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FREE CNA Practice Test: Communication and Interpersonal Skills 1
- Based on the official CNA exam guidelines
- Updated for June 2026
Effective communication and strong interpersonal skills are essential for a successful career as a Certified Nursing Assistant. This practice test presents 25 multiple-choice questions to help you prepare for the CNA examination in 2026.
In your role as a CNA, you’ll interact with patients, families, and healthcare team members from diverse backgrounds. Your ability to communicate clearly and empathetically can significantly impact patient care and outcomes.
This test covers important topics such as:
- Mastering active listening techniques
- Working effectively with clients from various cultures
- Assisting patients with vision or hearing impairments
- Formulating and asking meaningful questions
- Interpreting and using body language appropriately
- Resolving conflicts in a professional manner
Each question is designed to reflect real-life scenarios you may encounter in your daily work. Read each question carefully and select the best answer from the four options provided. If you’re unsure, use the Hint button for guidance. Detailed explanations are available to enhance your understanding, especially if you select an incorrect answer.
This practice test is a valuable tool to assess your knowledge and identify areas that may need further review. You’re encouraged to retake the test to build confidence and ensure mastery of the material.
When you feel prepared, begin the test to evaluate your communication and interpersonal skills. Developing these competencies is crucial for providing quality care and fostering positive relationships in your future role as a CNA.
Good luck on your journey toward certification!
- Perfect for nursing students and professionals preparing for the CNA exam
- Triple-checked for accuracy by nursing experts
Practice focus
What to focus on before you start
Recent learner results for this CNA practice set point to Therapeutic Communication as the main risk area. The toughest tracked question in this set was missed by about 56% of learners.
Communication and Interpersonal Skills
Primary exam area
Therapeutic Communication
Most difficult topic
56%
Highest miss rate
Hardest topics in this set
- 56% Therapeutic CommunicationTop miss rate among tracked questions.
- 30% Family, Visitors & Care Team CommunicationTop miss rate among tracked questions.
Recommended study path
Foundational nursing review
Founding Nursing Adviser, RN | MHS, Governors State University, IL
Test design and learning experience oversight
Co-Founder & CEO, Elegant E-Learning
What to expect on the official exam
25
questions
80
passing score
20
correct answers to pass
Questions are created and maintained by the CNA.plus content team following our multi-layer editorial process.
How we keep CNA practice questions accurate
Our CNA practice tests are built around the written knowledge exam and the skills topics nurse aide candidates are expected to know.
Written by Andrei Zakhareuski
Updated over a week ago
At CNA.plus, we review question wording, answer choices, and explanations against current nurse aide exam topics instead of treating old quiz banks as final.
Here's how we keep the practice tests useful and reliable.
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