Free CNA Certification Exam Practice Test
Realistic 50-question practice exam with instant feedback and score reports.
About this practice exam
Free CNA Certification Exam practice test with 50 realistic multiple-choice questions, instant grading, and explanations. Study with drill mode, category score reports, and a personalized review plan.
Exam format
- 50 multiple-choice practice questions
- Drill mode with instant feedback and explanations after each answer
Study tips
- Review the official exam content outline before your first practice run.
- Take the full practice exam once to establish a baseline score by category.
- Focus review on categories where you score below the passing threshold.
- Re-take missed questions in drill mode until you can explain each correct answer.
- Schedule the real exam only after consistent passing scores on practice tests.
Sample CNA practice questions
Try a few representative questions below. Each includes the correct answer and a short explanation — the same style you'll see in the full practice test.
- Question 1Basic Nursing Skills
When measuring a patient's blood pressure, the cuff bladder should cover at least what percentage of the upper arm circumference?
- A.40%
- B.60%
- C.80%(Correct)
- D.100%
Explanation
An appropriately sized cuff is essential for accurate readings. Nursing assistant training emphasizes cuff width and length — typically about 80% of arm circumference.
- Question 2Safety
A CNA finds a patient on the floor, awake and complaining of hip pain. What is the first action?
- A.Move the patient to the bed immediately without assessment
- B.Call for help and do not move the patient unless immediate danger exists(Correct)
- C.Give the patient water and wait 30 minutes
- D.Apply a heating pad to the hip
Explanation
After a fall, assess and summon help. Moving someone with a possible fracture can worsen injury unless there is imminent danger (e.g., fire).
- Question 3Infection Control
Standard precautions require hand hygiene:
- A.Only after contact with blood
- B.Before and after every patient contact and after removing gloves(Correct)
- C.Once per shift
- D.Only when hands are visibly soiled
Explanation
Hand hygiene is the core infection-prevention habit for CNAs — before and after patient care and whenever gloves are removed, not only when soil is visible.
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Frequently asked questions
How many questions are on this CNA practice test?
This practice test includes 50 multiple-choice questions designed to mirror the format and difficulty of the real CNA Certification Exam.
Is this CNA practice test free?
Yes. You can start practicing for free. Create an account to save progress, track weak categories, and retake the exam.
Do I get explanations after each question?
Yes. In drill mode you see why the correct answer is right, why distractors are wrong, and practical examples where relevant.
How should I use this practice test to prepare?
Take the full exam under timed conditions, review missed questions by category, then focus study on your weakest sections before scheduling the real exam.
Does this replace official exam materials?
No. Use this as a supplement alongside official candidate information bulletins, textbooks, and hands-on experience required for your license or certification.
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