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CNA Study Guide
State CNA written exams are built from public content outlines covering the topics below. This guide breaks the outline into study topics. Written chapter guides are in production; each topic already links to live practice questions so you can study actively instead of just reading.
Abuse, Neglect, and Mandatory Reporting
Written chapter guide in production. 19 practice questions are live now (from the Role of the Nurse Aide bank):
Ambulation & Assistive Devices
Written chapter guide in production. 14 practice questions are live now (from the Physical Care Skills bank):
Bathing & Personal Hygiene
Written chapter guide in production. 18 practice questions are live now (from the Physical Care Skills bank):
Bedmaking, Comfort & Sleep
Written chapter guide in production. 8 practice questions are live now (from the Physical Care Skills bank):
Caring for the Confused or Combative Resident
Written chapter guide in production. 14 practice questions are live now (from the Psychosocial Care Skills bank):
Communication & Interpersonal Skills
Written chapter guide in production. 22 practice questions are live now (from the Role of the Nurse Aide bank):
Confidentiality and HIPAA
Written chapter guide in production. 12 practice questions are live now (from the Role of the Nurse Aide bank):
Cultural, Spiritual & Religious Needs
Written chapter guide in production. 14 practice questions are live now (from the Psychosocial Care Skills bank):
Death, Dying & Postmortem Care
Written chapter guide in production. 18 practice questions are live now (from the Psychosocial Care Skills bank):
Dementia & Alzheimer's Care
Written chapter guide in production. 30 practice questions are live now (from the Psychosocial Care Skills bank):
Dressing & Undressing
Written chapter guide in production. 12 practice questions are live now (from the Physical Care Skills bank):
Emergency Procedures
Written chapter guide in production. 18 practice questions are live now (from the Basic Nursing Skills bank):
Emotional & Mental Health Support
Written chapter guide in production. 20 practice questions are live now (from the Psychosocial Care Skills bank):
Feeding & Eating Assistance
Written chapter guide in production. 16 practice questions are live now (from the Physical Care Skills bank):
Grooming, Hair Care & Shaving
Written chapter guide in production. 14 practice questions are live now (from the Physical Care Skills bank):
Height, Weight & Intake/Output Measurement
Written chapter guide in production. 10 practice questions are live now (from the Basic Nursing Skills bank):
Infection Control & Hand Hygiene
Written chapter guide in production. 18 practice questions are live now (from the Basic Nursing Skills bank):
Intake & Output, Height, Weight & Specimens
Written chapter guide in production. 10 practice questions are live now (from the Physical Care Skills bank):
Legal and Ethical Behavior
Written chapter guide in production. 20 practice questions are live now (from the Role of the Nurse Aide bank):
Measuring Blood Pressure
Written chapter guide in production. 16 practice questions are live now (from the Basic Nursing Skills bank):
Measuring Pulse & Respirations
Written chapter guide in production. 16 practice questions are live now (from the Basic Nursing Skills bank):
Measuring Temperature
Written chapter guide in production. 16 practice questions are live now (from the Basic Nursing Skills bank):
Mobility, Transfers & Body Mechanics
Written chapter guide in production. 18 practice questions are live now (from the Physical Care Skills bank):
Observing & Reporting Changes in Condition
Written chapter guide in production. 15 practice questions are live now (from the Basic Nursing Skills bank):
Oral Care & Denture Care
Written chapter guide in production. 14 practice questions are live now (from the Physical Care Skills bank):
Oxygen & Environment Safety
Written chapter guide in production. 6 practice questions are live now (from the Basic Nursing Skills bank):
PPE & Transmission-Based Precautions
Written chapter guide in production. 18 practice questions are live now (from the Basic Nursing Skills bank):
Pain Observation & Reporting
Written chapter guide in production. 12 practice questions are live now (from the Basic Nursing Skills bank):
Professional Conduct & Scope of Practice
Written chapter guide in production. 15 practice questions are live now (from the Role of the Nurse Aide bank):
Range of Motion & Restorative Care
Written chapter guide in production. 14 practice questions are live now (from the Physical Care Skills bank):
Reporting, Documentation & The Care Plan
Written chapter guide in production. 22 practice questions are live now (from the Role of the Nurse Aide bank):
Resident Rights
Written chapter guide in production. 24 practice questions are live now (from the Role of the Nurse Aide bank):
Restraints & Safe Alternatives
Written chapter guide in production. 9 practice questions are live now (from the Basic Nursing Skills bank):
Safety & Fall Prevention
Written chapter guide in production. 16 practice questions are live now (from the Basic Nursing Skills bank):
Sexuality, Family & Social Needs
Written chapter guide in production. 14 practice questions are live now (from the Psychosocial Care Skills bank):
Skin Care & Pressure Injury Prevention
Written chapter guide in production. 16 practice questions are live now (from the Physical Care Skills bank):
The Health Care Team & Chain of Command
Written chapter guide in production. 16 practice questions are live now (from the Role of the Nurse Aide bank):
Toileting, Elimination & Perineal Aids
Written chapter guide in production. 16 practice questions are live now (from the Physical Care Skills bank):
How to use this guide
- Pick the topic you are weakest on.
- Drill its questions in the practice tests and read every explanation — even for questions you got right.
- Re-check the same topic in your state’s official candidate handbook for anything the explanations flag.
- Finish with a timed run in the Exam Simulator.