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OHIO STATE TESTED NURSING ASSISTANT (STNA) EXAM
PRACTICE 2026/2027 COMPLETE (100) CURRENT TESTING
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS WITH DETAILED
RATIONALES.
(STNA)
Prepare for the Ohio State Tested Nursing Assistant (STNA) Exam – Ohio Department of
Health (ODH) with a focused study resource designed to reinforce essential nurse aide
knowledge and patient-care skills. It supports review of resident safety, infection
control, personal care, vital signs, communication, mobility, nutrition, emergency
procedures, and residents’ rights. Use the material to strengthen practical knowledge,
improve prioritization, and identify areas that may require additional review before the
competency examination. This resource is best suited for Ohio STNA candidates,
nurse aide students, and individuals preparing for the Ohio nursing assistant
competency examination.
MULTIPLE CHOICE.
SECTION 1: ROLE, RESPONSIBILITY & SCOPE OF PRACTICE (Questions 1–
10)
Question 1:
What does STNA stand for in Ohio?
A) State Training Nursing Assistant
B) Standard Training Nurse Aide
C) State Tested Nursing Assistant
D) Senior Tested Nursing Aide
Answer: C) State Tested Nursing Assistant
Rationale: STNA stands for State Tested Nursing Assistant. Ohio uses
STNA as the official title for the nurse aide role that other states call a
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA). The Ohio Department of Health (ODH)
oversees this credential under the federally required Nurse Aide Training
and Competency Evaluation Program (NATCEP).
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Question 2:
Which agency is responsible for the STNA credential in Ohio?
A) The Ohio Board of Nursing
B) The Ohio Department of Health (ODH)
C) The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
D) The Ohio Medical Board
Answer: B) The Ohio Department of Health (ODH)
Rationale: The Ohio Department of Health (ODH) is the governing body for
the State Tested Nursing Assistant (STNA) credential in Ohio. ODH
administers the Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program
(NATCEP) and maintains the Ohio Nurse Aide Registry. While D&S
Headmaster delivers and scores the exam, ODH sets the standards and
approves training programs.
Question 3:
How many hours of training are required to become an STNA in Ohio?
A) 50 hours
B) 75 hours
C) 100 hours
D) 120 hours
Answer: B) 75 hours
Rationale: Ohio requires completion of a 75-hour Nurse Aide Training and
Competency Evaluation Program (NATCEP) approved by ODH. This
includes at least 59 hours of classroom and skills training and at least 16
hours of supervised clinical practice in a long-term care facility.
Question 4:
Which of the following is the primary role of a State Tested Nursing Assistant
(STNA)?
A) Diagnosing medical conditions
B) Prescribing medications
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C) Providing direct personal care under the supervision of a licensed nurse
D) Developing the resident's care plan independently
Answer: C) Providing direct personal care under the supervision of a
licensed nurse
Rationale: The STNA works under the supervision of a licensed nurse (RN
or LPN) and provides direct personal care to residents. STNAs do not
diagnose, prescribe, or develop care plans independently.
Question 5:
A resident's family member asks the STNA for a copy of the resident's medical
records. What is the MOST appropriate response?
A) "I can give you a copy right now."
B) "I'll print them out for you after my shift."
C) "I am not authorized to release medical records. Please speak with the
charge nurse."
D) "You don't need to see those records."
Answer: C) I am not authorized to release medical records. Please speak
with the charge nurse.
Rationale: Medical records are confidential and protected by HIPAA.
STNAs are not authorized to release medical records. The STNA should
direct the family member to the charge nurse or supervisor.
Question 6:
What is the passing score for the Ohio STNA knowledge exam?
A) 60%
B) 70%
C) 75%
D) 80%
Answer: B) 70%
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Rationale: Candidates must earn 70% or better to pass the written
knowledge exam. With 79 questions, this means approximately 56 correct
answers are required.
Question 7:
How many questions are on the Ohio STNA knowledge exam?
A) 50 questions
B) 65 questions
C) 79 questions
D) 100 questions
Answer: C) 79 questions
Rationale: The written knowledge exam has 79 multiple-choice questions
with a 90-minute time limit.
Question 8:
How much time is allowed to complete the Ohio STNA knowledge exam?
A) 60 minutes
B) 75 minutes
C) 90 minutes
D) 120 minutes
Answer: C) 90 minutes
Rationale: The knowledge test has a 90-minute time limit to complete the
79 multiple-choice questions.
Question 9:
How many attempts does a candidate have to pass the STNA exam within the
training completion window?
