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Key Facts: Washington CNA Exam
108
Training Hours
WA DOH
70
Written Questions
Credentia
10
Pretest Items
Credentia
$155
Exam Fee Total
WABON/Credentia
4
Written Attempts
Credentia
4 mo
NAR-to-NAC Nursing Home Rule
WA DOH
Washington CNA searchers are preparing for the official Washington Nursing Assistant Certified (NAC) pathway. Current WABON guidance says candidates should pass the in-person skills test first, then register for the Credentia online written/oral knowledge exam. The written exam has 70 multiple-choice questions, including 10 pretest items, and the exam fee structure is $100 skills plus $55 written/oral.
Sample Washington CNA Practice Questions
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1When providing a complete bed bath for a resident in a Washington nursing facility, which body area should the CNA wash LAST?
2A resident at a Washington long-term care facility has left-sided weakness following a stroke. When helping the resident get dressed, the CNA should:
3When providing oral care to an unconscious resident at a Washington nursing facility, the CNA should position the resident:
4A resident in a Washington nursing facility requests privacy during a bed bath. The CNA should:
5When performing nail care for a diabetic resident at a Washington long-term care facility, the CNA should:
6A resident at a Washington nursing facility has dentures. When storing dentures overnight, the CNA should:
7When providing perineal care to a female resident with an indwelling catheter in a Washington facility, the CNA should clean:
8When assisting a resident with using a bedpan in a Washington nursing facility, the CNA should FIRST:
9A CNA in Washington discovers a resident's incontinence brief is soiled. The CNA should change it:
10When making an occupied bed for a resident in a Washington nursing facility, the CNA should:
About the Washington CNA Exam
Washington Nursing Assistant Certified (NAC) testing has two parts: an in-person skills test through a Washington training program or WABON regional skills process, and an online written or oral knowledge test handled by Credentia. Standard applicants complete at least 108 hours of Washington-approved training: 35 classroom/theory, 33 skills lab, and 40 facility/clinical hours.
Exam sponsor: Washington State Board of Nursing / Washington DOH / Credentia. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Questions
70 questions
Time Limit
2 hours written + skills test
Passing Score
Set by Washington/Credentia; skills require critical elements plus enough total steps for the skill cut score
Reported exam pass rate: Not published. Official sources used here do not publish one current statewide WA CNA/NAC pass-rate percentage. 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.
Activities of Daily Living
Hygiene, dressing/grooming, nutrition and hydration, elimination, and rest, sleep, and comfort.
Basic Nursing Skills
Infection control, safety/emergency, therapeutic and technical procedures, and data collection/reporting.
Self-care and Independence
Prevention, restorative support, resident independence, and safe assistance without over-helping.
Psychosocial Care Skills
Emotional, mental health, spiritual, and cultural needs.
Role of the Nurse Aide
Communication, resident rights, legal/ethical behavior, and member-of-team responsibilities.
Preparing for the Washington CNA Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: Set by Washington/Credentia; skills require critical elements plus enough total steps for the skill cut score
- Exam length: 70 questions
- Time limit: 2 hours written + skills test
- Exam / certification fees: $155 exam total: $100 skills + $55 written/oral Official sources
Using Our Practice Resources
- Work through all 498 available questions
- Review every answer and explanation
- Track weak areas and revisit them
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Washington CNA: Suggested Study Strategy
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the official name of the Washington CNA credential?
Most students search for Washington CNA, but Washington official pages use Nursing Assistant Certified, or NAC. The pathway involves Washington Board of Nursing and Department of Health credentialing, DSHS OBRA registry context, a skills test, and a Credentia written or oral knowledge exam.
How many hours of training are required for Washington NAC certification?
Washington DOH requires at least 108 hours of training through a state-approved program for standard applicants. The required minimum is 35 hours of classroom/theory, 33 hours of skills labs, and 40 hours of facility/clinical training.
How many questions are on the Washington CNA written exam?
The Washington written knowledge exam has 70 multiple-choice questions and a two-hour time limit. Credentia states that 10 items are pretest, non-scored items. The oral option has 60 multiple-choice items plus 10 reading-comprehension or word-recognition items.
Do I take the Washington skills test or written test first?
Current Washington Board of Nursing guidance says exam candidates should take the skills test first and are expected to pass skills before registering for the written test. Testing out of order can delay certification, and applicants must pass both parts to be considered for certification.
Who administers the Washington CNA exams?
Current Washington guidance separates the two parts. Training programs now provide the skills test, with WABON regional scheduling available when needed. Credentia handles the online written or oral knowledge test in Washington.
What is the cost of the Washington CNA exam?
Current Washington guidance lists a $100 skills test fee and a $55 written or oral knowledge test fee, for a $155 exam total before training-program tuition or other credentialing costs. Nursing homes may be required to pay exam costs for covered employees under federal and Washington rules.
How many times can I retake the Washington written exam?
Credentia states that state and federal regulations allow four attempts to pass the written or oral examination. After four failures, the candidate must complete a state-approved training program and retake both parts. A new exam fee is required for each retake.
What is the difference between NAR and NAC in Washington?
NAR means Nursing Assistant Registered and does not require formal training. Nursing assistants registered and employed in a nursing home have four months to complete an approved training program and testing for certification. NAC means Nursing Assistant Certified and requires meeting training or eligibility requirements and passing the competency exam parts.