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Key Facts: Arizona CNA Exam
75%
Written Passing Score
Headmaster / AZBN
75
Written Questions
D&SDT-Headmaster
60 min
Written Time Limit
Headmaster
$130
Total Exam Fee
$35 knowledge + $95 skills
80%
Skills Task Minimum
Each task separately
45 days
Wait After 2 Written Fails
Headmaster policy
Arizona uses Headmaster (D&SDT) to administer its CNA competency exam — a 75-question written test in 60 minutes with a 75% passing threshold. This is more questions in less time than most states (Credentia gives 70 questions in 120 minutes; Prometric gives 60 in 90 minutes). Arizona uniquely offers two nurse aide levels: CNA (basic registry) and LNA (Licensed Nurse Aide, requiring additional fingerprinting). After passing, candidates apply to AZBN at azbn.gov and must provide citizenship documents for registry listing. The skills exam requires 80% on each task — missing any bolded key step is an automatic failure.
About the Arizona CNA Exam
The Arizona CNA exam is a two-part Headmaster test: a 75-question written test (60 min) and a clinical skills demonstration. Passing certifies you for the Arizona AZBN Nurse Aide Registry. Arizona uniquely offers both CNA and Licensed Nurse Aide (LNA) credentials, with LNA requiring additional fingerprinting and AZBN application.
Questions
75 scored questions
Time Limit
60 minutes written + skills test
Passing Score
75% written + 80% per skill task
Exam Fee
$130 (D&SDT-Headmaster / Arizona State Board of Nursing (AZBN))
Arizona CNA Exam Content Outline
Personal Care (9 questions)
Bathing, grooming, dressing, perineal care, oral hygiene, nail care, elimination
Basic Nursing Skills (9 questions)
Vital signs, ROM, transfers, positioning, nutrition, I&O, assistive devices
Infection Control (8 questions)
Hand hygiene, PPE, standard precautions, isolation categories, needlestick response
Safety (7 questions)
Fall prevention, fire safety (RACE/PASS), body mechanics, restraint alternatives, emergency response
Communication (7 questions)
Therapeutic communication, documentation, reporting, HIPAA, language access
Role & Responsibility (7 questions)
Scope of practice, AZ CNA vs. LNA distinction, mandatory reporting, professionalism
Data Collection (6 questions)
Vital sign measurement, observation, reporting changes, intake/output
Resident's Rights (6 questions)
Privacy, dignity, right to refuse, advance directives, HIPAA, ombudsman
Mental Health (4 questions)
Depression, anxiety, grief, behavioral approaches, therapeutic environment
Care Impaired (4 questions)
Dementia stages, Alzheimer's care, validation therapy, wandering prevention
Disease Process (4 questions)
Common chronic conditions, stroke signs (FAST), diabetic emergencies, CHF
Older Adult Growth & Development (4 questions)
Normal aging changes, psychosocial needs, restorative care, age-related modifications
How to Pass the Arizona CNA Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: 75% written + 80% per skill task
- Exam length: 75 questions
- Time limit: 60 minutes written + skills test
- Exam fee: $130
Keys to Passing
- Complete 500+ practice questions
- Score 80%+ consistently before scheduling
- Focus on highest-weighted sections
- Use our AI tutor for tough concepts
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Arizona CNA exam passing score?
Arizona requires a 75% score (56 out of 75 correct questions) to pass the written knowledge exam. The skills exam requires 80% on each individual skill task. Missing any bolded key step on a skill is an automatic failure for that task. Both parts must be passed to earn your CNA credential.
Who administers the Arizona CNA exam?
D&S Diversified Technologies (D&SDT) / Headmaster administers the Arizona CNA competency exam on behalf of the Arizona State Board of Nursing (AZBN). The exam is taken on Headmaster's TMU© internet-connected computer system. After passing, AZBN processes your registry application.
What is the difference between Arizona CNA and LNA?
Arizona offers two nurse aide credentials. A CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) requires passing the competency exam and applying to AZBN with citizenship documents — no fingerprinting required. An LNA (Licensed Nursing Assistant) requires everything for a CNA PLUS additional fingerprinting and a separate AZBN application with additional fees. LNA is a higher credential.
How long do I have to retake the Arizona CNA written exam?
If you fail the written knowledge exam twice, you must wait 45 days before scheduling a third attempt. This 45-day wait does NOT apply to the skills exam. You can retake a failed skills test without waiting. Note that your skills retest will always include at least one task you previously failed.
What ID do I need for the Arizona CNA exam?
You must present an acceptable government-issued photo ID at every exam component. Acceptable IDs include an Arizona Driver's License (issued after January 1, 1997), State ID Card, US Passport, Military ID, or Alien Registration Card. The first and last names on your ID must exactly match the name in the AZBN database as entered by your training program.
How do I get listed on the Arizona CNA Registry after passing?
After passing both exam components, D&SDT-Headmaster electronically submits your results to AZBN. You must then complete the AZBN online application at azbn.gov, upload your citizenship documents (proof of legal presence), and provide your training program completion certificate. Only after AZBN approves your application will you be listed on the CNA Registry.