CNA Cheat Sheet.
The night-before summary, built like the exam.

CNA (NNAAP) Exam — Quick Facts

• Written test: 70 multiple-choice questions.
• Time limit: 90 minutes for the written portion.
• To pass: You must pass both the written (knowledge) test AND the skills evaluation — passing one alone is not enough.

Pacing Math (Written)

• 90 min ÷ 70 questions ≈ ~1.3 minutes (about 77 seconds) per question.
• Flag-and-return: never spend more than ~90 sec on any single item on the first pass.

Two-Part Structure — Must Remember

• The exam has two independent parts: a written/knowledge test and a hands-on skills assessment.
• Both are scored separately; a fail on either part means you retake that part.
• Study strategy: dedicate roughly equal prep to memorizing facts (for the written) and rehearsing physical skills to muscle memory (for the skills eval).

Skills-Eval Universals (apply to nearly every skill)

• Knock, greet the resident by name, and explain the procedure before starting.
• Wash hands at the start and end of the skill.
• Provide privacy (close door/curtain) and ensure resident comfort.
• Lock bed/wheelchair wheels; raise the bed to a safe working height, lower it when finished.
• Place the call light within reach before leaving.
• These "indirect care" steps are commonly the difference between pass and fail — do them on every skill.

Test-Day Reminders

• Bring valid ID; arrive early.
• Answer every written question — there is no penalty for guessing on multiple-choice items.
• For skills, perform steps in order and out loud where required; do not skip the safety/comfort steps.