Hawaii CNA Vocabulary Game
Exam terms with clues and explanations by OpenExamPrep.
About the Hawaii CNA Vocabulary Game
A free word game for the Hawaii CNA 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
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Topics in the Hawaii CNA Vocabulary Game
Role of the nurse aide
Promotion of safety
Function and health
Basic nursing care
Specialized care
Sources for these terms (22)
- Candidate Information Bulletin — State of Hawaii — Certified Nurse Aide Examination (Prometric, Rev. 20170124) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Adult Protective and Community Services Branch (Hawaii Department of Human Services) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- 42 CFR 483.5 Definitions (GovInfo, 2025 edition) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- 42 CFR 483.12 Freedom from abuse, neglect, and exploitation (GovInfo, 2025 edition) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Isolation Precautions Guideline: Glossary (CDC) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- 29 CFR 1910.1030 Bloodborne pathogens (OSHA) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Facts About Older Adult Falls (CDC) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Choking (MedlinePlus health topic) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- 42 CFR 483.152 Requirements for approval of a nurse aide training and competency evaluation program (GovInfo, 2025 edition) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- 42 CFR 483.24 Quality of life (GovInfo, 2025 edition) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- State Operations Manual Appendix PP: Guidance to Surveyors for Long Term Care Facilities (CMS) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- 42 CFR 483.25 Quality of care (GovInfo, 2025 edition) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- 21 CFR part 890 Physical medicine devices (GovInfo, 2025 edition) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Mobility Aids (MedlinePlus health topic) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Clinical Skills Test Checklist (Prometric) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Vital Signs (MedlinePlus health topic) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Fever (MedlinePlus health topic) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Sepsis (MedlinePlus health topic) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Bereavement (MedlinePlus health topic) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Lewy Body Dementia: Causes, Symptoms, and Diagnosis (National Institute on Aging) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Provider Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment (POLST) (Hawaii Department of Health, Executive Office on Aging) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- 42 CFR 483.21 Comprehensive person-centered care planning (GovInfo, 2025 edition) · Source checked 2026-11-03
About the Hawaii CNA Exam
The Hawaii CNA competency examination is administered by Prometric on behalf of the Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs (DCCA), Professional and Vocational Licensing Division (PVL). It consists of a 60-question written exam (90 minutes) and a clinical skills test scored on 5 skills (3 assigned skills plus handwashing and indirect care). Hawaii requires at least 100 hours of state-approved training before testing. Prometric also manages the Hawaii Nurse Aide Registry for the DCCA; candidates must pass both portions within 2 years of their first test date, with a maximum of 3 attempts. The exam follows the Hawaii bulletin's content outline: Role of the Nurse Aide (20%), Promotion of Safety (22%), Promotion of Function and Health of Residents (20%), Basic Nursing Care (24%), and Specialized Care (14%).
Exam sponsor: Prometric / Hawaii DCCA-PVL. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Questions
60 questions
Time Limit
90 min written + 31–40 min skills test
Passing Score
70% written + pass all 5 scored skills
Exam / Certification Fees
$241 ($216 written + skills, plus a one-time $25 application processing fee)
Exam sponsor websiteReported exam pass rate: ~70-78%. estimated first-time pass rate for Hawaii 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Hawaii CNA 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 Hawaii CNA vocabulary game work?
Each round shows a clue for one of 20 Hawaii CNA 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 Hawaii CNA terms come from?
OpenExamPrep researched each term from the Prometric / Hawaii DCCA-PVL content outline and primary sources, listed under Sources on this page. The game is independent study material, not an official exam resource.
Who administers the Hawaii CNA exam?
Prometric administers the Hawaii CNA competency examination under contract with the Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs (DCCA) and also manages the Hawaii Nurse Aide Registry. The exam has two parts: a 60-question written test (90 minutes) and a clinical skills test scored on 5 skills (3 assigned skills plus handwashing and indirect care). After passing both, your name is added to the Hawaii Nurse Aide Registry. Contact Prometric's Hawaii nurse aide office at 800-967-1200 or visit prometric.com/nurseaide/hi to apply.
How many training hours does Hawaii require for CNA certification?
Hawaii requires a minimum of 100 clock hours of state-certified nurse aide training before you take the Prometric competency examination, including at least 30 classroom hours and 70 hours of supervised practical training. This exceeds the federal minimum of 75 hours. Training programs are certified by the Hawaii Department of Human Services, Med-QUEST Division, which acts as the state Medicaid agency for nurse aide training.