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Pennsylvania CNA Practice Test
Free Pennsylvania CNA exam practice: full question sets for Physical Care Skills, Basic Nursing Skills, Psychosocial Care Skills, and the Role of the Nurse Aide, each question explained and mapped to the public exam content outline. The Pennsylvania nurse aide exam is administered by Credentia for the state registry.
Pennsylvania CNA exam facts
| State registry | Pennsylvania Department of Health — Nurse Aide Registry |
|---|---|
| Testing vendor | Credentia |
| Official candidate handbook | Pennsylvania Nurse Aide Candidate Handbook (Credentia) (official) |
| Written (knowledge) exam | 70 multiple-choice questions; 120 minutes allowed (plus a separate hands-on clinical skills evaluation) |
| Passing score | Not published. This state/vendor does not release an exact written-exam cut score; states that publish one commonly set it around 70–75%. Our practice tests use 75% as a practice target. |
| Exam fees | $135 for both parts (written + clinical skills), first attempt Written-only retest $50; Skills-only retest $85 (Credentia PA handbook, Jan 2024) |
| Languages & formats | English or Spanish; written/oral exam available online (proctored) or at a test center |
Facts above are drawn from the official candidate handbook or vendor bulletin listed for Pennsylvania. Where a state does not publish a figure, we say so instead of guessing. Always confirm current details in the official handbook before you schedule.
Sources
- Credentia Pennsylvania Nurse Aide Candidate Handbook (Jan 2024): written examination of 70 multiple-choice questions (60 scored + 10 pretest), 2-hour limit; fees $135 both parts / $50 written-only retest / $85 skills-only retest.
- Credentia PA handbook knowledge base: written (or oral) exams may be taken in English or Spanish, online or at a test center.
Start practicing — Pennsylvania
Physical Care Skills
Helping residents with daily living: bathing, grooming, dressing, eating, toileting, mobility, skin care, and restorative care. 170 questions live now.
Basic Nursing Skills
Measuring vital signs, infection control, safety and emergency procedures, and observing and reporting changes in a resident's condition. 170 questions live now.
Psychosocial Care Skills
Emotional and mental-health support, dementia and Alzheimer's care, cultural and spiritual needs, and care of the dying resident. 110 questions live now.
Role of the Nurse Aide
Communication, resident rights, legal and ethical behavior, confidentiality, documentation, and working as part of the health care team. 150 questions live now.
How to become a CNA in Pennsylvania
- Complete a Pennsylvania-approved nurse aide training program (federal rules require at least 75 hours; many states require more).
- Apply for the competency exam through Credentia and review the official candidate handbook.
- Pass both parts of the exam: the written (knowledge) test — drilled on this page — and the hands-on clinical skills evaluation.
- Get listed on the Pennsylvania Nurse Aide Registry, which employers check before hiring.
- Keep your listing active by working as a nurse aide and renewing on your state’s schedule.
This is a general outline, not legal advice. Requirements change; the official candidate handbook and registry site are the final word.