CNA Practice Test (TN)

First published: September 1, 2026Last verified: September 1, 2026Reviewed by the CertQuestUSA team

TL;DR

CNA Practice Test (TN): a 30-question practice bank for the real Healthcare & Pharmacy Certification standard, 3 full papers of 30 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 (90%) and TN Board of Nursing - Nurse Aide Requirements (3%) of this exam's citations.

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3

full papers, no repeats

30

questions per paper

30

questions in the bank

What this exam covers

Abuse Reporting Requirements3%
Activities of Daily Living3%
Body Mechanics Safety3%
Communication Healthcare Team3%
Communication Non Responsive3%
Communication Resident Rights3%
Confidentiality Hipaa3%
Documentation Reporting3%
Emergency Procedures3%
Fall Prevention3%
Federal Training Requirements3%
Feeding Nutrition Safety3%
Hand Hygiene Procedures3%
Infection Control Bloodborne3%
Infection Control Contamination3%
Infection Control Ppe3%
Infection Control Practices3%
Personal Hygiene Assistance3%
Personal Space Dignity3%
Professional Boundaries3%
Resident Independence Mobility3%
Resident Positioning Pressure Ulcers3%
Resident Privacy Dignity3%
Resident Rights Abuse Prevention3%
Restraint Restrictions3%
Temperature Monitoring3%
Tennessee Renewal Requirements3%
Tennessee Training Hours3%
Tennessee Work Verification3%
Vital Signs Monitoring3%

5 real sample questions

According to federal regulations, what is the maximum time a facility can employ an individual as a nurse aide without competency verification before requiring completion of training and competency evaluation?

A. 6 months

B. 12 months

C. 4 months

D. 2 months

Source: 42 CFR 483.35(d)

What is the minimum number of training hours required for a Tennessee nurse aide program to be approved by the state?

A. 60 hours

B. 100 hours

C. 50 hours

D. 75 hours

Source: TN Board of Nursing - Nurse Aide Requirements

How often must a Tennessee certified nurse aide renew their certification to remain on the state registry?

A. Every 48 months

B. Every 24 months

C. Every 12 months

D. Every 36 months

Source: TN Board of Nursing - Certification Renewal

When renewing a Tennessee CNA certification, what minimum work verification must be provided for the 24-month period?

A. 4 hours of CNA work

B. 16 hours of CNA work

C. 8 hours of CNA work

D. 2 hours of CNA work

Source: TN Board of Nursing - Renewal Requirements

Under federal regulations, which of the following is a resident's right that must be protected in a long-term care facility?

A. Freedom from abuse, neglect, exploitation, and misappropriation of property

B. Freedom to refuse all medical treatments without facility notification

C. Freedom to make independent decisions about all facility operations

D. Freedom from any physical or chemical intervention under any circumstances

Source: 42 CFR 483.12(c)

Same exam, other states

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Real-world data for this exam

Nursing Assistants: real median wage (TN)May 2025$37,990/yr Nursing-home deficiencies in Tennessee2017-03-23–2026-07-234,382 citations

Frequently asked questions

How many questions are on the CertQuestUSA CNA Practice Test (TN) practice test?

30 questions total, split into 3 full papers of 30 each with no repeats across papers.

What topics does the CNA Practice Test (TN) test cover?

30 domains, with the heaviest weight on Abuse Reporting Requirements (3%), Activities of Daily Living (3%), and Body Mechanics Safety (3%).

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

Primarily 42 CFR (90%) and TN Board of Nursing - Nurse Aide Requirements (3%) 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 (TN)?

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