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Key Facts: Arkansas CNA Exam

75

Knowledge Questions

Headmaster July 2026 handbook

60 min

Knowledge Time

Headmaster July 2026 handbook

76%

Knowledge Passing Score

Headmaster July 2026 handbook

3-4

Manual Skill Tasks

Headmaster July 2026 handbook

80% + key steps

Skill Standard

Headmaster July 2026 handbook

$30 + $95

Self-Pay Exam Fees

Headmaster July 2026 handbook

The knowledge test has 75 questions in 60 minutes and requires 76% or better. The manual skills test assigns 3 or 4 tasks in 30 minutes; every task needs at least 80% of its steps and every bold key step. Self-pay fees are $30 knowledge and $95 skills, with a $40 audio knowledge option. Candidates have three attempts per component and one year after training. The standard training route requires at least 91 hours.

Sample Arkansas CNA Practice Questions

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1Which Arkansas state agency oversees the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) program and the Arkansas Nurse Aide Registry (ARNAR)?
A.Arkansas State Board of Nursing
B.Arkansas Department of Human Services (DHS), Office of Long Term Care (OLTC)
C.Arkansas Department of Health, Division of Long Term Care
D.Arkansas Health Care Association
Explanation: The Arkansas Department of Human Services (DHS), Office of Long Term Care (OLTC) oversees the CNA program in Arkansas and administers the Arkansas Nurse Aide Registry (ARNAR). The OLTC contracts with D&S Diversified Technologies (Headmaster) to develop and administer the competency exam and manage the registry. CNAs with questions about program regulations should contact the OLTC at cna.oltc@arkansas.gov.
2A newly trained nursing assistant in Arkansas must pass both the knowledge and skills exams within what timeframe after completing a training program?
A.6 months
B.1 year
C.18 months
D.2 years
Explanation: Per Arkansas regulations, a newly trained nurse aide must successfully pass both the knowledge and skills exams within one (1) year of successfully completing an approved training program. If this deadline is missed, the candidate must retake the training program before becoming eligible to test again. This rule aligns with federal OBRA requirements for CNA certification.
3A resident asks a CNA to perform a medication injection because the nurse is busy. What is the MOST appropriate response?
A.Perform the injection if the CNA has seen it done before
B.Explain that administering injections is outside the CNA's scope of practice and notify the nurse
C.Ask the charge nurse over the phone for permission before proceeding
D.Perform the injection only if the resident has consented
Explanation: Administering medications, including injections, is strictly outside the CNA's scope of practice in Arkansas and every state. CNAs provide basic care under the supervision of licensed nurses. When asked to perform a task beyond their training, a CNA must respectfully decline and report the resident's need to the appropriate nurse immediately. Never performing tasks outside scope of practice protects both the resident and the CNA.
4An Arkansas CNA discovers that a fellow nursing assistant has been systematically stealing small amounts of cash from residents' rooms. What should the CNA do FIRST?
A.Confront the coworker directly and demand they stop
B.Wait to gather more evidence before reporting
C.Report the suspected misappropriation immediately to the supervisor
D.Inform the residents' family members before management
Explanation: Misappropriation of resident property is a form of financial abuse and must be reported immediately to the supervisor. In Arkansas, substantiated findings of abuse, neglect, misappropriation of property, or exploitation are recorded on the Arkansas Nurse Aide Registry (ARNAR) and can result in permanent prohibition from working as a CNA. The CNA has a legal and ethical duty to report—not investigate personally.
5What is the passing score required on the knowledge portion of the Arkansas CNA exam as administered by Headmaster?
A.70%
B.75%
C.76%
D.80%
Explanation: In Arkansas, candidates must achieve a score of 76% or better to pass the knowledge (written) portion of the CNA competency exam administered by Headmaster/D&S Diversified Technologies. The knowledge exam consists of 75 multiple-choice questions with a 60-minute time limit. Both the knowledge exam and the clinical skills exam must be passed to become certified.
6When using a gait belt to transfer a resident from bed to wheelchair, where should the CNA position the gait belt?
A.Around the resident's chest, just below the armpits
