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Free Tennessee CNA Practice Test Online

Official exam: CNA Practice Test (TN)

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

First published: September 1, 2026Bank updated: September 1, 2026Published by CertQuestUSA · review process
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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 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 (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
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
Show answer and reasoning

Correct answer: C. 4 months

CORRECT: 42 CFR 483.35(d) specifies a facility must not use any individual as a nurse aide for more than 4 months, on a full-time basis, unless competent

  • A: Exceeds the 4-month limit specified in federal regulation
  • B: Significantly exceeds the 4-month requirement
  • D: Too short; federal regulations allow 4 months, not 2 months on a full-time basis
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
Show answer and reasoning

Correct answer: D. 75 hours

CORRECT: Tennessee state-approved training programs must include at least 75 hours

  • A: Below the minimum state requirement
  • B: Exceeds the minimum requirement
  • C: Below the minimum; Tennessee requires at least 75 hours as approved by the state
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
Show answer and reasoning

Correct answer: B. Every 24 months

CORRECT: Tennessee CNA certification is valid for 24 months and must be renewed by providing proof of 8 hours of work

  • A: Significantly exceeds the renewal requirement
  • C: Too frequent; Tennessee allows 24-month certification periods
  • D: Exceeds the 24-month certification period
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
Show answer and reasoning

Correct answer: C. 8 hours of CNA work

CORRECT: Tennessee requires verification of minimum 8 hours of work during the 24-month period to renew

  • A: Below the specified minimum hours
  • B: Exceeds the minimum requirement
  • D: Below the minimum requirement for renewal
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
Show answer and reasoning

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

CORRECT: 42 CFR 483.12(c) states residents have the right to be free from abuse, neglect, exploitation, and misappropriation of property

  • B: Incomplete; residents must have treatment decisions supported by healthcare professionals
  • C: Residents do not have authority over facility operational decisions
  • D: Incomplete; medical necessity can justify certain physical or chemical restraints under 42 CFR 483.12
Source: 42 CFR 483.12(c)
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Real-world data for this exam
Nursing Assistants: real median wage (TN)May 2025$37,990/yrNursing-home deficiencies in Tennessee2017-03-23–2026-07-234,382 citations

Frequently asked questions

Where can I take a free Tennessee CNA practice test online?
Right here. CertQuestUSA's free Tennessee CNA practice test online is a full 30-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 30-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 (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 CNA Practice Test (TN) practice test?
Yes -- one full 30-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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