CNA / Nurse Aide Practice Test (Texas)

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

TL;DR

CNA / Nurse Aide Practice Test (Texas): a 270-question practice bank for the real Healthcare & Pharmacy Certification standard, 5 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 (54%) and law.cornell.edu (39%) of this exam's citations.

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5

full papers, no repeats

50

questions per paper

270

questions in the bank

What this exam covers

Activities of Daily Living18%
Basic Nursing Skills19%
Psychosocial Care Skills12%
Role of the Nurse Aide15%
Self-Care and Independence10%
Tx Nurse Aide Training26%

5 real sample questions

For purposes of 26 TAC §556.2, which two license types both qualify as a "licensed nurse" able to supervise clinical training?

A. RN or CNA

B. LVN or CMA

C. RN or LVN

D. RN or paramedic

Source: 26 TAC §556.2 — Definitions, "licensed nurse"; https://www.law.cornell.edu/regulations/texas/26-Tex-Admin-Code-SS-556-2

How many years of nursing experience must a Texas NATCEP Program Instructor have under §556.5?

A. 2 years

B. 1 year

C. 4 years

D. 6 months

Source: 26 TAC §556.5 — Program Instructor experience requirement; https://www.law.cornell.edu/regulations/texas/26-Tex-Admin-Code-SS-556-5

Which chapter of the Texas Health and Safety Code supplies the state statutory authority underlying 26 TAC Chapter 556's nurse aide training and registry requirements?

A. Chapter 253

B. Chapter 250

C. Chapter 242

D. Chapter 142

Source: 26 TAC §556.1 — Purpose and legal authority for the Texas nurse aide training/registry chapter; https://www.law.cornell.edu/regulations/texas/26-Tex-Admin-Code-SS-556-1

26 TAC §556.1 cites a specific range of federal regulations, in addition to the Social Security Act, as authority for Texas nurse aide training rules. What is that range?

A. 42 CFR §§488.300–488.335

B. 45 CFR §§164.500–164.534

C. 42 CFR §§483.10–483.15

D. 42 CFR §§483.150–483.154

Source: 26 TAC §556.1 — Purpose and legal authority; https://www.law.cornell.edu/regulations/texas/26-Tex-Admin-Code-SS-556-1

The current version of 26 TAC §556.1 became effective on what date?

A. January 1, 1989

B. March 1, 2024

C. July 1, 1989

D. September 24, 2018

Source: 26 TAC §556.1 — Purpose and legal authority, effective date; https://www.law.cornell.edu/regulations/texas/26-Tex-Admin-Code-SS-556-1

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Real-world data for this exam

Nursing Assistants: real median wage (TX)May 2025$37,500/yr Nursing-home deficiencies in Texas2017-03-23–2026-07-2332,577 citations

Frequently asked questions

What is on the Texas CNA written exam and how is the CertQuestUSA practice test structured?

The Texas CNA written exam covers six main areas: Role of the Nurse Aide (15%), Basic Nursing Skills (19%), Activities of Daily Living (18%), Self-Care and Independence (10%), Psychosocial Care Skills (12%), and Tx Nurse Aide Training (26%). The CertQuestUSA practice test for Texas contains a 270-question bank with no repeats, organized into 5 full papers of 50 questions each, with every question citing the specific Texas regulation it is based on.

What percentage of the Texas CNA exam covers Nurse Aide Training and Basic Nursing Skills?

Texas Nurse Aide Training makes up the largest portion of the exam at 26%, followed closely by Basic Nursing Skills at 19% and Activities of Daily Living at 18%. The remaining breakdown includes Role of the Nurse Aide (15%), Psychosocial Care Skills (12%), and Self-Care and Independence (10%).

What is an example of a real question on the Texas CNA practice test?

A sample question asks: "For purposes of 26 TAC §556.2, which two license types both qualify as a 'licensed nurse' able to supervise clinical training?" with the correct answer being "RN or LVN," sourced directly from 26 TAC §556.2 — Definitions.