Questions and CORRECT Answers
NNAAP (National Nurse Aide Assessment Program) - CORRECT ANSWER - NA test as
determined by OBRA with the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act to set standards across the
board for NAs.
Pearson VUE - CORRECT ANSWER - Written/Oral and Skills test for certification as a
NA. Includes a 30 minutes skills test for 5 skills. Everyone must test on Hand Hygiene.
Oral Exam: - CORRECT ANSWER - MUST BE REQUESTED at application submission.
Eligibility for the exam: - CORRECT ANSWER - 1. Complete application
2. Successful completion of NA I curriculum
3. Successful completion of Clinicals
Time limits on testing/certification - CORRECT ANSWER - Must take within 2 years with
3 total attempts.
Refresher certification: - CORRECT ANSWER - 1. State approved community college
2. Pass test within 2 years/3 attempts of course.
What is needed to apply? - CORRECT ANSWER - 1. Proper ID-2 forms (must be
current).
2. Names MUST MATCH IDs and application
3. Online registration
4. Approval of registration through Pearson Credential Management System
5. Payment (electronic)
6. MUST REGISTER FOR BOTH WRITTEN/ORAL and Skills for first test
, Exam Fees: - CORRECT ANSWER - Written Examination and Skills- $101
Oral Exam and Skills-$101
Written only- $24
Oral only- $24
Skills only- $77
Testing Facility - CORRECT ANSWER - state-approved; will be set up like skills lab
Accommodations: - CORRECT ANSWER - Offered under ADA for those that have a
documented disability.
Can include:
separate testing room
extra testing time
Reader/Recorder for mobility/vision impairments, etc.
Considered case by case with supporting documentation and past accommodation usage.
(if anyone feels they need this and don't know how to go about it, talk to me. It was my career!)
Cancellation/Re-Scheduling: - CORRECT ANSWER - 9 days ahead is required for a one
time re-scheduling without penalty.
Can reschedule within 24 hours (i.e. if you need to retake it)
Rescheduling after the 9 days? Apply for an excused absence.
No call, no show? Nothing back and you lose your spot.