Question 1
An alert client in bed needs help brushing his teeth. How should the nurse aide position him first?
The Georgia CNA exam
Georgia uses the NNAAP exam for the Georgia Nurse Aide Registry. New nurse aides have one year from finishing a state-approved program, and three attempts, to pass both parts.
| Written exam | 70 multiple-choice questions: 60 scored, 10 unscored |
|---|---|
| Fee | $130 for both parts |
| Window | 1 year and 3 attempts after training |
| Results | Pass or fail, with no numeric score |
Who can test
New nurse aides who have completed a Georgia state-approved training program test under the first route. Licensed nurses, aides trained in other states and aides whose Georgia registration lapsed apply through other routes after approval from the state's contractor.
Fees
- Written, oral or Spanish exam only: $35
- Skills exam only: $95
- Written or oral exam and skills together: $130
Results and retakes
Score reports show pass or fail only. A failed written exam report shows which sections you failed; a failed skills report lists each skill as satisfactory or unsatisfactory, with the steps you missed. After three attempts at either part you must re-enroll in a training program.
Light duty
You cannot take the skills evaluation while on light duty for medical reasons, though you can take the written or oral exam. You need medical documentation of a return to full duty for the skills test.
Planning for nursing school next?
Many nurse aides go on to nursing programs, which often ask for an entrance test. We have courses for the two most common ones.
Try 3 questions
Question 2
A nurse aide is about to help a client move from the bed to a wheelchair. What should the aide do with the wheelchair wheels before the client stands?
Question 3
A client with Alzheimer's disease becomes more restless and confused every day in the late afternoon and evening. What is this pattern called?
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Questions people ask
How much is the CNA exam in Georgia?
$130 for the written (or oral) exam and the skills exam together, or $35 and $95 separately.
How long do I have to pass the Georgia CNA exam?
One year from finishing your training program, with three attempts at each part.
Do I get a score on the Georgia CNA exam?
No. The handbook says score reports show pass or fail only.