NNAAP Nurse Aide Exam, written test (Credentia, multistate)

Exam at a glance

Questions

70

Duration

120 minutes

Pass mark

not published

Sections

Written (knowledge) test · Skills evaluation

Exam type

Written and oral/practical

Language

English

Authority

Pennsylvania nurse aide registry / Credentia NNAAP

Curriculum

Built from the question bank and updated automatically when new questions are added. 10 modules · 327 questions · Last updated: 30 October 2026

1. 01Activities of daily living42 questions · 12.8 % of the bank

   Chapters

   • Foundations: patient positions and peripheral intravenous cannulas
   • Foundations: urinary catheters and nasogastric tubes

   Sample question

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   A resident with weakness on her left side after a stroke wants to put on a cardigan. How should the nurse aide help?

   AGuide the right arm into the sleeve firstBPut both arms in at the same timeCHave her wear the cardigan over her shoulders onlyDGuide the left arm into the sleeve first

   Keys: 1–5 or A–E to choose, Enter to check and continue, F to mark.

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2. 02Basic care: skin, elimination and nutrition39 questions · 11.9 % of the bank

   Chapters

   • Foundations: safe medication administration and injections
   • Foundations: preventing and staging pressure injuries

   Sample question

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   A resident cannot move herself in bed. How often should the aide reposition her?

   AOnce each shiftBAt least every 2 hoursCOnly when she asksDEvery 6 hours

   Keys: 1–5 or A–E to choose, Enter to check and continue, F to mark.

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3. 03Communication26 questions · 8 % of the bank

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   How should the aide speak to a resident who has trouble hearing?

   AShout from the doorwayBFace the resident and speak clearly in a lower toneCSpeak quickly so the resident hears moreDTurn away while talking

   Keys: 1–5 or A–E to choose, Enter to check and continue, F to mark.

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4. 04Infection prevention and control39 questions · 11.9 % of the bank

   Chapters

   • Foundations: hand-rub technique and personal protective equipment

   Sample question

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   What is the single most important way a nurse aide can prevent the spread of infection?

   AWearing a mask all shiftBOpening windows in roomsCGiving residents daily bathsDCleaning hands before and after resident care

   Keys: 1–5 or A–E to choose, Enter to check and continue, F to mark.

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5. 05Psychosocial care, dementia and culture39 questions · 11.9 % of the bank

   Sample question

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   How should the aide give instructions to a resident with dementia?

   ASeveral steps at once to save timeBIn a loud, fast voiceCOne simple step at a timeDIn writing only

   Keys: 1–5 or A–E to choose, Enter to check and continue, F to mark.

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6. 06Restorative care26 questions · 8 % of the bank
7. 07Resident rights, legal and ethical behavior26 questions · 8 % of the bank
8. 08Safety and emergencies39 questions · 11.9 % of the bank
9. 09The nurse aide as a member of the health care team22 questions · 6.7 % of the bank
10. 10Vital signs and measurements29 questions · 8.9 % of the bank

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From registration to licence

The usual steps with Pennsylvania nurse aide registry / Credentia NNAAP. Details can change; check the current rules with Pennsylvania nurse aide registry / Credentia NNAAP before you register.

1. Check eligibility and collect your documents (degree, experience, good standing).
2. Create an account with Pennsylvania nurse aide registry / Credentia NNAAP and submit the application.
3. Receive the exam eligibility and book a date with the test centre.
4. Sit the exam. Results usually come within days.
5. After passing: complete licensing (for example primary source verification) and receive your licence.

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