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A Georgia nurse aide is providing oral care to a resident who is unconscious. Which action is the MOST important to prevent aspiration?

Use a large amount of water to rinse the mouth thoroughly

Position the resident on their side and use a small amount of fluid

Use a full toothbrush with toothpaste as usual

Perform oral care every 8 hours to save time

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Key Facts: Georgia CNA Exam

Written Test Questions

Credentia NNAAP / Georgia DCH

90 min

Written Test Time Limit

Credentia

70%

Written Passing Score

Georgia DCH

85 hrs

Min. Training Required (24 clinical)

Georgia DCH / OBRA

Max Attempts (1-year window)

Georgia DCH regulations

8 hrs

Work Required per 24 Months

Georgia Nurse Aide Registry

Georgia uses Credentia (NNAAP format) for its CNA exam — 60 questions in 90 minutes, 70% to pass. The clinical skills test requires 5 randomly selected skills with hand washing always included. If your employer is a nursing home, they must pay your exam fees. Program oversight is by Alliant Health Solutions (registry manager) under the Georgia DCH. You get 3 attempts within 1 year before you must retake the full training program. Georgia requires only 8 hours of paid nurse aide work every 24 months to keep your registry listing active — report to Alliant Health Solutions to renew.

Sample Georgia CNA Practice Questions

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1A Georgia nurse aide is providing oral care to a resident who is unconscious. Which action is the MOST important to prevent aspiration?

A.Use a large amount of water to rinse the mouth thoroughly

B.Position the resident on their side and use a small amount of fluid

C.Use a full toothbrush with toothpaste as usual

D.Perform oral care every 8 hours to save time

Explanation: For unconscious residents, positioning on the side uses gravity to prevent fluid from flowing toward the airway. Only small amounts of fluid should be used, and a suction device should be available. This technique is essential because unconscious residents cannot protect their own airway from aspiration.

2When assisting a resident with ambulation in a Georgia nursing facility, the nurse aide notices the resident suddenly starts to fall. The BEST action is to:

A.Step aside quickly to avoid being injured

B.Grab the resident's arm and pull them back upright

C.Ease the resident gently to the floor, protecting their head

D.Call for help before doing anything

Explanation: If a resident begins to fall, the nurse aide should ease them to the floor in a controlled manner, protecting the head and other vulnerable areas. Attempting to stop or reverse a fall can cause injuries to both the resident and the aide. Guiding the fall minimizes injury better than preventing it.

3A resident in a Georgia long-term care facility has a Foley catheter. Which observation should the nurse aide report to the nurse IMMEDIATELY?

A.The urine is pale yellow and clear

B.The drainage bag is half full

C.The urine is dark amber with a strong odor

D.The catheter tubing is looped on the bed

Explanation: Dark amber urine with a strong odor may indicate dehydration, infection, or other serious conditions that require prompt nursing assessment. These are abnormal findings that must be reported immediately. Pale yellow urine is normal, a half-full bag is expected, and a looped tube should be corrected but is not immediately reportable.

4When providing perineal care to a male resident, the nurse aide should:

A.Clean from the anal area toward the penis

B.Clean the penis in a back-and-forth motion

C.Retract the foreskin (if uncircumcised) and clean the glans, then replace the foreskin

D.Skip the anal area to maintain dignity

Explanation: For uncircumcised male residents, the foreskin must be gently retracted to clean beneath it, then replaced to its natural position afterward. Failure to replace the foreskin can cause paraphimosis, a painful and dangerous condition. The urethral opening is cleaned first, then surrounding areas, moving away from the meatus.

5A nurse aide in Georgia is assisting a resident with left-sided hemiplegia to put on a shirt. Which sequence is correct?

A.Right arm first, then left arm

B.Left arm first (affected side), then right arm

C.Either arm can go first; the order does not matter

D.The resident should dress themselves without assistance

Explanation: The rule "dress the weak side first, undress the strong side first" protects the affected limb from strain. Starting with the weaker left arm requires less range of motion manipulation and reduces the risk of injury. When undressing, the stronger arm is removed first.

6The Georgia Nurse Aide Registry requires that a CNA work at least how many paid hours within a 24-month period to maintain active certification?

