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Ohio CNA Practice Test
Free Ohio 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 Ohio nurse aide exam is administered by D&SDT-Headmaster for the state registry.
Ohio CNA exam facts
| State registry | Ohio Department of Health (ODH) — Nurse Aide Registry (credential title: STNA) |
|---|---|
| Testing vendor | D&SDT-Headmaster |
| Official candidate handbook | Ohio STNA Candidate Handbook (Headmaster) (official) |
| Written (knowledge) exam | 79 multiple-choice questions; 90 minutes allowed (plus a separate hands-on clinical skills evaluation) |
| Passing score | 70% on the written exam (published by the state/vendor — see sources below) |
| Exam fees | $120 for both parts (written + clinical skills), first attempt Knowledge $30 + Skills $90 (Headmaster handbook v27, fees effective September 1, 2025); audio knowledge version $40 |
| Languages & formats | English; an audio version of the knowledge exam is available for an additional fee |
Facts above are drawn from the official candidate handbook or vendor bulletin listed for Ohio. 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
- Headmaster Ohio STNA Candidate Handbook: knowledge exam of 79 multiple-choice questions, maximum 90 minutes, built from the ODH-approved Ohio test plan (12 subject areas).
- Passing score 70% per the Ohio knowledge-exam standard cited from Ohio Administrative Code; fees $30 knowledge / $90 skills per the December 2025 handbook (v27).
Start practicing — Ohio
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 Ohio
- Complete a Ohio-approved nurse aide training program (federal rules require at least 75 hours; many states require more).
- Apply for the competency exam through D&SDT-Headmaster 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 Ohio 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.