What is a nursing assistant practice test?

A nursing assistance practice test is an exam that is created based on the federal regulations for licensing nursing aides, according to Prometric. These tests are designed to help nursing assistant students prepare for the actual exam that is required for a state license.

Nursing assistance practice exams can include both written questions and clinical skills readiness questions, explains Prometric. The clinical skills readiness questions are broken up into different categories based on the type of work a nursing assistant may do, such as hand washing, indirect care, measuring and recording vitals, transferring techniques, positioning techniques, bedpan care and catheter care.