A.4 hours

B.8 hours

C.16 hours

D.24 hours

Explanation: Georgia requires CNAs to have worked at least 8 paid hours as a nurse aide under the supervision of a licensed nurse (RN or LPN) within each continuous 24-month period since their last recertification. This requirement, managed through Alliant Health Solutions, ensures CNAs maintain active clinical practice.

7During a bed bath, a nurse aide notices a reddened area on a resident's coccyx (tailbone). The FIRST action should be to:

A.Apply lotion and massage the area vigorously

B.Document the finding and tell the charge nurse immediately

C.Cover the area with a bandage and continue bathing

D.Place the resident in a prone (face-down) position

Explanation: A reddened area over a bony prominence is a Stage 1 pressure injury and must be reported immediately to the nurse. Early detection and reporting allows the care team to intervene before the wound worsens. Massaging a reddened area is contraindicated because it can further damage fragile tissue.

8A resident asks the nurse aide to cut their toenails. The nurse aide should:

A.Cut the toenails straight across and file the edges

B.Cut the toenails in a curved shape following the toe

C.Explain that toenail cutting is outside the CNA's scope of practice in most settings

D.Soak the feet first, then use nail scissors

Explanation: Cutting toenails is generally outside the CNA's scope of practice, especially for residents with diabetes or circulatory problems, because improper cutting can cause infection or injury. This task should be performed by a licensed nurse or podiatrist. The aide should inform the nurse of the resident's request.

9When taking an oral temperature on an adult resident, the nurse aide should place the thermometer:

A.Under the center of the tongue

B.In the cheek pocket next to the molars

C.Under the tongue in the posterior sublingual pocket

D.On top of the tongue and have the resident close their lips

Explanation: The posterior sublingual pocket (located on either side of the frenulum under the tongue) has the richest blood supply and gives the most accurate oral temperature reading. The thermometer should stay there with lips closed for the required time. The center of the tongue gives less accurate results due to cooling from air movement.

10A Georgia CNA is repositioning a resident in bed and notices the bed has wrinkles in the sheets. Why is this important to address?

A.It makes the room look untidy for inspections

B.Wrinkled sheets cause friction and pressure that can lead to skin breakdown

C.Residents sleep better on smooth sheets

D.Wrinkles indicate the sheets are due for laundering

Explanation: Wrinkled sheets create pressure points and friction against the skin, which can break down skin integrity and cause pressure injuries. Residents who are immobile or have reduced sensation are especially vulnerable. Keeping sheets smooth and dry is a fundamental skin care measure in long-term care.

About the Georgia CNA Exam

The Georgia CNA competency evaluation uses the NNAAP format: a 60-question Written (or Oral) Examination (90 minutes) and a Clinical Skills Evaluation (5 randomly selected skills, including hand washing). Administered by Credentia. The Georgia Department of Community Health (DCH) has regulatory authority; Alliant Health Solutions manages the Georgia Nurse Aide Registry. Training requires 85 hours minimum (at least 24 clinical hours in a nursing home). Registry renewal is every 24 months with at least 8 hours of paid nurse aide work.

Questions

60 scored questions

Time Limit

90 min written + skills test (5 random skills)

Passing Score

70% written + 100% skills (each step)

Exam Fee

Employer-paid if employed by the nursing facility (Credentia / Georgia Department of Community Health (DCH) / Alliant Health Solutions)

Georgia CNA Exam Content Outline

22%

Personal Care / ADL (13 questions)

Bathing, grooming, oral hygiene, dressing (weak side first), perineal care, nail care, elimination, fluid management, nutrition assistance

35%

Basic Nursing Skills (21 questions)

Vital signs, positioning, transfers, ROM exercises, I&O, wound observation, oxygen safety, catheter care, body mechanics, elastic stockings

Self Care / Restorative (4 questions)

Restorative programs, maximizing independence, assistive devices, aging changes, contracture prevention, prosthetic care

Emotional & Mental Health (5 questions)

Depression, dementia (Alzheimer's), sundowning, grief, end-of-life care (hospice/palliative), behavioral approaches, suicidal ideation reporting

Spiritual & Cultural Needs (1 question)

Cultural competence, religious accommodation, spiritual support, life review/reminiscence

Communication (4 questions)

