Indiana CNA Skills Exam
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Comprehensive Multiple
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Choice Practice Test
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detailed one
written and graded A+
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Exam Topic: Indiana Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Skills Exam – Comprehensive 150-
Question Practice Test Covering Basic Nursing Skills, Personal Care, Infection Control, Safety &
Emergency Procedures, Resident Rights & Communication, Restorative Care, and Indiana State-
Specific Regulations
Difficulty Level: Advanced / Mixed
Target Audience: CNA candidates preparing for the Indiana State Competency Evaluation Exam
,SECTION 1: EXAM STRUCTURE & REGULATIONS (Questions 1–15)
1. How many multiple-choice questions are on the Indiana CNA written exam, and what is the
minimum passing score?
A) 60 questions, 75% correct
B) 75 questions, 80% correct
C) 100 questions, 80% correct
D) 100 questions, 70% correct
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The Indiana CNA written test consists of 100 multiple-choice questions, and
candidates must score at least 80% (80 correct answers) to pass.
2. How many skills must a candidate demonstrate during the Indiana CNA skills competency
test?
A) 3 skills total
B) 5 skills total, including hand hygiene
C) 5 skills total, excluding handwashing
D) 10 skills randomly selected
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The skills test requires demonstration of proper hand hygiene plus 4 additional skills
that are randomly chosen, for a total of 5 skills.
3. Which organization administers the CNA competency evaluation in Indiana?
A) Indiana State Department of Health directly
B) Ivy Tech Community College
C) Prometric Testing Services
D) Pearson VUE
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The competency evaluation is administered through Ivy Tech Community College,
which has a CNA/QMA Central Testing Office that processes applications and schedules testing
throughout the state.
,4. How many attempts are allowed to pass the Indiana CNA written and skills tests?
A) 2 attempts for each
B) 3 attempts for each
C) 4 attempts within a two-year period
D) Unlimited attempts
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Individuals are given up to four attempts of the written test and up to four attempts
of the skills test within a two-year period.
5. What is the minimum passing requirement for the Indiana CNA skills test?
A) 80% on each skill
B) 100% on all critical steps of each skill
C) 90% overall
D) 75% on each skill
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Indiana requires 100% on all critical steps of skills. Failing to perform critical steps
correctly results in failing the skills test.
6. What is the minimum training hours required to become eligible for the Indiana CNA exam?
A) 30 hours classroom + 75 hours clinical = 105 hours total
B) 75 hours total
C) 50 hours total
D) 100 hours total
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Candidates must complete a state-approved Nurse Aide Training Program consisting
of 30 hours of classroom education and 75 hours of clinical training (105 hours total).
7. What is the fee for taking both the written and skills tests in Indiana as of January 1, 2025?
A) $75.00
B) $90.00
C) $100.00
D) $120.00
, Correct Answer: C
Rationale: As of January 1, 2025, the fee for both the written and skills test is $100.00.
8. To renew CNA certification in Indiana, how many hours must a CNA have worked in a paid
nursing role within the past 24 months?
A) 4 hours
B) 8 hours
C) 16 hours
D) 40 hours
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: To renew CNA registration in Indiana, the CNA must have worked 8 hours at their
place of employment in the paid role of a nurse aide during the past 24 months.
9. What federal legislation established the requirement for nurse aide competency
evaluation?
A) HIPAA of 1996
B) OBRA 1987
C) EMTALA of 1986
D) ADA of 1990
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The Indiana CNA Competency Evaluation is based on OBRA 1987, which established
federal requirements for nurse aide training and competency evaluation.
10. To which Indiana regulatory body must CNAs report and be listed on the registry?
A) Indiana Board of Nursing
B) Indiana Department of Health (IDOH)
C) Indiana Department of Workforce Development
D) Indiana State Medical Board
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: CNAs must be listed in good standing on the Indiana Aides Registry, which is
maintained by the Indiana Department of Health (IDOH).
