CNA Practice Test (NE)

First published: September 4, 2026Last verified: September 4, 2026Reviewed by the CertQuestUSA team

TL;DR

CNA Practice Test (NE): 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 42 CFR (88%) and 172 NAC (7%) of this exam's citations.

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3

full papers, no repeats

105

questions per paper

105

questions in the bank

What this exam covers

Basic Nursing Skills And Adls14%
Basic Restorative Skills14%
Care Of Cognitively Impaired Residents14%
Communication And Resident Rights14%
Infection Control And Safety14%
Mental Health And Social Service Needs14%
Nebraska Registry And Regulatory Requirements14%

5 real sample questions

Which range is generally accepted as a normal resting pulse rate for an adult?

A. 40-60 beats per minute

B. 60-100 beats per minute

C. 100-140 beats per minute

D. 140-160 beats per minute

Source: 42 CFR § 483.152(b)(2)

What is the generally accepted normal adult respiration rate range at rest?

A. 4-8 breaths per minute

B. 12-20 breaths per minute

C. 24-30 breaths per minute

D. 30-40 breaths per minute

Source: 42 CFR § 483.152(b)(2)

A nurse aide is taking a resident's radial pulse. Where is the radial artery located?

A. On the neck, beside the trachea

B. On the wrist, on the thumb side

C. On the inside of the elbow

D. On the top of the foot

Source: 42 CFR § 483.152(b)(2)

When giving a bed bath, in what general order should a nurse aide wash a resident's body?

A. Perineal area first, then face, working upward

B. Cleanest areas first, moving to the dirtiest areas last

C. Dirtiest areas first so soap is not wasted

D. In no particular order, as long as the whole body is washed

Source: 42 CFR § 483.152(b)(3)

A nurse aide is performing oral care for an unconscious resident. What position best protects the resident from choking or aspiration?

A. Flat on the back

B. Side-lying position with the head turned slightly down

C. Sitting bolt upright with the head tilted back

D. Prone (face down)

Source: 42 CFR § 483.152(b)(3)

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Frequently asked questions

How many questions are on the CertQuestUSA CNA Practice Test (NE) 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 (NE) test cover?

7 domains, with the heaviest weight on Basic Nursing Skills And Adls (14%), Basic Restorative Skills (14%), and Care Of Cognitively Impaired Residents (14%).

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

Primarily 42 CFR (88%) and 172 NAC (7%) 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 (NE)?

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