CBPPS Certified Professional in Patient Safety Vocabulary Game
Exam terms with clues and explanations by OpenExamPrep.
About the CBPPS Certified Professional in Patient Safety Vocabulary Game
A free word game for the CBPPS Certified Professional in Patient Safety exam. Each round shows a clue for one of 20 exam terms across 14 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
Topics in the CBPPS Certified Professional in Patient Safety Vocabulary Game
Safety culture
Team communication
High reliability
Systems thinking
Human factors
Clinical reasoning
Event response
Hospital infections
Patient deterioration
Rapid response
Environmental hazards
Analysis tools
Improvement models
Data analysis
Sources for these terms (21)
- Culture of Safety · Source checked 2026-11-03
- About the SOPS Program · Source checked 2026-11-03
- About the CUSP Method · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Tool: SBAR · Source checked 2026-11-03
- High Reliability · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Human factors systems approach to healthcare quality and patient safety · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Human Factors Engineering · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Diagnostic Errors · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Communication and Optimal Resolution (CANDOR) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Central Line-associated Bloodstream Infection (CLABSI) Basics · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Catheter-associated Urinary Tract Infection (CAUTI) Basics · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Surgical Site Infection Basics · Source checked 2026-11-03
- What Is Venous Thromboembolism? · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Rapid Response Systems · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Falls · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Root Cause Analysis · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Proactive Risk Assessment · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Model for Improvement · Source checked 2026-11-03
- What are Control Charts? · Source checked 2026-11-03
- What are Process Control Techniques? · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Guidance for Performing Failure Mode and Effects Analysis with Performance Improvement Projects · Source checked 2026-11-03
About the CPPS Exam
The CPPS (Certified Professional in Patient Safety) exam validates mastery of patient safety science — including just culture, high reliability, human factors engineering, risk identification, RCA, FMEA, performance measurement, and improvement methodology. It is administered by the Certification Board for Professionals in Patient Safety (CBPPS), an affiliate of the Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI), and delivered by PSI at test centers or via live remote online proctoring.
Exam sponsor: CBPPS (IHI). The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Questions
120 questions
Time Limit
2 hours 30 minutes
Passing Score
500 (scaled, 200-800 range)
Fees, eligibility, and exam policies can change. Confirm them with the exam sponsor before applying or paying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the CPPS 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 CPPS vocabulary game work?
Each round shows a clue for one of 20 CPPS 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 CPPS terms come from?
OpenExamPrep researched each term from the CBPPS (IHI) 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 CPPS exam format and length?
The CPPS exam is a computer-based test consisting of 120 multiple-choice questions — 100 scored items plus 20 unscored pretest items. You have 2.5 hours (150 minutes) to complete the exam. Questions are 4-option multiple choice, and most items test application and analysis rather than simple recall. The exam is delivered by PSI at PSI Assessment Centers or via live remote online proctoring.
What score do I need to pass the CPPS exam?
The CPPS passing score is 500 on a scaled score range of 200-800. CBPPS uses a criterion-referenced methodology — there is no curve, and candidates do not compete against one another. The minimum passing score is set using a modified Angoff method in which subject-matter experts estimate the difficulty of each item for a minimally qualified patient safety professional. Pre-equating ensures fairness across different exam forms.