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Illinois CNA Practice Test
Free Illinois CNA exam practice: full question sets for Physical Care Skills, Basic Nursing Skills, Psychosocial Care Skills, and the Role of the Nurse Aide, each question explained and mapped to the public exam content outline. The Illinois nurse aide exam is administered by Southern Illinois University Carbondale — Illinois Nurse Aide Testing for the state registry.
Illinois CNA exam facts
| State registry | Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) — Health Care Worker Registry |
|---|---|
| Testing vendor | Southern Illinois University Carbondale — Illinois Nurse Aide Testing |
| Official candidate handbook | Illinois Nurse Aide Competency Exam (INACE) information — Illinois Nurse Aide Testing (official) |
| Written (knowledge) exam | 85 multiple-choice questions; 90 minutes allowed (plus a separate hands-on clinical skills evaluation) |
| Passing score | Not published. This state/vendor does not release an exact written-exam cut score; states that publish one commonly set it around 70–75%. Our practice tests use 75% as a practice target. |
| Exam fees | $85 for both parts (written + clinical skills), first attempt Initial exam fee $85 (written + skills), per the SIU fee schedule updated July 2023 |
| Languages & formats | Written exam in English; an oral version may be requested |
Facts above are drawn from the official candidate handbook or vendor bulletin listed for Illinois. Where a state does not publish a figure, we say so instead of guessing. Always confirm current details in the official handbook before you schedule.
Sources
- SIU Illinois Nurse Aide Testing coordinator documents: written examination of 85 multiple-choice questions, 90-minute limit.
- Illinois Nurse Aide Testing FAQ: the pass/fail cut-off score cannot be released under the IDPH–SIU agreement, so no passing percentage is published.
- Fee schedule (IDPH update, July 2023): initial exam fee $85.
Start practicing — Illinois
Physical Care Skills
Helping residents with daily living: bathing, grooming, dressing, eating, toileting, mobility, skin care, and restorative care. 170 questions live now.
Basic Nursing Skills
Measuring vital signs, infection control, safety and emergency procedures, and observing and reporting changes in a resident's condition. 170 questions live now.
Psychosocial Care Skills
Emotional and mental-health support, dementia and Alzheimer's care, cultural and spiritual needs, and care of the dying resident. 110 questions live now.
Role of the Nurse Aide
Communication, resident rights, legal and ethical behavior, confidentiality, documentation, and working as part of the health care team. 150 questions live now.
How to become a CNA in Illinois
- Complete a Illinois-approved nurse aide training program (federal rules require at least 75 hours; many states require more).
- Apply for the competency exam through Southern Illinois University Carbondale — Illinois Nurse Aide Testing and review the official candidate handbook.
- Pass both parts of the exam: the written (knowledge) test — drilled on this page — and the hands-on clinical skills evaluation.
- Get listed on the Illinois Nurse Aide Registry, which employers check before hiring.
- Keep your listing active by working as a nurse aide and renewing on your state’s schedule.
This is a general outline, not legal advice. Requirements change; the official candidate handbook and registry site are the final word.