Written knowledge preparation
CNA Written Knowledge Practice and study guide.
Review CNA written knowledge with a free original 70-question practice test, answer explanations, and patient-care study guidance. This form uses the national NNAAP outline and North Carolina written format as references. Skills evaluations, oral testing, and other state formats require separate preparation.
Free practice • Answer explanations • Focused study guidance
MEET THE TEST
What does CNA Written Knowledge practice cover?
Understand the scope of this practice resource.
Good nurse aide preparation keeps daily care connected to safety and dignity. Know what to observe, what to report and how to respect a resident’s choices while following the care plan. Written knowledge supports supervised practice but cannot establish hands-on competence.
The current form references the national NNAAP written outline and North Carolina’s published format. It is not an oral examination, a skills evaluation or a universal state licensing package.
What practice is available here?
| Study form | Length | Suggested time |
|---|---|---|
| NNAAP Written Knowledge Practice 1 | 70 questions | 120 minutes* |
*These are study directions for our original forms, not a statement that every official exam has this length or timing. Read the scope notes and each form's directions for breaks, response formats, and any facilitator requirements.
FIND YOUR FOCUS
CNA Written Knowledge: skills to review.
Use these study areas as a checklist.
Activities of Daily Living
Assist with everyday needs while supporting independence.
- Hygiene and grooming
- Nutrition and hydration
- Elimination and mobility
Basic Nursing and Restorative Skills
Observe, measure and support safe care.
- Vital signs and reporting
- Safety and infection prevention
- Restorative care
Psychosocial Care
Respond respectfully to emotional, cultural and spiritual needs.
- Communication
- Emotional support
- Individual preferences
Role and Resident Rights
Work within the nurse aide role and protect the resident.
- Privacy and rights
- Legal and ethical conduct
- Care-team responsibilities
START WITH PRACTICE
Free CNA Written Knowledge practice test.
Work first, then use the explanations to review.
These are independent preparation materials. Practice feedback is for learning and does not predict an official score or licensing result.
SMALL STEPS. STEADY PROGRESS.
Make your next study session useful.
Choose a step you can finish today.
Learn the difference between observing a change and diagnosing its cause.
Review hand hygiene and safe assistance before practising care skills.
Connect each skill with consent, privacy and the resident’s comfort.
Check your state handbook for the separate skills evaluation.
QUICK ANSWERS
CNA Written Knowledge: common questions.
Understand the format, then choose your next step.
What is CNA Written Knowledge?
Nurse aide certification can include a knowledge examination and an observed skills evaluation. The national NNAAP written outline is one examination framework; state and provider arrangements vary. Official CNA Written Knowledge guidance
Which CNA exam does this practice reference?
The written form uses the October 2024 national NNAAP outline with the North Carolina publisher format as its reference. Your own state or testing provider may differ.
Does it prepare me for the skills evaluation?
It reviews relevant knowledge, but it does not replace supervised training or an observed hands-on evaluation.
What are the length and time?
The available written practice has 70 questions and allows 120 minutes.
Is an oral form included?
No. The current release is written knowledge practice; an audio-supported oral assessment is a different offering.
CHECK THE DETAILS
Official sources and further guidance.
- Credentia North Carolina exam overview Checked 2026-10-06
Research checked October 6, 2026. Follow the provider’s current directions for registration, policies, and official scoring.Prepared by the Effortless Math team. Editorial standards. About Effortless Math
YOUR NEXT STEP
Start where you are. Build from there.
Try a practice form, review an uncertain answer, and choose one skill for your next session.
Choose practiceChoose a practice form. Read its directions before starting, and use the explanations after you work through the questions.