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Key Facts: Wisconsin CNA Exam
$144.70
Standard Knowledge + Skills Fees
Headmaster
75
Written Questions
Headmaster
71%
Written Passing Score
Unique to Wisconsin
60 min
Knowledge Time Limit
Headmaster
75 hrs
Min. Training Required
Wisconsin DHS
8 hrs
Paid Work per 24-Month Renewal
Wisconsin DHS
The Wisconsin exam uses a 75-question, 60-minute knowledge test and a 30-minute skills test with 3 or 4 assigned tasks. Candidates need at least 71% on knowledge and must complete every key step plus at least 80% of non-key steps on each skill task. The standard knowledge-and-skills fees total $144.70 effective June 7, 2026. Candidates may retake only the failed portion as needed during the one-year eligibility window after training. Federal registry eligibility renews every 24 months with at least 8 qualifying paid nurse aide hours under RN or LPN supervision.
Sample Wisconsin CNA Practice Questions
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1When assisting a Wisconsin nursing home resident with a complete bed bath, which area should the CNA wash LAST?
2A resident at a Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin facility, the CNA should position the resident:
4A Wisconsin nursing facility resident requests that the CNA leave the room during a bed bath. The CNA should:
5When performing nail care for a diabetic resident at a Wisconsin long-term care facility, the CNA should:
6A resident has dentures. When storing them overnight at a Wisconsin facility, the CNA should:
7While assisting with perineal care for a female resident with a urinary catheter at a Wisconsin facility, the CNA should clean:
8When helping a resident use a bedpan at a Wisconsin nursing facility, the CNA should:
9A Wisconsin CNA notices a resident's incontinence brief is soiled. The CNA should change it:
10A resident with hand contractures is receiving a bed bath at a Wisconsin facility. When cleaning between the fingers, the CNA should:
About the Wisconsin CNA Exam
The Wisconsin Nurse Aide Competency Examination is administered by Headmaster for the Wisconsin Department of Health Services. It has a 75-question knowledge test and an in-person skills test with 3 or 4 assigned tasks. Wisconsin nurse-aide program rules are under Wis. Admin. Code ch. DHS 129.
Questions
75 scored questions
Time Limit
60 minutes knowledge + 30 minutes skills
Passing Score
Knowledge: 71% or better; skills: every key step plus at least 80% of non-key steps per task
Exam Fee
$144.70 standard total ($37.49 knowledge + $107.21 skills), effective June 7, 2026 (Headmaster (D&S) / Wisconsin DHS)
Wisconsin CNA Exam Content Outline
Aging Process and Restorative Care
Normal aging, independence, mobility, range of motion, and restorative care
Basic Nurse Skills
Core bedside care, positioning, transfers, vital observations, and safe task performance
Care Impaired
Adapting care for residents with functional, cognitive, sensory, or communication impairments
Communication
Resident-centered communication, reporting, documentation, and team communication
Data Collection
Collecting, recording, and reporting objective resident information
Disease Process
Common conditions, changes from baseline, and observations requiring prompt reporting
Infection Control
Hand hygiene, Standard Precautions, transmission prevention, and clean technique
Mental Health
Emotional support, behavior changes, dementia care, grief, and therapeutic responses
Personal Care
Hygiene, grooming, nutrition, elimination, dressing, and comfort
Resident Rights
Dignity, privacy, choice, confidentiality, refusal, and freedom from abuse
Role and Responsibility
Scope, delegation, professional boundaries, reporting, and registry responsibilities
Safety
Falls, emergencies, body mechanics, environmental hazards, and resident protection
How to Pass the Wisconsin CNA Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: Knowledge: 71% or better; skills: every key step plus at least 80% of non-key steps per task
- Exam length: 75 questions
- Time limit: 60 minutes knowledge + 30 minutes skills
- Exam fee: $144.70 standard total ($37.49 knowledge + $107.21 skills), effective June 7, 2026
Keys to Passing
- Work through all 498 available questions
- Review every answer and explanation
- Track weak areas and revisit them
- Use our AI tutor for tough concepts
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who administers the Wisconsin CNA exam?
Wisconsin CNA exams are administered by Headmaster (D&S Diversified Technologies) under the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS). Schedule through hdmaster.com/testing/cnatesting/wisconsin/.
What is the Wisconsin CNA passing score?
Wisconsin requires 71% or better on the knowledge test. On each of the 3 or 4 assigned skill tasks, you must perform every key step and at least 80% of the non-key steps.
Which Wisconsin rules govern the nurse aide program?
Wisconsin Admin. Code ch. DHS 129 contains the state nurse-aide training, competency evaluation, registry, and scope provisions. DHS 83 governs community-based residential facilities and is not the nurse-aide program chapter.
What is the Wisconsin Caregiver Law?
The Wisconsin Caregiver Law requires background checks for all individuals working in care settings, including CNAs. This background check must be completed before employment and is separate from the CNA exam process.
How do I renew my Wisconsin CNA certification?
Federal eligibility renews every 24 months with at least 8 hours of qualifying paid nurse aide work in a health care setting under RN or LPN supervision. Private-duty work and self-employment do not count.