A) 1 attempt
B) 2 attempts
OHIO STATE TESTED NURSING ASSISTANT (STNA) EXAM
PRACTICE 2026/2027 COMPLETE (100) CURRENT TESTING
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS WITH DETAILED
RATIONALES.
(STNA)
Prepare for the Ohio State Tested Nursing Assistant (STNA) Exam – Ohio Department of
Health (ODH) with a focused study resource designed to reinforce essential nurse aide
knowledge and patient-care skills. It supports review of resident safety, infection
control, personal care, vital signs, communication, mobility, nutrition, emergency
procedures, and residents’ rights. Use the material to strengthen practical knowledge,
improve prioritization, and identify areas that may require additional review before the
competency examination. This resource is best suited for Ohio STNA candidates,
nurse aide students, and individuals preparing for the Ohio nursing assistant
competency examination.
MULTIPLE CHOICE.
SECTION 1: ROLE, RESPONSIBILITY & SCOPE OF PRACTICE (Questions 1–
10)
Question 1:
What does STNA stand for in Ohio?
A) State Training Nursing Assistant
B) Standard Training Nurse Aide
C) State Tested Nursing Assistant
D) Senior Tested Nursing Aide
Answer: C) State Tested Nursing Assistant
Rationale: STNA stands for State Tested Nursing Assistant. Ohio uses
STNA as the official title for the nurse aide role that other states call a
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA). The Ohio Department of Health (ODH)
oversees this credential under the federally required Nurse Aide Training
and Competency Evaluation Program (NATCEP).
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Question 2:
Which agency is responsible for the STNA credential in Ohio?
A) The Ohio Board of Nursing
B) The Ohio Department of Health (ODH)
C) The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
D) The Ohio Medical Board
Answer: B) The Ohio Department of Health (ODH)
Rationale: The Ohio Department of Health (ODH) is the governing body for
the State Tested Nursing Assistant (STNA) credential in Ohio. ODH
administers the Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program
(NATCEP) and maintains the Ohio Nurse Aide Registry. While D&S
Headmaster delivers and scores the exam, ODH sets the standards and
approves training programs.
Question 3:
How many hours of training are required to become an STNA in Ohio?
A) 50 hours
B) 75 hours
C) 100 hours
D) 120 hours
Answer: B) 75 hours
Rationale: Ohio requires completion of a 75-hour Nurse Aide Training and
Competency Evaluation Program (NATCEP) approved by ODH. This
includes at least 59 hours of classroom and skills training and at least 16
hours of supervised clinical practice in a long-term care facility.
Question 4:
Which of the following is the primary role of a State Tested Nursing Assistant
(STNA)?
A) Diagnosing medical conditions
B) Prescribing medications
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C) Providing direct personal care under the supervision of a licensed nurse
D) Developing the resident's care plan independently
Answer: C) Providing direct personal care under the supervision of a
licensed nurse
Rationale: The STNA works under the supervision of a licensed nurse (RN
or LPN) and provides direct personal care to residents. STNAs do not
diagnose, prescribe, or develop care plans independently.
Question 5:
A resident's family member asks the STNA for a copy of the resident's medical
records. What is the MOST appropriate response?
A) "I can give you a copy right now."
B) "I'll print them out for you after my shift."
C) "I am not authorized to release medical records. Please speak with the
charge nurse."
D) "You don't need to see those records."
Answer: C) I am not authorized to release medical records. Please speak
with the charge nurse.
Rationale: Medical records are confidential and protected by HIPAA.
STNAs are not authorized to release medical records. The STNA should
direct the family member to the charge nurse or supervisor.
Question 6:
What is the passing score for the Ohio STNA knowledge exam?
A) 60%
B) 70%
C) 75%
D) 80%
Answer: B) 70%
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Rationale: Candidates must earn 70% or better to pass the written
knowledge exam. With 79 questions, this means approximately 56 correct
answers are required.
Question 7:
How many questions are on the Ohio STNA knowledge exam?
A) 50 questions
B) 65 questions
C) 79 questions
D) 100 questions
Answer: C) 79 questions
Rationale: The written knowledge exam has 79 multiple-choice questions
with a 90-minute time limit.
Question 8:
How much time is allowed to complete the Ohio STNA knowledge exam?
A) 60 minutes
B) 75 minutes
C) 90 minutes
D) 120 minutes
Answer: C) 90 minutes
Rationale: The knowledge test has a 90-minute time limit to complete the
79 multiple-choice questions.
Question 9:
How many attempts does a candidate have to pass the STNA exam within the
training completion window?
A) 1 attempt
B) 2 attempts
