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Free Pennsylvania CNA Practice Test Online

Official exam: CNA / Nurse Aide Practice Test (Pennsylvania)

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First published: September 2, 2026Bank updated: September 2, 2026Published by CertQuestUSA · review process
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CNA / Nurse Aide Practice Test (Pennsylvania): a 241-question practice bank for the real Healthcare & Pharmacy Certification standard, 4 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 (72%) and Pennsylvania NNAAP Candidate Handbook (12%) of this exam's citations.

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4
full papers, no repeats
50
questions per paper
241
questions in the bank
What this exam covers
5 real sample questions
Under Pennsylvania's Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program (NATCEP), what is the total minimum number of training hours required, as administered under Pennsylvania Department of Education-approved programs?
A. 80 hours
B. 75 hours
C. 100 hours
D. 120 hours
Show answer and reasoning

Correct answer: A. 80 hours

  • B: 75 hours is the federal OBRA-87 floor under 42 CFR 483.152, but Pennsylvania's approved program requirement exceeds that federal minimum.
  • C: 100 hours is not the Pennsylvania standard; PA's approved minimum is 80.
  • D: 120 hours reflects the length of some individual PDE-approved programs (e.g., certain career and technical center curricula), but it is not the statewide NATCEP minimum.
Source: Pennsylvania NNAAP Candidate Handbook (Credentia, testing vendor contracted by PA Dept. of Health), FAQ section; PA Dept. of Education Nurse Aide Training Program (pa.gov)
Of Pennsylvania's 80-hour NATCEP minimum, how many hours must consist of supervised clinical (hands-on) experience?
A. 16 hours
B. 37.5 hours
C. 40 hours
D. 50 hours
Show answer and reasoning

Correct answer: B. 37.5 hours

  • A: 16 hours is the federal minimum supervised practical training hours under 42 CFR 483.152, not Pennsylvania's specific clinical requirement.
  • C: 40 hours overstates PA's clinical requirement; the documented figure is 37.5 hours.
  • D: 50 hours overstates PA's clinical requirement; the documented figure is 37.5 hours.
Source: Pennsylvania NNAAP Candidate Handbook (Credentia), FAQ section
Which Pennsylvania state agency approves Nurse Aide Training Programs (NATCEP curricula) offered by career and technical centers, community colleges, and nursing facilities in Pennsylvania?
A. Pennsylvania Department of Health
B. Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing
C. Pennsylvania Department of Education
D. Pennsylvania Department of Human Services
Show answer and reasoning

Correct answer: C. Pennsylvania Department of Education

  • A: The PA Department of Health administers the competency examination and nurse aide registry through its contracted vendor, but training program approval sits with the Department of Education.
  • B: The State Board of Nursing licenses RNs/LPNs, not nurse aide training programs.
  • D: The Department of Human Services handles certain Medicaid-related inquiries but does not approve NATCEP training curricula.
Source: PA Department of Education, Nurse Aide Training Program (pa.gov/agencies/education/.../nurse-aide-training-program)
Pennsylvania's NATCEP framework originates from a federal law that Pennsylvania implemented through 55 Pa. Code § 1181.521. What is that federal law commonly called?
A. The Americans with Disabilities Act
B. The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
C. The Fair Labor Standards Act
D. The Nursing Home Reform Act (OBRA-87)
Show answer and reasoning

Correct answer: D. The Nursing Home Reform Act (OBRA-87)

  • A: The ADA addresses disability discrimination and is unrelated to nurse aide training standards.
  • B: HIPAA governs health information privacy, not nurse aide training/testing standards.
  • C: The FLSA governs wage and hour law, not nurse aide training standards.
Source: 55 Pa. Code § 1181.521 (Nurse aide training and competency evaluation system)
How many multiple-choice questions are on the written portion of Pennsylvania's Nurse Aide Competency Examination?
A. 70
B. 60
C. 50
D. 80
Show answer and reasoning

Correct answer: A. 70

  • B: 60 multiple-choice questions plus 10 reading comprehension items make up the oral exam version, not the written exam.
  • C: 50 understates the actual written exam question count of 70.
  • D: 80 overstates the actual written exam question count of 70.
Source: PA Dept. of Health, Nurse Aide Testing (pa.gov/agencies/health/.../nurse-aide-testing); Pennsylvania NNAAP Candidate Handbook (Credentia)
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Real-world data for this exam
Nursing Assistants: real median wage (PA)May 2025$44,590/yrNursing-home deficiencies in Pennsylvania2017-03-23–2026-07-2320,773 citations

Frequently asked questions

Where can I take a free Pennsylvania CNA practice test online?
Right here. CertQuestUSA's free Pennsylvania 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 241-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 / Nurse Aide Practice Test (Pennsylvania) practice test?
241 questions total, split into 4 full papers of 50 each with no repeats across papers.
What topics does the CNA / Nurse Aide Practice Test (Pennsylvania) test cover?
14 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 / Nurse Aide Practice Test (Pennsylvania) questions come from?
Primarily 42 CFR (72%) and Pennsylvania NNAAP Candidate Handbook (12%) of this bank's citations -- computed directly from this exam's own question sources, not a generic description.
Is there a free CNA / Nurse Aide Practice Test (Pennsylvania) 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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