NNCC CNN Certified Nephrology Nurse Vocabulary Game
Exam terms with clues and explanations by OpenExamPrep.
About the NNCC CNN Certified Nephrology Nurse Vocabulary Game
A free word game for the NNCC CNN Certified Nephrology Nurse exam. Each round shows a clue for one of 20 exam terms across 5 topics. Recall the term, spell it out, then read a short explanation. Rounds pick a random term, so you can keep playing as long as you like.
How to Play
- 1Read the clue and type a term with the right number of letters (3 to 6). Abbreviations count: type the letters only.
- 2Press Check Answer or Enter. Each letter changes color to show how close you are.
- 3You have 6 tries. Stuck? Need a hint? asks the AI tutor for a nudge without giving the term away, and Skip moves to a new term.
- 4After the round, read the explanation, ask the AI to explain it, share your result, or press Next.
- ARight letter, right spot
- AIn the term, wrong spot
- ANot in the term
Explore More NNCC Nephrology Nursing Certifications
Continue into nearby exams from the same family. Each card keeps practice questions, study guides, flashcards, videos, and articles in one place.
Free CEMore From This Family
Videos and articles for deeper review.
Topics in the NNCC CNN Certified Nephrology Nurse Vocabulary Game
Concepts of kidney disease
Acute inpatient therapies
Peritoneal dialysis
Home hemodialysis
Transplant
Sources for these terms (12)
- What Is Chronic Kidney Disease in Adults? · Source checked 2026-11-03
- acute kidney injury - Definition · Source checked 2026-11-03
- What Is Polycystic Kidney Disease? · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome in Children · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Anemia in Chronic Kidney Disease · Source checked 2026-11-03
- urea - Definition · Source checked 2026-11-03
- KDIGO Clinical Practice Guideline for Acute Kidney Injury · Source checked 2026-11-03
- CNN Certification Preparation Guide · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Peritoneal Dialysis · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Hemodialysis · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Kidney Transplant · Source checked 2026-11-03
- KDIGO 2024 Clinical Practice Guideline for the Evaluation and Management of Chronic Kidney Disease · Source checked 2026-11-03
About the CNN Exam
The CNN (Certified Nephrology Nurse) exam validates expertise in nephrology nursing care. It covers renal disease pathophysiology, hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, transplantation and home therapies, and professional issues. The exam tests knowledge of acute and chronic kidney disease, dialysis principles, vascular access, complications management, and patient education.
Exam sponsor: NNCC (Nephrology Nursing Certification Commission). The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Questions
150 questions
Time Limit
3 hours
Passing Score
70% (Scaled score 95)
Reported exam pass rate: ~70-80%. first-time pass rate estimate This describes exam candidates, not OpenExamPrep users or results from using our resources. Exam sponsor website
Fees, eligibility, and exam policies can change. Confirm them with the exam sponsor before applying or paying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the CNN vocabulary game free?
Yes. The game is free to play with no sign-up. Signing in adds AI explanations for any term.
How does the CNN vocabulary game work?
Each round shows a clue for one of 20 CNN terms. Guess the term in six tries: green means the right letter in the right spot, yellow means the letter is in the term but in another spot, and gray means it is not in the term. After the round, read the explanation and play the next term.
Where do the CNN terms come from?
OpenExamPrep researched each term from the NNCC (Nephrology Nursing Certification Commission) content outline and primary sources, listed under Sources on this page. The game is independent study material, not an official exam resource.
What is the CNN certification?
CNN (Certified Nephrology Nurse) is a certification from the NNCC for registered nurses specializing in nephrology. It validates expertise in renal disease management, hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, transplantation, and professional nursing issues in dialysis settings.
How many questions are on the CNN exam?
The CNN exam has 150 multiple-choice questions with a 3-hour time limit. The passing score is 70% (scaled score of 95). Hemodialysis is the largest content area at 45% of the exam.