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Basic-Nursing-Skills48 questions
Personal-Care-Skills40 questions
Mental-Health-Social23 questions
Safety-Emergency22 questions
Role-Responsibilities21 questions
Infection-Control19 questions
Legal-Ethical18 questions
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Key Facts: North Dakota CNA Exam

$125

Exam Fee (ND)

Headmaster

72

Written Questions

Headmaster

75%

Written Passing Score

54/72 questions

90 min

Written Time Limit

Headmaster

75 hrs

Min. Training Required

ND HHS

8 hrs

Min. Work Hrs to Renew

ND HHS

The North Dakota CNA exam is administered by Headmaster and costs $125 for the combined written and skills test. North Dakota requires a minimum 75-hour HHS-approved training program following federal OBRA requirements. The written test has 72 questions in 90 minutes with a 75% passing score. Maximum 3 attempts per test section. After passing, Headmaster reports results to North Dakota HHS for registry listing. Certification renews every 2 years and requires at least 8 hours of paid nursing-related services in North Dakota.

About the North Dakota CNA Exam

The North Dakota CNA exam certifies nursing assistants to provide basic patient care in North Dakota. Administered by Headmaster (D&S Diversified Technologies) under the North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), it includes a 72-question written knowledge test and a 5-skill clinical demonstration.

Questions

72 scored questions

Time Limit

90 min written + 30 min skills test

Passing Score

75% written + 100% skills

Exam Fee

$125 (Headmaster (D&S) / North Dakota HHS)

North Dakota CNA Exam Content Outline

18%

Personal Care Skills

Bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, perineal care, oral hygiene, nail/foot care, elimination assistance

18%

Basic Nursing Skills

Vital signs, positioning, transfers, ROM, nutrition, hydration, I&O, body mechanics, assistive devices

12%

Infection Control

Hand hygiene, PPE, standard precautions, transmission-based precautions, isolation, biohazard handling

12%

Safety & Emergency

Fall prevention, fire safety (RACE/PASS), body mechanics, restraint alternatives, emergency response

12%

Role & Responsibility

Scope of practice, HHS regulations, mandatory reporting, professionalism, supervision, registry

12%

Communication

Therapeutic communication, documentation, reporting changes, SBAR, HIPAA

8%

Resident Rights

OBRA rights, privacy/dignity, right to refuse, advance directives, HIPAA

8%

Mental Health

Dementia/Alzheimer's care, depression, anxiety, grief, behavioral interventions

How to Pass the North Dakota CNA Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: 75% written + 100% skills
  • Exam length: 72 questions
  • Time limit: 90 min written + 30 min skills test
  • Exam fee: $125

Keys to Passing

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

North Dakota CNA Study Tips from Top Performers

1North Dakota requires 75% to pass — higher than the national standard of 70%
2Schedule through Headmaster at hdmaster.com/testing/cnatesting/ndakota
3Study all 8 content domains — each one carries significant weight on the exam
4Know North Dakota HHS regulations and mandatory reporting requirements
5Personal Care and Basic Nursing Skills each make up 18% — master these first
6Practice clinical skills thoroughly — missing any critical step means automatic failure

Frequently Asked Questions

Who administers the North Dakota CNA exam?

North Dakota CNA exams are administered by Headmaster (D&S Diversified Technologies) under the North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Schedule through hdmaster.com/testing/cnatesting/ndakota.

How much does the North Dakota CNA exam cost?

The North Dakota CNA exam costs $125 for the combined written and skills test, paid through Headmaster.

What score do I need to pass the North Dakota CNA exam?

You need 75% on the written test (54 out of 72 questions correct) and must pass all critical steps on the clinical skills test. North Dakota requires a higher passing score than many states.

How do I renew my North Dakota CNA certification?

North Dakota CNA certification renews every 2 years. You must complete at least 8 hours of paid nursing-related services in North Dakota during each 24-month renewal period.

What are the reporting requirements for North Dakota CNAs?

North Dakota CNAs must report suspected abuse, neglect, or exploitation to North Dakota Adult Protective Services immediately. Failure to report can result in criminal charges and loss of certification.