California CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) exam topics — the 8 content areas by weight
The California CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) exam is built from 8 weighted content areas. Focus your time where the weight is. Each area below links to a free study chapter and practice questions. These weights are how PrepPass has organized the material, not a figure published by the exam authority.
Patient Rights & Dignity
10%Communication & Cultural Sensitivity
10%Safety & Infection Control
15%Basic Nursing Skills
20%Restorative Care & Rehabilitation
10%Mental Health & Social Service Needs
10%Emotional & Spiritual Support
8%Legal/Ethical & Mandated Reporting
17%Ready to test yourself?
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In the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) guide: 120 practice questions across two full exams at the back, plus a quiz with a worked key closing each of the 8 chapters. Practice here stays free.
Content-area weights are PrepPass’s own organization of the material. Where California CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) publishes an official outline, check it directly. Confirm current details with California Department of Public Health (CDPH). Study aid, not a substitute for the official material. Last updated: August 2026.