Michigan CNA Vocabulary Game
Exam terms with clues and explanations by OpenExamPrep.
About the Michigan CNA Vocabulary Game
A free word game for the Michigan 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 Michigan CNA Vocabulary Game
Aging and restorative
Basic nursing skills
Care impaired
Communication
Data collection
Disease process
Infection control
Mental health
Personal care
Resident rights
Role and responsibility
Safety
Sources for these terms (23)
- 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
- 42 CFR 483.152 Requirements for approval of a nurse aide training and competency evaluation program (GovInfo, 2025 edition) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Vital Signs (MedlinePlus health topic) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Volunteer Handbook, VA Nebraska-Western Iowa Health Care System (September 2022) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Coma (MedlinePlus health topic) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- TeamSTEPPS Tool: SBAR (AHRQ) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- 42 CFR 483.90 Physical environment (GovInfo, 2025 edition) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Michigan Nurse Aide Candidate Handbook (updated July 2026) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Stroke (MedlinePlus health topic) · 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
- Clinical Safety: Hand Hygiene for Healthcare Workers (CDC) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Coping With Alzheimer's Behaviors: Wandering and Getting Lost (National Institute on Aging) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- 42 CFR 483.24 Quality of life (GovInfo, 2025 edition) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Pressure Sores (MedlinePlus health topic) · 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
- Summary of the HIPAA Privacy Rule (HHS Office for Civil Rights) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Social Security Act section 1919 Requirements for nursing facilities (SSA) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Nurse Aide Registry (Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Facts About Older Adult Falls (CDC) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- General Safety Training (VA Portland Health Care System) · Source checked 2026-11-03
About the Michigan CNA Exam
The Michigan CNA exam certifies nursing assistants to provide basic patient care in Michigan. Administered by D&SDT-Headmaster under the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA), it includes a 65-question knowledge exam (60 minutes, 74% to pass) and a skill test of 3 or 4 tasks in 30 minutes.
Exam sponsor: Headmaster (D&S) / Michigan LARA. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Questions
65 questions
Time Limit
60 min written + 30 min skills test
Passing Score
74% knowledge + all critical steps and 80% of non-key steps on each skill task
Reported exam pass rate: Not published. D&SDT-Headmaster and Michigan LARA do not publish a current pass rate 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 Michigan 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 Michigan CNA vocabulary game work?
Each round shows a clue for one of 20 Michigan 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 Michigan CNA terms come from?
OpenExamPrep researched each term from the Headmaster (D&S) / Michigan LARA 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 Michigan CNA exam?
Michigan CNA exams are administered by D&SDT-Headmaster under contract with the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA). You pay for and schedule tests through the Michigan TMU portal at mi.tmutest.com.
How much does the Michigan CNA exam cost?
The Michigan CNA exam costs $175 for the first attempt at the knowledge and skill tests, paid through D&SDT-Headmaster. The handbook lists $175 for a knowledge or skill test retake. Training program costs vary by institution.