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CNA / Nurse Aide Practice Test (New York)

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

CNA / Nurse Aide Practice Test (New York): a 234-question practice bank for the real Healthcare & Pharmacy Certification standard, 4 full papers of 50 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 (78%) and 10 NYCRR (18%) of this exam's citations.

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4
full papers, no repeats
50
questions per paper
234
questions in the bank
What this exam covers
5 real sample questions
New York's written competency exam component may alternatively be offered in what format for candidates who need it?
A. A take-home format with no proctor
B. A group format where peers can confer
C. An oral exam format
D. A video-recorded format submitted for later grading
Source: 10 NYCRR 415.26(d)(4)
Which state agency maintains the New York State Nurse Aide Registry?
A. New York State Education Department
B. New York State Department of Labor
C. Prometric Corporation, independent of any state agency
D. New York State Department of Health
Source: New York State Department of Health, Nurse Aide Registry
What is the New York application pathway called for a nurse aide currently listed on another state's registry who is seeking New York certification?
A. Route 2 – Reciprocity
B. Route 1 – Direct Testing
C. Route 3 – Provisional Waiver
D. Fast-Track Endorsement
Source: Prometric, New York Nurse Aide (NA) Bulletin / Exam Application
What is the fee associated with a New York Route 2 reciprocity application?
A. $25
B. $35
C. $50
D. $75
Source: Prometric, New York Nurse Aide (NA) Bulletin / Exam Application
Under 10 NYCRR 415.26(d)(3), what is the minimum combined classroom-and-clinical duration required for a New York nursing home nurse aide training program (NATP)?
A. 75 hours, matching the federal OBRA '87 floor
B. 100 hours, combining classroom and clinical instruction
C. 120 hours under a Board of Nursing-approved curriculum
D. 160 hours, split 60 classroom / 100 clinical
Source: 10 NYCRR 415.26(d)(3)
Same exam, other states
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Real-world data for this exam
Nursing Assistants: real median wage (NY)May 2025$48,590/yrNursing-home deficiencies in New York2017-03-23–2026-07-2312,022 citations

Frequently asked questions

How many questions are on the CertQuestUSA CNA / Nurse Aide Practice Test (New York) practice test?
234 questions total, split into 4 full papers of 50 each with no repeats across papers.
What topics does the CNA / Nurse Aide Practice Test (New York) test cover?
12 domains, with the heaviest weight on Basic Nursing Skills (22%), Activities of Daily Living (21%), and Role of the Nurse Aide (17%).
Where do CertQuestUSA's CNA / Nurse Aide Practice Test (New York) questions come from?
Primarily 42 CFR (78%) and 10 NYCRR (18%) 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 / Nurse Aide Practice Test (New York)?
Yes -- 10 real questions across the exam's domains, no sign-up required, with a domain-by-domain breakdown at the end.
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