–
Comprehensive Multiple
-
Choice Practice Test
a well
detailed one
written and graded A+
upgraded
Exam Topic: Indiana Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Skills Exam – Comprehensive 150-
Question Practice Test Covering Basic Nursing Skills, Personal Care, Infection Control, Safety &
Emergency Procedures, Resident Rights & Communication, Restorative Care, and Indiana State-
Specific Regulations
Difficulty Level: Advanced / Mixed
Target Audience: CNA candidates preparing for the Indiana State Competency Evaluation Exam
,SECTION 1: EXAM STRUCTURE & REGULATIONS (Questions 1–15)
1. How many multiple-choice questions are on the Indiana CNA written exam, and what is the
minimum passing score?
A) 60 questions, 75% correct
B) 75 questions, 80% correct
C) 100 questions, 80% correct
D) 100 questions, 70% correct
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The Indiana CNA written test consists of 100 multiple-choice questions, and
candidates must score at least 80% (80 correct answers) to pass.
2. How many skills must a candidate demonstrate during the Indiana CNA skills competency
test?
A) 3 skills total
B) 5 skills total, including hand hygiene
C) 5 skills total, excluding handwashing
D) 10 skills randomly selected
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The skills test requires demonstration of proper hand hygiene plus 4 additional skills
that are randomly chosen, for a total of 5 skills.
3. Which organization administers the CNA competency evaluation in Indiana?
A) Indiana State Department of Health directly
B) Ivy Tech Community College
C) Prometric Testing Services
D) Pearson VUE
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The competency evaluation is administered through Ivy Tech Community College,
which has a CNA/QMA Central Testing Office that processes applications and schedules testing
throughout the state.
,4. How many attempts are allowed to pass the Indiana CNA written and skills tests?
A) 2 attempts for each
B) 3 attempts for each
C) 4 attempts within a two-year period
D) Unlimited attempts
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Individuals are given up to four attempts of the written test and up to four attempts
of the skills test within a two-year period.
5. What is the minimum passing requirement for the Indiana CNA skills test?
A) 80% on each skill
B) 100% on all critical steps of each skill
C) 90% overall
D) 75% on each skill
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Indiana requires 100% on all critical steps of skills. Failing to perform critical steps
correctly results in failing the skills test.
6. What is the minimum training hours required to become eligible for the Indiana CNA exam?
A) 30 hours classroom + 75 hours clinical = 105 hours total
B) 75 hours total
C) 50 hours total
D) 100 hours total
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Candidates must complete a state-approved Nurse Aide Training Program consisting
of 30 hours of classroom education and 75 hours of clinical training (105 hours total).
7. What is the fee for taking both the written and skills tests in Indiana as of January 1, 2025?
A) $75.00
B) $90.00
C) $100.00
D) $120.00
, Correct Answer: C
Rationale: As of January 1, 2025, the fee for both the written and skills test is $100.00.
8. To renew CNA certification in Indiana, how many hours must a CNA have worked in a paid
nursing role within the past 24 months?
A) 4 hours
B) 8 hours
C) 16 hours
D) 40 hours
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: To renew CNA registration in Indiana, the CNA must have worked 8 hours at their
place of employment in the paid role of a nurse aide during the past 24 months.
9. What federal legislation established the requirement for nurse aide competency
evaluation?
A) HIPAA of 1996
B) OBRA 1987
C) EMTALA of 1986
D) ADA of 1990
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The Indiana CNA Competency Evaluation is based on OBRA 1987, which established
federal requirements for nurse aide training and competency evaluation.
10. To which Indiana regulatory body must CNAs report and be listed on the registry?
A) Indiana Board of Nursing
B) Indiana Department of Health (IDOH)
C) Indiana Department of Workforce Development
D) Indiana State Medical Board
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: CNAs must be listed in good standing on the Indiana Aides Registry, which is
maintained by the Indiana Department of Health (IDOH).
