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Louisiana CNA Written Exam: Prometric CIB Outline and Practice Map
Louisiana CNA written exam guide: 60-question Prometric CIB outline weights, how they differ from NNAAP, and a map from each CIB area to MedCertPrep practice hubs.
By MedCertPrep Team · Updated September 21, 2026
This short guide helps Louisiana candidates use MedCertPrep for the Prometric Written/Oral Test without treating our bank as a Louisiana-labeled clone. Official domain weights and wording live in the Louisiana Candidate Information Bulletin (PDF). For the state landing, start at Louisiana CNA. For skills, use Louisiana CNA skills test.
How does the Louisiana written exam differ from NNAAP?
Louisiana uses Prometric. Many Credentia states use the 2024 NNAAP written outline. MedCertPrep's national CNA bank is organized around NNAAP-style domains.
| Item | Louisiana Prometric (CIB) | NNAAP / many Credentia states |
|---|---|---|
| Typical form | About 60 questions, 90 minutes | 70 items (60 scored + 10 pretest on written) |
| Outline source | Louisiana CIB written content outline | 2024 NNAAP Written Content Outline PDF |
| Domain labels | Role, Safety, Function/Health, Basic Nursing Care, Specialized Care | Physical Care, Psychosocial Care, Role of the Nurse Aide |
Themes still overlap heavily (ADLs, infection control, rights, reporting, emergencies). The map below shows how to allocate MedCertPrep practice against Louisiana weights.
Pro Tip: Keep the Louisiana CIB PDF open while you practice. When a question feels "Role vs Safety," check which CIB section owns that topic before you decide what to drill next.
Louisiana CIB outline → MedCertPrep practice
Confirm percentages in the live CIB. Use our hubs for theme volume, not as a claim that every item is Louisiana-blueprint tagged. Official deep links can change; if a PDF does not open, start from the Prometric Louisiana Nurse Aide hub and download the current Candidate Information Bulletin there.
| Louisiana CIB area | Weight | What to drill | MedCertPrep hub |
|---|---|---|---|
| I. Role of the Nurse Aide | 20% | Scope, teamwork, care plan, reporting, ethics, communication | Role of the Nurse Aide |
| II. Promotion of Safety | 22% | Falls, restraint alternatives, infection prevention, elopement, safety devices | Physical Care |
| III. Promotion of Function and Health of Residents | 20% | ADLs, hydration, mobility, psychosocial support nested in function/health | Physical Care (+ Psychosocial Care for coping/support stems) |
| IV. Basic Nursing Care Provided by the Nurse Aide | 24% | Observe/report changes; acute cues (choking, chest pain, stroke signs, falls) | Physical Care |
| V. Providing Specialized Care for Residents with Changes in Health | 14% | Impairment safety and physical change cues; confusion, anxiety, comfort, and grief themes | Physical Care (+ Psychosocial Care for specialized psych stems) |
Suggested weekly split when Louisiana is your target: spend the largest blocks on Physical Care (covers Safety + Function + Basic Nursing Care + specialized physical themes), then protect Role, then shorter Psychosocial sets for specialized-care mental health stems.
What MedCertPrep does and does not do for Louisiana
Does: supplemental scenario practice on overlapping nurse aide themes; timed mocks for stamina; explanations for why an answer is safer.
Does not: replace the Louisiana CIB; guarantee Prometric domain percentages inside our bank; replace the clinical skills checklist.
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How this guide connects to MedCertPrep
| Need | Link |
|---|---|
| Louisiana state landing | Louisiana CNA |
| Louisiana skills method | Louisiana CNA skills test |
| National NNAAP study guide | CNA study guide |
| Louisiana CIB PDF | Candidate Information Bulletin |
| Prometric LA hub | prometric.com/exams/nurseaide-la |
| LDH approved vendors | ldh.la.gov page 3013 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Should I ignore MedCertPrep because Louisiana is not NNAAP?
No. Use it for theme practice, and use the CIB for Louisiana weights and exact topic lists. Do not skip the official outline.
Is California practice advice wrong for Louisiana?
California advice that cites NNAAP percentages is not Louisiana-accurate. Skills checklists also differ. Use Louisiana CNA and this map when Louisiana is your exam path.
Does Louisiana only use Prometric?
Prometric is the primary Route 1 vendor for new candidates. LDH also lists LCTCS for some routes. Confirm your route on the LDH approved-vendors page.
Next step for Louisiana written week
- Download the current Louisiana CIB.
- Run a timed set on Physical Care, then a shorter Role of the Nurse Aide set.
- Keep Louisiana CNA skills test on the same checklist for clinical skills week.
Practice what you just read
Use blueprint-aligned questions and timed mocks for CNA to turn this guide into exam-day readiness.