B.Around the resident's waist, over clothing
C.Around the resident's hips, below the waist
D.Around the resident's thighs, just above the knees
Explanation: A gait belt should be placed around the resident's waist, over clothing (never on bare skin), snug enough that only two fingers can fit under it. The belt is positioned at the waist to provide the CNA with a secure grip to control the resident's center of gravity during transfers. Placing it above or below the waist reduces control and increases fall risk.
7A resident attempts to get out of bed unassisted, despite a fall-risk care plan that requires two-person assistance. The CNA is alone in the room. What is the BEST action?
A.Allow the resident to attempt the transfer since it's their right to move independently
B.Physically restrain the resident from getting up until help arrives
C.Stay with the resident, calmly encourage them to wait, and call for help using the call light or voice
D.Leave the room briefly to get a second CNA, locking the door behind you
Explanation: The CNA should never leave a high-fall-risk resident alone when they are attempting to get up. The correct action is to stay with the resident, use calm reassurance to encourage waiting, and use the nurse call system or call out for help. Physical restraint without a physician's order is abuse. Locking a resident in a room is also a rights violation. Prevention through presence and communication is the key principle.
8A CNA notices smoke coming from a resident's wastebasket. Using the RACE fire-response protocol, what is the FIRST action?
A.Activate the fire alarm (Alarm)
B.Remove residents in immediate danger (Rescue)
C.Close all doors and windows (Contain)
D.Extinguish the fire if small (Extinguish)
Explanation: RACE stands for: Rescue → Alarm → Contain → Extinguish. The FIRST priority is always to Rescue (remove) any residents in immediate danger from the fire. After ensuring residents are safe, activate the alarm, then contain the fire by closing doors, and finally extinguish if safe to do so. Human life always comes before property. Never pass a person in danger to sound an alarm first.
9Which body mechanics principle is MOST important for a CNA to practice when lifting or moving heavy objects to prevent back injury?
A.Bend at the waist and keep legs straight to use large back muscles
B.Bend at the knees, keep your back straight, and use your leg muscles
C.Twist at the waist to position yourself closest to the object
D.Hold the object as far from your body as possible to maintain balance
Explanation: Proper body mechanics requires bending at the knees (not the waist), keeping the back straight, and using powerful leg muscles to lift. Objects should be held close to the body to reduce leverage on the spine. Twisting the back while lifting is a primary cause of injury—instead, move your feet to turn. Back injuries are the most common occupational injury for CNAs, making proper mechanics essential.
10A resident with oxygen therapy is found smoking in his room. What is the MOST immediate safety concern, and what should the CNA do?
A.It is safe since oxygen is not a flammable gas; let the resident finish
B.Tell the resident to keep the window open while smoking to ventilate the room
C.Remove the cigarette immediately and explain that oxygen greatly increases fire risk; notify the nurse
D.Allow smoking in designated areas only after turning off the oxygen
Explanation: Oxygen is not flammable itself but dramatically accelerates combustion, making any open flame or spark extremely dangerous. A cigarette near an oxygen source can cause a severe fire or explosion. The CNA must remove the cigarette immediately to prevent injury, then notify the charge nurse. This is an urgent safety situation that supersedes resident preferences. The nurse and care team must then address the safety issue appropriately.

About the Arkansas CNA Exam

The current Arkansas Nurse Aide competency exam has a 75-question computer knowledge test and a 30-minute manual skills test with 3 or 4 randomly selected tasks. D&S Headmaster administers the exam for Arkansas DHS.

Questions

75 scored questions

Time Limit

60 minutes knowledge + 30 minutes skills (3 or 4 tasks)

Passing Score

76% knowledge; at least 80% on every skill task plus every bold key step

Exam Fee

$30 knowledge + $95 skills per attempt ($40 audio knowledge) (Headmaster / D&S Diversified Technologies (Arkansas DHS/OLTC))

Arkansas CNA Exam Content Outline

Not published

Basic Nursing Skills (11 questions)

Vital signs, positioning, transfers, body mechanics, skin integrity, nutrition, and routine care.

