Healthcare · Nursing
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) — Written Exam
The written part of the nurse aide competency exam: patient care, safety, infection control, residents' rights and communication.
Questions last checked against the official sources on October 6, 2026.
The real exam at a glance
- Parts
- Written (or oral) + skills test
- Set by
- Each state
- Topics
- Care, safety, rights, communication
- Skills
- Demonstrated in person
What you'll practise
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What should you do if you get stuck with a used needle?
- Wait until the end of the shift and then report it to the nurse
- Squeeze it and keep working
- Ignore it
- Wash the area with soap and water and report it immediately
Show the answer
D. Wash the area with soap and water and report it immediately — Prompt follow-up is essential.
Sample questions by topic (in English)
- Residents' rights and ethics
- Safety and emergencies
- Infection control
- Vital signs and measurements
- Personal care
- Mobility and positioning
- Communication
- Disease and conditions
- Mental health and dementia
- Role and responsibilities
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Questions about the CNA
Is this the official CNA?
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What is the real CNA like?
Parts: Written (or oral) + skills test. Set by: Each state. Topics: Care, safety, rights, communication. Skills: Demonstrated in person.
How is my practice marked?
Instantly. You see your score against the pass mark, and an explanation for every question — including the ones you got right.
Can I take it on my phone?
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Ready for a full run?
One sitting, real timing, then your score against the pass mark.
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