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The CNA exam, explained without the fluff.
Six straight answers about the written test, the skills test, the cost and how to study when you work full time.
How many questions are on the CNA exam in 2026?The CNA written exam has 60 to 75 questions depending on your state's provider. Here is the exact count for NNAAP, Prometric and HeadMaster, plus the time limit and passing score.What is on the CNA exam? The domains, explainedThe CNA written exam tests five domains: physical care, psychosocial care, role of the nurse aide, safety and specialised care. Here is what each one contains and how much it weighs.
CNA skills test: the 22 skills and how you are scoredThe CNA skills test is a practical evaluation where you perform 3 to 5 skills while an evaluator reads a checklist. Here are the skills, the critical steps, and the mistakes that fail candidates.Is the CNA exam hard? What actually fails peopleThe CNA written exam is not hard if you know the material. Most failures come from wording, the skills test, and skipped critical steps. Here is what to fix first.
CNA exam study guide: a 7-day plan that fits around workA realistic 7-day CNA study plan: what to do each day, how many questions to answer, when to take a mock exam, and how to use your weakest domains.
How much does the CNA exam cost in 2026?CNA exam fees, training costs, fingerprinting and retake fees: what you actually pay, what is optional, and how to avoid paying twice.
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