CNA Study Guide 2026–2027 — Redesigned Illustrated Edition | 200 Practice Questions

Prepare for your state Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) competency exam with a complete, illustrated study guide covering both the written (or oral) knowledge test and the hands-on skills evaluation.

This 92-page printable PDF organizes the nurse aide exam into 3 content review sections and 20 chapters, pairs every topic with quick-reference tables, labeled diagrams, and step-by-step flowcharts, and finishes with two full-length practice tests: 200 exam-style questions, each with a detailed explanation.

WHAT'S INSIDE

• Exam overview: how the written test and skills evaluation work, common formats (NNAAP and Prometric), skills commonly tested, critical element steps, scoring, retakes, and registry rules
• Section 1 · Physical Care Skills: hygiene, dressing, nutrition and hydration, elimination, rest and positioning, vital signs and measurements, infection control, patient safety, emergencies and CPR, end-of-life care, therapeutic procedures, observation and reporting, and restorative care
• Section 2 · Psychosocial Care Skills: emotional and mental health needs, dementia and delirium, challenging behaviors, suicide warning signs, and spiritual and cultural needs
• Section 3 · Role of the Nurse Aide: communication, client rights and HIPAA, scope of practice and legal terms, ethical behavior, and the health care team
• Diagrams and flowcharts: pulse sites, chain of infection, head-of-bed positions, the clock method, Maslow's hierarchy, handwashing, PPE order, RACE, PASS, FAST, SBAR, and the chain of survival
• Final Review Checklist, a sample 6-week study schedule, FAQs, test-taking strategies, and test-anxiety techniques
• 2 full-length practice tests (100 questions each) with complete answer keys and explanations
• Clickable table of contents for easy navigation on any device

WHO IT'S FOR

Nurse aide students in state-approved training programs, career changers, and health care workers preparing for the CNA certification exam.

FORMAT

Instant digital download (PDF, 8.5 × 11 in). Print it or study on a tablet, laptop, or phone. No physical item will be shipped.

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