these questions come from

Every question in this bank cites a source -- primarily 42 CFR (79%) and MCL (14%) of this exam's citations.

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3
full papers, no repeats
50
questions per paper
236
questions in the bank
What this exam covers
5 real sample questions
How long is a Michigan nurse aide certificate valid before it must be renewed?
A. 4 years
B. 1 year
C. 2 years
D. 3 years
Show answer and reasoning

Correct answer: C. 2 years

Correct. Michigan certificates are valid for a 2-year period.

  • A: 4 years overstates the renewal cycle.
  • B: 1 year is shorter than Michigan's actual renewal cycle.
  • D: 3 years overstates the renewal cycle.
Source: MCL 333.21915, 333.21919
After a county department of social services in Michigan receives a report of suspected vulnerable adult abuse, neglect, or exploitation, within how many hours must it commence an investigation?
A. 24 hours
B. 48 hours
C. 72 hours
D. 12 hours
Show answer and reasoning

Correct answer: A. 24 hours

Correct. The statute sets a 24-hour window to commence investigation.

  • B: 48 hours overstates the statutory window.
  • C: 72 hours overstates the statutory window.
  • D: 12 hours understates the statutory window.
Source: MCL 400.11a
Under the federal 'four-month rule' as applied in Michigan, a graduate of a state-permitted nurse aide training program who has not yet passed the competency exam may work as a temporary nurse aide in a skilled nursing facility for up to:
A. 60 days
B. Four months
C. One year
D. 30 days
Show answer and reasoning

Correct answer: B. Four months

Correct. The federal rule permits up to four months of temporary practice pending competency testing.

  • A: 60 days understates the allowed temporary period.
  • C: One year overstates the allowed temporary period.
  • D: 30 days understates the allowed temporary period.
Source: 42 CFR 483.35(d); LARA BCHS overview
Which Michigan state agency administers the Nurse Aide Registry?
A. The Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA), Bureau of Community and Health Systems
B. The Michigan Board of Nursing
C. The Michigan Department of Education
D. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS)
Show answer and reasoning

Correct answer: A. The Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA), Bureau of Community and Health Systems

Correct. BCHS, a bureau within LARA, is the administering body for the nurse aide registry, training program approval, and registry investigations.

  • B: Michigan's Board of Nursing oversees licensed nurses (RNs/LPNs) under a different part of the Public Health Code, not certified nurse aides.
  • C: The Department of Education has no role in nurse aide certification; training programs are approved and monitored by LARA-BCHS.
  • D: MDHHS runs Adult Protective Services and other social-service programs, but the nurse aide registry itself is a LARA function.
Source: MCL 333.21901-333.21925 (Public Health Code, Part 219)
The legal authority for Michigan's nurse aide program is found in which part of state law?
A. The Michigan Occupational Code
B. The Michigan Public Health Code, Part 219
C. The Michigan Insurance Code
D. The Michigan Vehicle Code
Show answer and reasoning

Correct answer: B. The Michigan Public Health Code, Part 219

Correct. Part 219 of the Public Health Code is the specific statutory basis for the nurse aide registry and certification requirements.

  • A: The Occupational Code governs many other licensed trades and professions in Michigan, not nurse aides.
  • C: The Insurance Code has no bearing on nurse aide certification.
  • D: The Vehicle Code is unrelated to healthcare licensure.
Source: MCL 333.21901-333.21925
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Real-world data for this exam
Nursing Assistants: real median wage (MI)May 2025$39,570/yrNursing-home deficiencies in Michigan2017-03-23–2026-07-2313,661 citations

Frequently asked questions

Where can I take a free Michigan CNA practice test online?
Right here. CertQuestUSA's free Michigan CNA practice test online is a full 50-question practice paper built to the real exam's domain weights, with every answer explained, with no sign-up and no credit card, and shows your score by topic at the end. The full 236-question bank, with every answer explained and cited to the exam sponsor's published content outline, is $14.99 for a 30-day pass that never renews.
How many questions are on the CertQuestUSA CNA Practice Test (Michigan) practice test?
236 questions total, split into 3 full papers of 50 each with no repeats across papers.
What topics does the CNA Practice Test (Michigan) test cover?
11 domains, with the heaviest weight on Basic Nursing Skills (22%), Activities of Daily Living (20%), and Role of the Nurse Aide (17%).
Where do CertQuestUSA's CNA Practice Test (Michigan) questions come from?
Primarily 42 CFR (79%) and MCL (14%) of this bank's citations -- computed directly from this exam's own question sources, not a generic description.
Is there a free CNA Practice Test (Michigan) practice test?
Yes -- one full 50-question practice paper built to the exam's domain weights, free with no sign-up, with every answer explained and a domain-by-domain score at the end.
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