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Key Facts: Minnesota CNA Exam
70
Knowledge Exam Questions
Headmaster
74%
Passing Score Required
52/70 correct
120 min
Knowledge Exam Time
Headmaster
3 or 4
Skills Exam Tasks
30-minute limit
75 hrs
Minimum Training
At least 16 supervised practical
8 hrs
Paid Work to Renew
Per 24 months
Minnesota uses Headmaster for nurse aide testing. The knowledge exam has 70 multiple-choice questions, a 2-hour limit, and a 74% passing standard. The skills exam has 3 or 4 tasks and a 30-minute limit. Candidates receive four knowledge attempts and three skills attempts in the applicable 24-month cycle. Fees vary by testing channel and site; current in-facility pricing is $60 for knowledge and $100 for skills. Registry status requires at least 8 hours of paid nursing-assistant work every 24 months.
Sample Minnesota CNA Practice Questions
Try these sample questions to review concepts for the Minnesota CNA exam. Each question includes a detailed explanation. Start the interactive quiz above for the full 495+ question experience with AI tutoring.
1When providing perineal care to a female resident with an indwelling catheter, the CNA should:
2When assisting a resident with left-sided weakness to get dressed, the CNA should:
3A resident with diabetes in a Minnesota nursing facility needs foot care. The CNA should:
4When providing a bed bath to a resident in a Minnesota nursing home, the correct order for washing the body is:
5A resident with an indwelling catheter has soiled the bed. According to Minnesota CNA protocol, what should the CNA do first?
6When assisting a resident with oral care, the CNA notices the resident's gums are bleeding. The CNA should:
7When using a bedpan for a female resident, the CNA should position it:
8A Minnesota nursing home resident refuses to take a shower. According to OBRA resident rights and Minnesota regulations, the CNA should:
9When providing nail care to a resident without diabetes, the CNA should cut the nails:
10When measuring a resident's blood pressure in a Minnesota facility, the CNA notices the reading is significantly higher than the previous reading. The CNA should:
About the Minnesota CNA Exam
Headmaster administers Minnesota's nurse aide competency evaluation for MDH. The knowledge exam has 70 multiple-choice questions, a 2-hour limit, and a 74% passing standard; its knowledge/audio versions are available only in English, Spanish, Somali, and Hmong, and remote proctoring is available where offered. The on-site skills exam assigns 3 or 4 tasks in 30 minutes and requires every key step plus at least 80% of non-key steps on each task. Candidates may qualify through an MDH-approved program or a test-out/challenge route.
Exam sponsor: Headmaster (D&S Diversified Technologies) / MN MDH. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Questions
70 questions
Time Limit
Knowledge: 2 hours; skills: 30 minutes for 3 or 4 tasks
Passing Score
Knowledge: 74% (at least 52/70); skills: all key steps and 80%+ of non-key steps on each task
Exam / Certification Fees
Varies by test site; current in-facility pricing is $60 knowledge and $100 skills
Exam sponsor websiteReported exam pass rate: Not stated as one statewide rate. MDH publishes test data by approved training program and test component, not one universal first-time rate Exam sponsor website
Fees, eligibility, and exam policies can change. Confirm them with the exam sponsor before applying or paying.
Our practice resources: topics covered
We aim to reflect publicly available exam outlines and topic information in our study resources. Coverage, format, and difficulty may differ from the actual exam, and we cannot guarantee that every detail is accurate or current. Confirm exam requirements, fees, and policies with the official exam sponsor.
Aging Process and Restorative Care
Aging across the lifespan and maintaining residents' physical, mental, and psychosocial function
Basic Nursing Skills
Core acts and activities needed to perform entry-level nurse aide work safely
Care Impaired
Adapting care for residents whose physical or mental limitations require different or additional assistance
Communication
Verbal, nonverbal, written, spoken, and sensory communication
Data Collection
Acquiring, handling, recording, and routing resident information
Disease Process
Disease stages and theory, including detection, prevention, and treatment concepts
Infection Control
The nature and causes of infection, prevention, and correct infection-control methods
Mental Health
Residents' mental processes and states, mental well-being, and workplace interactions
Personal Care
Personal activities and care performed by the nurse aide for residents
Resident Rights
Residents' legal rights and the facility's and nurse aide's duties to protect them
Role and Responsibility
The nurse aide's basic workplace role and responsibilities
Safety
Safety of residents, nurse aides, other personnel, equipment, and the facility
Preparing for the Minnesota CNA Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: Knowledge: 74% (at least 52/70); skills: all key steps and 80%+ of non-key steps on each task
- Exam length: 70 questions
- Time limit: Knowledge: 2 hours; skills: 30 minutes for 3 or 4 tasks
- Exam / certification fees: Varies by test site; current in-facility pricing is $60 knowledge and $100 skills Official sources
Using Our Practice Resources
- Work through all 495 available questions
- Review every answer and explanation
- Track weak areas and revisit them
- Use our AI tutor for tough concepts
Minnesota CNA: Suggested Study Strategy
Frequently Asked Questions
Who administers the Minnesota CNA exam?
The Minnesota nurse aide competency exam is administered by Headmaster (D&S Diversified Technologies LLP) on behalf of the Minnesota Department of Health. It includes a 70-question knowledge exam and a separate manual demonstration skills exam.
What is the passing score for the Minnesota CNA knowledge exam?
The 70-question knowledge exam requires 74% or better, which is at least 52 correct answers, and allows 2 hours. The separate skills exam requires every key step and at least 80% of non-key steps on each assigned task.
What are the training requirements for Minnesota CNAs?
An MDH-approved Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program must include at least 75 clock hours, including at least 16 hours of supervised practical training with a live person in a laboratory or other setting. Minnesota also permits test-out/challenge candidates.
How much does the Minnesota CNA exam cost?
Fees vary by test site and testing channel. MDH's current in-facility schedule lists $60 for the knowledge exam and $100 for the skills exam. Minnesota State candidates must ask their selected test site, and employer or facility sponsorship may affect out-of-pocket cost.
What happens if I fail the Minnesota CNA exam?
Candidates have four knowledge attempts and three skills attempts within 24 months of training completion or the first challenge attempt. A failed component may be retaken, but exhausting either attempt limit requires a new MDH-approved training program before further testing.
How do I renew my Minnesota CNA certification?
To remain active on the registry, work at least 8 hours as a paid nursing assistant every 24 months and submit the required registry update and recent pay-stub documentation. A job description may also be required for work outside specified care settings.
What is a Challenge Candidate in Minnesota?
A test-out or challenge candidate is someone who does not qualify through recent Minnesota-approved training or the expired-registry route. The current handbook gives examples including no prior program or training abroad. Challenge candidates contact a test site and must take both exam components.
How do I report suspected abuse or neglect in Minnesota?
Mandated reporters must immediately report suspected maltreatment of a vulnerable adult to the Minnesota Adult Abuse Reporting Center at 1-844-880-1574 or through its mandated-reporter web form. If immediate emergency assistance is needed, call 911 first.