Therapeutic communication, active listening, reporting changes, documentation, shift report, hearing/vision impairment adaptations

Client Rights (5 questions)

Privacy, dignity, right to refuse, advance directives (DNR), HIPAA, grievance process, ombudsman, right to intimacy

Legal & Ethical Behavior (3 questions)

Georgia DCH regulations, Alliant Health Solutions registry, mandatory abuse reporting, financial exploitation, OBRA '87, legal liability, scope of practice

Member of the Health Care Team (4 questions)

Interdisciplinary team, delegation, care planning input, chain of command, incident reports, infection control teamwork

How to Pass the Georgia CNA Exam

What You Need to Know

Passing score: 70% written + 100% skills (each step)
Exam length: 60 questions
Time limit: 90 min written + skills test (5 random skills)
Exam fee: Employer-paid if employed by the nursing facility

Keys to Passing

Complete 500+ practice questions
Score 80%+ consistently before scheduling
Focus on highest-weighted sections
Use our AI tutor for tough concepts

Georgia CNA Study Tips from Top Performers

1Know the Georgia CNA power triangle: Credentia (administers the test), Alliant Health Solutions (manages the registry), Georgia DCH (regulatory authority). All three appear on state-specific questions.

2Memorize the 85-hour minimum training requirement — at least 24 of those hours must be clinical experience in a nursing home. This exceeds the federal OBRA minimum of 75 hours.

3The 8-hour biennial work requirement: you must work at least 8 paid nurse aide hours every 24 months to keep your Georgia registry listing active. No grace period.

43 attempts within 1 year: fail all 3 or miss the 1-year window and you must retake the full training program — not just the exam.

5Hand washing is always tested — know every step perfectly: wet hands, apply soap, rub for 20+ seconds, rinse, paper towel dry, turn off faucet with paper towel.

6OBRA '87 is the federal foundation: it created the Nurse Aide Registry system, set minimum training hours, and established resident rights. Georgia's program exceeds OBRA minimums.

7Know Georgia's mandatory abuse reporting chain: report to supervisor first; if supervisor is the suspected abuser, report directly to the Georgia DCH.

8Substantiated findings of abuse/neglect go permanently on the Georgia Nurse Aide Registry and are shared with other states via the National Background Check Program.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who administers the Georgia CNA exam?

Credentia administers the Georgia CNA competency examination (both written/oral and clinical skills) on behalf of the Georgia Department of Community Health (DCH). Alliant Health Solutions manages the Georgia Nurse Aide Registry and oversees the overall training and testing program for DCH.

How many questions are on the Georgia CNA Written Test?

The Georgia Written Examination (NNAAP format) has 60 multiple-choice questions with a 90-minute time limit. You need to score at least 70% (42 out of 60) to pass. An oral version is available for candidates with reading difficulties.

What does the Georgia CNA Skills Test involve?

You must demonstrate 5 randomly selected clinical skills before a Nurse Aide Evaluator. Hand washing is always one of the 5 skills. Skills are evaluated on a step-by-step checklist and all required steps must be performed correctly. Common skills include vital signs, personal care, transfers, and catheter care.

Who pays for the Georgia CNA exam?

Under federal OBRA law and Georgia regulations, nursing homes are required to pay all exam fees for nurse aides they employ during or after their training program — including retesting fees. If you are not employed by a nursing home, you are responsible for your own exam fees. Contact Credentia for current fee amounts.

How many times can I take the Georgia CNA exam?

You may attempt the exam a maximum of 3 times within 1 year of completing your state-approved training program. If you do not pass within 3 attempts or within 1 year, you must complete the full nurse aide training program again before retesting.

How do I maintain my Georgia Nurse Aide Registry listing?

You must work at least 8 paid hours as a CNA under the supervision of a licensed nurse (RN or LPN) within each consecutive 24-month period since your last recertification. There is no grace period, no fee, and renewals are not automatic. Contact Alliant Health Solutions to renew your registry listing.

What are Georgia's CNA training requirements?

Georgia requires a minimum of 85 total training hours, of which at least 24 must be supervised clinical experience in a nursing home. This exceeds the federal OBRA minimum of 75 hours. Programs must be approved by the Georgia DCH. Candidates must test within 1 year of completing training.