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Infection Control (9 questions)

Standard precautions, hand hygiene, PPE, contamination control, and exposure prevention.

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Personal Care (8 questions)

Bathing, oral care, grooming, elimination, catheter care, feeding, and dressing.

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Safety (8 questions)

Falls, transfers, call-light access, emergencies, resident protection, and safe equipment use.

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Role and Responsibility (7 questions)

Scope, delegation, professionalism, care plans, registry duties, and reporting.

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Resident Rights (6 questions)

Privacy, dignity, choice, refusal, confidentiality, abuse, neglect, and misappropriation.

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Aging Process / Restorative Care (5 questions)

Normal aging, independence, range of motion, positioning, and adaptive support.

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Communication (5 questions)

Resident-centered communication, documentation, reporting changes, and adapting to impairments.

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Disease Process (5 questions)

Common conditions, signs and symptoms, prevention, and prompt escalation of changes.

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Data Collection (4 questions)

Measurements, intake and output, weight, objective observation, and exact recording.

Not published

Mental Health (4 questions)

Emotional needs, behavior changes, grief, and supportive care.

Not published

Care Impaired (3 questions)

Dementia, sensory limitations, redirection, and individualized support.

How to Pass the Arkansas CNA Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: 76% knowledge; at least 80% on every skill task plus every bold key step
  • Exam length: 75 questions
  • Time limit: 60 minutes knowledge + 30 minutes skills (3 or 4 tasks)
  • Exam fee: $30 knowledge + $95 skills per attempt ($40 audio knowledge)

Keys to Passing

  • Work through all 498 available questions
  • Review every answer and explanation
  • Track weak areas and revisit them
  • Use our AI tutor for tough concepts

Arkansas CNA Study Tips from Top Performers

1Use the current 75-question, 60-minute knowledge format and target above the official 76% minimum
2Study all 12 published subject areas; Headmaster publishes item counts, not percentage weights
3Rehearse 3- and 4-task combinations inside 30 minutes rather than an obsolete fixed five-skill format
4Demonstrate every step physically; verbalization alone does not earn credit
5Treat every bold key step as mandatory and score at least 80% on each assigned task
6If you make a mistake, announce the correction and correctly redo the step before time expires or you finish
7Keep identification, TMU login, check-in, attire, and remote-testing rules aligned to the current handbook

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the current Arkansas CNA exam formats and passing standards?

The knowledge exam has 75 multiple-choice questions, allows 60 minutes, and requires 76% or better. The manual skills test assigns 3 or 4 tasks, allows 30 minutes, and requires at least 80% on every task plus every bold key step.

How much does the Arkansas CNA exam cost?

Self-pay fees are $30 for the knowledge exam and $95 for the skills test per attempt. The audio knowledge option costs $40. DHS funds testing for candidates employed by, or holding a qualifying letter of intent from, a Medicaid-certified nursing facility; confirm eligibility in the current handbook.

Can I take the Arkansas CNA knowledge exam remotely?

Yes. The July 2026 Headmaster handbook offers a remotely proctored knowledge exam when the candidate meets the device, video, room, identification, check-in, and security requirements. The manual skills test remains an in-person demonstration.

How many attempts do I get?

You have three attempts to pass each component within one year after completing training. If you exceed either the attempt limit or the one-year window, you must complete another approved training program before testing again.

What training is required on the standard route?

Arkansas rule 20 CAR § 403-203 requires at least 91 total hours: no less than 75 clock hours of training plus 16 hours of supervised practical training.

How do I keep my Arkansas Nurse Aide Registry eligibility active?

Renew every 24 months through TMU. Renewal requires at least 8 consecutive hours of paid nurse-aide nursing or nursing-related services during the preceding 24 months, verified by the employer.