Fundamentals
NNAAP® Written Exam: What CNAs Are Tested On
How the NNAAP® nurse aide written test is structured and the skill domains it emphasizes.
Exam structure
The NNAAP® written (oral) examination assesses knowledge required of nurse aides in long-term care and related settings.1 Candidates encounter multiple-choice questions and reading comprehension items based on care scenarios.
SalusPrep's daily mock exam follows the 70-question, two-hour written format: 60 multiple-choice and 10 reading comprehension questions.
Content domains
Questions cover physical care skills, psychosocial care, the role of the nurse aide, infection control, restorative skills, and safety/emergency procedures.
Federal nursing home regulations emphasize resident rights, dignity, and quality of care — themes that appear throughout the exam.2
