CNA Exam Structure and Content

Question 1

The CNA competency evaluation typically consists of which two components?

Accepted Answer

A written or oral knowledge test and a clinical skills demonstration

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A physical fitness test and a written exam

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An interview and a background check

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A medication administration test and a CPR demonstration

Question 2

Which content area is most heavily tested on the CNA written exam?

Accepted Answer

Physical care skills including ADLs, safety, and infection control

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Pharmacology and medication administration

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Medical billing and coding

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Diagnostic imaging interpretation

Question 3

How many clinical skills is a candidate typically required to demonstrate during the CNA skills test?

Accepted Answer

3 to 5 randomly selected skills

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1 skill only

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10 or more skills

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All skills from the training program

Question 4

What happens if a candidate fails one component of the CNA competency evaluation?

Accepted Answer

They only need to retake the component they failed

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They must retake the entire training program immediately

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They are permanently barred from becoming a CNA

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They receive certification with a notation of the failed component

Question 5

Which of the following is a major content area included on most CNA written exams?

Accepted Answer

Resident rights and legal responsibilities

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Advanced cardiac life support

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Surgical techniques

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Prescription drug interactions

Question 6

A candidate does not pass the CNA exam after the maximum number of allowed attempts. What must they do?

Accepted Answer

Complete a new state-approved training program before retesting

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Appeal directly to the state nursing board for an automatic pass

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Take only an online refresher course and retest the next day

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Wait 30 days and retake the exam with no additional training