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Free Texas CNA Practice Test Online

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

Take a free Texas CNA practice test online: a full 50-question paper with every answer explained, no sign-up, scored by topic. The full 270-question bank and the timed simulator are $14.99 for 30 days.

First published: September 2, 2026Bank updated: September 2, 2026Published by CertQuestUSA · review process
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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 written to the exam sponsor's published content outline.

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Every question in this bank cites a 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
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
Show answer and reasoning

Correct answer: C. RN or LVN

  • A: A CNA (certified nurse aide) is the trainee/worker being supervised, not a supervising license.
  • B: A CMA (certified medical assistant) is not a licensed nurse category recognized under §556.2.
  • D: A paramedic license is EMS-regulated and is not the "licensed nurse" category defined in §556.2.
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
Show answer and reasoning

Correct answer: A. 2 years

  • B: 1 year is the Skills Examiner and Supplemental Trainer minimum, not the Program Instructor minimum.
  • C: 4 years overstates the actual 2-year requirement.
  • D: 6 months understates the actual 2-year requirement.
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
Show answer and reasoning

Correct answer: B. Chapter 250

  • A: Chapter 253 establishes the separate Employee Misconduct Registry (EMR), not the nurse aide registry statute cited in §556.1.
  • C: Chapter 242 governs licensing of nursing facilities generally, not the nurse aide registry.
  • D: Chapter 142 governs home and community support services agencies, unrelated to §556.1's authority.
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
Show answer and reasoning

Correct answer: D. 42 CFR §§483.150–483.154

  • A: 42 CFR §§488.300–488.335 concerns survey and certification enforcement remedies, not nurse aide training.
  • B: 45 CFR §§164.500–164.534 is the HIPAA Privacy Rule, unrelated to nurse aide training authority.
  • C: 42 CFR §§483.10–483.15 covers resident rights provisions, a different subpart of the nursing facility requirements.
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
Show answer and reasoning

Correct answer: D. September 24, 2018

  • A: January 1, 1989 is not the effective date of §556.1.
  • B: March 1, 2024 is not the effective date of §556.1, though later amendments to other sections occurred around that period.
  • C: July 1, 1989 is the cutoff date referenced elsewhere in Chapter 556 for the pre-1989 training waiver, not the effective date of §556.1 itself.
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/yrNursing-home deficiencies in Texas2017-03-23–2026-07-2332,577 citations
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Frequently asked questions

Where can I take a free Texas CNA practice test online?
Right here. CertQuestUSA's free Texas 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 270-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.
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.
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