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Key Facts: New Jersey CNA Exam
5 of 5
Skill Tasks You Must Pass
PSI NJ bulletin
60
Written Questions
PSI NJ bulletin
75%
Written Exam Passing Score
PSI NJ bulletin (June 2026)
90 hrs
Training Required
NJDOH (exceeds federal 75 hrs)
$84
First-Time Testing Fees
$27 skills + $57 written
24 months
Testing Window
After training completion
The New Jersey CNA exam starts with a skills evaluation of hand washing plus 4 randomly selected tasks, all of which you must pass. You then take PSI's 60-item written (or oral) exam, with 90 minutes and a 75% passing score. First-time testing costs $84 ($27 skills + $57 written; the oral exam is $68). New Jersey requires 90 hours of approved training and allows 3 attempts at each part before retraining.
Sample New Jersey CNA Practice Questions
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1When assisting a New Jersey nursing home resident with a complete bed bath, which area of the body should the CNA wash LAST?
2A resident at a New Jersey long-term care facility has left-sided weakness following a stroke. When helping the resident get dressed, the CNA should:
3While providing oral care to an unconscious resident at a New Jersey facility, the CNA should position the resident:
4Under New Jersey regulations, how often must a CNA report any changes in a resident's condition to the licensed nurse?
5When performing nail care for a diabetic resident at a New Jersey long-term care facility, the CNA should:
6A resident in a New Jersey nursing facility has dentures. When storing the resident's dentures overnight, the CNA should:
7While assisting a female resident with perineal care following urinary catheter use, the CNA should clean:
8When helping a resident use a bedpan at a New Jersey nursing facility, the CNA should:
9A New Jersey CNA notices a resident's incontinence brief is soiled. The CNA should change it:
10A resident with contractures in both hands is receiving a bed bath. When cleaning between the fingers, the CNA should:
About the New Jersey CNA Exam
New Jersey CNA certification requires passing a skills evaluation (hand washing plus 4 randomly selected tasks, scored by D&SDT-Headmaster evaluators) and then a 60-item PSI written or oral exam with a 75% passing score and 90 minutes allowed. New Jersey requires a 90-hour state-approved training course (50 classroom + 40 clinical hours).
Exam sponsor: PSI and D&SDT-Headmaster / New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH). The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Questions
60 questions
Time Limit
90 minutes written (or oral) + skills evaluation
Passing Score
75% written/oral + all 5 skill tasks passed
Reported exam pass rate: Not published. No official New Jersey pass rate is published by NJDOH, PSI or D&SDT-Headmaster 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.
Safety
Resident and staff safety, fall prevention, emergencies and body mechanics
Communication
Verbal, nonverbal and written communication with residents, families and the care team
Infection Control
Hand hygiene, PPE, standard precautions and infection prevention
Resident Rights
Privacy, dignity, choice, confidentiality and freedom from abuse or restraint
Data Collection
Vital signs, intake and output, weights, observation and reporting
Basic Nursing Skills
Core nurse aide care tasks, positioning, transfers, measurements and safe task performance
Role / Responsibility
Nurse aide scope of practice, ethics, mandated reporting and teamwork
Disease Process
Common disease stages, detection, prevention and treatment support
Mental Health
Dementia, depression, behavior changes and emotionally supportive care
Personal Care
Bathing, grooming, dressing, oral and perineal care, elimination and nutrition
Care Impaired
Adapting care for residents with physical, sensory or cognitive impairments
Aging Process/Restorative Care
Normal aging, independence, range of motion and restorative care
Preparing for the New Jersey CNA Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: 75% written/oral + all 5 skill tasks passed
- Exam length: 60 questions
- Time limit: 90 minutes written (or oral) + skills evaluation
- Exam / certification fees: $84 ($27 skills + $57 written); oral exam $68 Official sources
Using Our Practice Resources
- Work through all 523 available questions
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- Track weak areas and revisit them
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New Jersey CNA: Suggested Study Strategy
Frequently Asked Questions
How many questions are on the New Jersey CNA exam?
The New Jersey written exam has 60 multiple-choice items, and you have 90 minutes to complete it. An English or Spanish oral version is available. The skills evaluation has 5 tasks: hand washing plus 4 randomly selected skills.
What is the passing score for the New Jersey CNA exam?
You need 75% on the 60-item written (or oral) exam. On the skills evaluation, you must correctly perform all five tasks to pass, and you must pass the skills evaluation before you can take the written exam.
How much does the New Jersey CNA exam cost?
First-time testing costs $84: $27 for the skills evaluation, paid to D&SDT-Headmaster, and $57 for the written exam, paid to PSI when you schedule it. The oral exam (English or Spanish) costs $68 instead of the written fee. Some New Jersey training programs may cover exam fees.
How many hours of training are required in New Jersey?
New Jersey requires a 90-hour state-approved Nurse Aide in Long-Term Care Facilities training course: 50 classroom hours and 40 clinical hours. This exceeds the federal minimum of 75 hours. Training programs must be approved by the New Jersey Department of Health.
How long do I have to pass the exam after completing training?
You have 2 years from the date you complete training to pass both the skills and written (or oral) exams. Once you take the skills evaluation, you have 1 year from that first attempt to pass both. After 3 failed attempts at either exam, you must retrain at a state-approved training program.
How do I renew my New Jersey CNA certification?
New Jersey CNA certifications must be renewed every 2 years. To renew, you must have been employed providing nursing services for pay for at least 7 hours within the 24 months before your certificate expires. The recertification fee is $36, and your employer signs the renewal form.