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Prepare for the CNA clinical skills portion — the half of the exam where you perform skills live for an evaluator. This page explains what is tested, how it is scored, and gives you a knowledge-check quiz on the critical steps. The quiz runs entirely in your browser.
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What the rules say
| Rule / Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Skills are performed live | "During the real Clinical Skills Test, you are required to actually perform skills" (Prometric) |
| Official skill domains | Handwashing/indirect care, vital signs, feeding, mouth care, dressing, bedbaths, occupied bed, foot/perineal care, ROM, ambulation, transfers, positioning (Prometric readiness options) |
| Written + skills | The exam has a written portion and a clinical skills portion; you pass both to be listed on the state's nurse aide registry |
| Career context | Nursing assistants median wage $42,260/yr; Bright Outlook with large numbers of openings (O*NET 31-1131.00) |
Sources: Prometric Nurse Aide Practice Exams / Clinical Skills Readiness Test (prometric.com/nurse-aide-practice-exams) + O*NET OnLine 31-1131.00 — verified 2026-09-21.
The clinical skills portion is different from the written test: you perform skills in front of an evaluator who scores you against a checklist. The typical skill domains — handwashing and indirect care, vital signs, feeding, mouth care, dressing, bedbaths, occupied beds, foot and perineal care, ROM, ambulation, transfers and positioning — are published by the testing providers, so there are no surprises about the topics.
How the scoring works: each skill has a checklist of critical steps. You must complete the critical steps in order — evaluators note whether you washed your hands first, whether you locked the brakes before a transfer, whether you identified the resident. Practising the full sequence out loud, in order, is the single most effective way to prepare.
Use the quiz above as a knowledge check for the critical steps. Then practise the physical skills with a partner or in your training lab, narrating each step exactly as you would perform it — by exam day the sequence should feel automatic.
Pair this page with the written practice pages: the NNAAP practice test covers the written half, and passing both halves is what puts your name on the state's nurse aide registry.
Two practical reminders for skills day: dress like you are working (facility-appropriate, comfortable shoes) and ask the evaluator if you may state the steps aloud before performing them — many candidates find that narrating helps them not miss a critical step.
FAQ
Common questions
What skills are on the CNA skills test?
Typical skill areas include handwashing and indirect care, measuring vital signs, feeding, mouth care, dressing, bedbaths, occupied beds, foot and perineal care, ROM, ambulation, transfers and positioning (Prometric's official skills readiness domains).
Do I perform the skills for real?
Yes — during the real clinical skills test you are required to actually perform skills in front of an evaluator (Prometric).
How is the skills test scored?
An evaluator scores you against a checklist of critical steps for each skill. Missing a critical step can fail that skill, so practise the full sequence, not just the outcome.
Do I need to pass both written and skills?
Yes — you must pass the written portion and the skills portion to be listed on your state's nurse aide registry.
How should I practise skills?
Practise each skill out loud, step by step, in the exact order of the checklist — with a partner or in your training lab — until the sequence is automatic.
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