CertificationPractice + Mock
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
CNA written competency exam — basic patient care
90
Minutes
20
Questions
29,840
Learners
82%
Pass mark
★ Start here · Official guidance
From practice to the real exam
01
Complete a state-approved CNA program
Typically 75–120 hours of training, including supervised clinical hours.
02
Apply to take the exam
Each state has a designated CNA exam vendor (Pearson VUE, Prometric, or Credentia).
03
Schedule and pay the fee
USD ~100–150 covering written + skills evaluation, depending on state.
04
Sit the written + skills test
Written exam: ~60 multiple-choice questions. Skills test: 5 randomly selected hands-on skills.
05
Get listed on the registry
Upon passing, you are added to your state's nurse aide registry.
Official resources
of
CMS — Nurse Aide Training & Registries
reCredentia (state vendor — many states)
rePrometric CNA exam
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Exam blueprint
What this exam covers
Topic weights below mirror the real exam blueprint. To practise any single topic, use the Your study path panel on the right.
01Basic nursing skills
30%6 questions
02Resident rights
25%5 questions
03Infection control
20%4 questions
04Personal care
15%3 questions
05Mental health
10%2 questions
The experience
What to expect on test day
Timed simulation
Every mock runs under real exam time pressure. No pauses, no hints — exactly like the day.
Randomised questions
Every attempt draws fresh questions. You cannot memorise your way to a pass — you have to understand.
Integrity monitoring
Tab switches are logged in mock mode. Three switches auto-submits — same discipline as a real proctor.
Detailed results
Topic-by-topic breakdown, every answer explained, and a personalised 5-day study plan when you finish.
How to prepare
Certification study playbook
Four habits that move the needle most — pulled from how high-scorers actually study.
01
Start with the official exam blueprint — it tells you exactly what each domain carries.
02
Hands-on practice is irreplaceable for technical certifications — labs over reading.
03
Understand why answers are correct, not just memorise them — the real exam paraphrases.
04
Book your exam before you feel 100% ready. A fixed date forces real discipline.
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