Massachusetts CNA Vocabulary Game
Exam terms with clues and explanations by OpenExamPrep.
About the Massachusetts CNA Vocabulary Game
A free word game for the Massachusetts CNA exam. Each round shows a clue for one of 20 exam terms across 12 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 Massachusetts CNA Vocabulary Game
Aging and restorative
Resident rights
Safety
Basic nursing
Disease process
Personal care
Care impaired
Data collection
Infection control
Communication
Role and responsibility
Mental health
Sources for these terms (21)
- Medicare Current Beneficiary Survey Appendix B: Activities of Daily Living · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Elder Abuse · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Advance Care Planning: Advance Directives for Health Care · Source checked 2026-11-03
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- About Older Adult Fall Prevention · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Oxygen Therapy · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Vital Signs · Source checked 2026-11-03
- COPD · Source checked 2026-11-03
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- Ostomy · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Coma · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Gas · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Personal Protective Equipment · Source checked 2026-11-03
- 1910.1030 Bloodborne Pathogens · Source checked 2026-11-03
- What Is American Sign Language (ASL)? · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Hearing Disorders and Deafness · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Development of Staffing Quality Measures Phase I · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Nursing Homes — Certification and Compliance · Source checked 2026-11-03
- HIPAA Basics · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Bereavement · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Fever · Source checked 2026-11-03
About the Massachusetts CNA Exam
The Massachusetts CNA competency evaluation is a two-part test administered by D&S Diversified Technologies (Headmaster) under contract with the MA Department of Public Health. The knowledge test has 60 multiple-choice questions and a maximum of 60 minutes; you must score 76% (46 of 60 correct) to pass. The clinical skills test assigns 3-4 randomly selected tasks (one with handwashing embedded) in 40 minutes, and you must perform every key (starred) step plus at least 80% of non-key steps on each task. Massachusetts requires a minimum of 75 hours of state-approved training before testing.
Exam sponsor: D&S Diversified Technologies (Headmaster) under MA DPH contract. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Questions
60 questions
Time Limit
60 min knowledge + 40 min skills (3-4 tasks)
Passing Score
76% (46/60 correct)
Exam / Certification Fees
$30 knowledge / $40 audio knowledge / $70 skills per attempt
Exam sponsor websiteReported exam pass rate: ~75%. MA DPH estimated first-time pass rate 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 Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts CNA vocabulary game work?
Each round shows a clue for one of 20 Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts CNA terms come from?
OpenExamPrep researched each term from the D&S Diversified Technologies (Headmaster) under MA DPH contract 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 Massachusetts CNA exam?
The Massachusetts CNA competency evaluation is administered by D&S Diversified Technologies (Headmaster) under contract with the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MA DPH). The knowledge test has 60 multiple-choice questions and a maximum of 60 minutes, and you must score 76% to pass. For testing locations and scheduling, visit hdmaster.com or call D&S/Headmaster at (888) 401-0462 (MA Nurse Aide Registry: (617) 753-8144).
What is the passing score for the Massachusetts CNA exam?
You must score 76% on the knowledge test — 46 of 60 questions correct — within the 60-minute limit. The clinical skills test assigns 3-4 randomly selected tasks (one with handwashing embedded); you must perform every key (starred) step correctly and at least 80% of the non-key steps on each task. Both parts must be passed to be listed on the Massachusetts Nurse Aide Registry.