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Free New Mexico CNA Practice Test Online

Official exam: CNA Practice Test (NM)

Take a free New Mexico CNA practice test online: a full 108-question paper with every answer explained, no sign-up, scored by topic. The full 108-question bank and the timed simulator are $14.99 for 30 days.

First published: September 5, 2026Bank updated: September 5, 2026Published by CertQuestUSA · review process
TL;DR

CNA Practice Test (NM): a 108-question practice bank for the real Healthcare & Pharmacy Certification standard, 3 full papers of 108 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 (33%) and 42 CFR 483.80 - Infection Prevention and Control (20%) of this exam's citations.

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3
full papers, no repeats
108
questions per paper
108
questions in the bank
What this exam covers
5 real sample questions
A nurse aide witnesses another staff member roughly grabbing a resident's arm and yelling at them. What must the aide do first?
A. Wait to see if it happens again before saying anything
B. Confront the coworker directly and demand an apology
C. Report the incident immediately to the charge nurse or supervisor
D. Document it in a personal notebook but say nothing at work
Show answer and reasoning

Correct answer: C. Report the incident immediately to the charge nurse or supervisor

Correct. 42 CFR 483.12 requires facilities to ensure staff report any suspected abuse, neglect, or exploitation immediately to the administrator or designated official.

  • A: Waiting risks further harm to the resident and violates the mandatory duty to report suspected abuse immediately.
  • B: Confronting a coworker does not fulfill the aide's legal duty to report to a supervisor/facility.
  • D: A private notebook entry does not satisfy the immediate-reporting requirement and could delay protection of the resident.
Source: 42 CFR 483.12 - Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
Which of the following best describes 'neglect' under federal nursing home regulations?
A. Intentionally striking a resident during care
B. Failure to provide goods or services necessary to avoid physical harm, mental anguish, or mental illness
C. Taking a resident's personal funds without permission
D. Making a derogatory comment about a resident to another staff member
Show answer and reasoning

Correct answer: B. Failure to provide goods or services necessary to avoid physical harm, mental anguish, or mental illness

Correct. 42 CFR 483.12 defines neglect as the failure to provide goods or services necessary to avoid physical harm, pain, mental anguish, or mental illness.

  • A: This describes physical abuse, not neglect.
  • C: This describes misappropriation of resident property/exploitation, a distinct category.
  • D: This describes verbal/emotional abuse, a distinct category from neglect.
Source: 42 CFR 483.12 - Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
A nurse aide who reports suspected abuse in good faith is protected from which of the following by federal regulation?
A. Being required to provide a written statement
B. Retaliation or reprisal by the facility for making the report
C. Having the report investigated at all
D. Losing their place on the nurse aide registry automatically
Show answer and reasoning

Correct answer: B. Retaliation or reprisal by the facility for making the report

Correct. 42 CFR 483.12 prohibits facilities from retaliating against employees who report suspected abuse, neglect, or exploitation in good faith.

  • A: Facilities may reasonably ask for a written account; this is not what protects the reporter.
  • C: Reports of suspected abuse must be investigated, not skipped.
  • D: A good-faith report does not itself place the reporter on the registry; registry findings apply to substantiated abuse by the individual, not the reporter.
Source: 42 CFR 483.12 - Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
A resident tells a nurse aide that another resident took money from their nightstand. This allegation should be classified and handled as a possible case of:
A. Physical abuse only
B. Misappropriation of resident property/exploitation
C. A normal roommate dispute requiring no report
D. Neglect due to inadequate supervision
Show answer and reasoning

Correct answer: B. Misappropriation of resident property/exploitation

Correct. Taking a resident's property or funds without consent is misappropriation/exploitation under 42 CFR 483.12 and must be reported and investigated like other abuse allegations.

  • A: No physical contact or harm is alleged here.
  • C: Any allegation of theft involving a resident must be reported, not dismissed as a dispute.
  • D: This describes a property allegation, not a failure to provide necessary care or supervision.
Source: 42 CFR 483.12 - Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
When lifting a heavy object or repositioning a resident, a nurse aide should primarily use the strength of the:
A. Lower back
B. Legs, keeping the back straight
C. Arms and shoulders alone
D. Neck and upper spine
Show answer and reasoning

Correct answer: B. Legs, keeping the back straight

Correct. Proper body mechanics use the large muscles of the legs, keeping the back straight and the load close to the body, to reduce strain and injury risk.

  • A: Bending and lifting with the back is the leading cause of caregiver back injury.
  • C: The arms and shoulders alone cannot safely support the loads involved in resident care tasks.
  • D: The neck and upper spine are not the muscle groups used for lifting in proper body mechanics.
Source: NM Health Care Authority-approved Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program curriculum (basic nursing skills)
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Frequently asked questions

Where can I take a free New Mexico CNA practice test online?
Right here. CertQuestUSA's free New Mexico CNA practice test online is a full 108-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 108-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 (NM) practice test?
108 questions total, split into 3 full papers of 108 each with no repeats across papers.
What topics does the CNA Practice Test (NM) test cover?
27 domains, with the heaviest weight on Abuse & Neglect Reporting (4%), Background Check / CCHSP (4%), and Body Mechanics (4%).
Where do CertQuestUSA's CNA Practice Test (NM) questions come from?
Primarily 42 CFR (33%) and 42 CFR 483.80 - Infection Prevention and Control (20%) 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 (NM) practice test?
Yes -- one full 108-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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