Minnesota CNA Vocabulary Game
Exam terms with clues and explanations by OpenExamPrep.
About the Minnesota CNA Vocabulary Game
A free word game for the Minnesota CNA exam. Each round shows a clue for one of 44 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.
- 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 Minnesota CNA Vocabulary Game
Aging and Restorative Care
Basic Nursing Skills
Care of Impaired Residents
Communication Skills
Data Collection
Disease Process
Infection Control
Mental Health
Personal Care
Resident Rights
Role and Responsibility
Safety and Emergencies
Sources for these terms (41)
- Minnesota Nurse Aide Candidate Handbook (Version 8.0, October 1, 2026) · Source checked 2026-11-02
- Minnesota Nurse Aide Knowledge Test Content – Subject Area Definitions · Source checked 2026-11-02
- Minnesota Nurse Aide Skill Test Recording Form · Source checked 2026-11-02
- Minnesota Department of Health: Nurse Aide Registry · Source checked 2026-11-02
- Minnesota Department of Health: Nurse Aide Registry Testing Information · Source checked 2026-11-02
- Minnesota Department of Health: Nurse Aide Training and Testing · Source checked 2026-11-02
- Minnesota Department of Health: Frequently Asked Questions about NATCEPs · Source checked 2026-11-02
- Minnesota Department of Health: Federal Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program (NATCEP) Resource · Source checked 2026-11-02
- Minnesota Department of Health: Filing a Complaint Against a Facility · Source checked 2026-11-02
- Minnesota Department of Health: Standard Precautions · Source checked 2026-11-02
- Minnesota Department of Health: Contact Precautions · Source checked 2026-11-02
- Minnesota Department of Health: Droplet Precautions · Source checked 2026-11-02
- Minnesota Department of Health: Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for Infection Control · Source checked 2026-11-02
- Minnesota Statutes § 144A.61: Nursing Assistant Training · Source checked 2026-11-02
- Minnesota Statutes § 144.651: Health Care Bill of Rights · Source checked 2026-11-02
- Minnesota Statutes § 626.557: Reporting of Maltreatment of Vulnerable Adults · Source checked 2026-11-02
- Minnesota Statutes § 626.5572: Maltreatment of Vulnerable Adults Definitions · Source checked 2026-11-02
- CDC Infection Control: Standard Precautions for All Patient Care · Source checked 2026-11-02
- CDC Infection Control: Transmission-Based Precautions · Source checked 2026-11-02
- MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Fever · Source checked 2026-11-02
- MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Pulse · Source checked 2026-11-02
- MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Swelling · Source checked 2026-11-02
- MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Nausea and vomiting – adults · Source checked 2026-11-02
- MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Gas – flatulence · Source checked 2026-11-02
- MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Preventing pressure injuries · Source checked 2026-11-02
- MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: How to care for pressure sores · Source checked 2026-11-02
- MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: CPR - adult and child after onset of puberty · Source checked 2026-11-02
- MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Abdominal thrusts · Source checked 2026-11-02
- MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Do-not-resuscitate order · Source checked 2026-11-02
- MedlinePlus: Sleep Apnea · Source checked 2026-11-02
- MedlinePlus: Coma · Source checked 2026-11-02
- MedlinePlus: Dementia · Source checked 2026-11-02
- MedlinePlus: Aphasia · Source checked 2026-11-02
- MedlinePlus: Angina · Source checked 2026-11-02
- MedlinePlus: COPD · Source checked 2026-11-02
- MedlinePlus: Stroke · Source checked 2026-11-02
- MedlinePlus: Urinary Tract Infections · Source checked 2026-11-02
- MedlinePlus: Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder · Source checked 2026-11-02
- MedlinePlus: Bereavement · Source checked 2026-11-02
- MedlinePlus: Falls · Source checked 2026-11-02
- Body temperature norms: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia · Source checked 2026-11-02
About the Minnesota CNA Exam
Headmaster administers Minnesota's nurse aide competency evaluation for MDH. The knowledge exam has 70 multiple-choice questions, a 2-hour limit, and a 74% passing standard; its knowledge/audio versions are available only in English, Spanish, Somali, and Hmong, and remote proctoring is available where offered. The on-site skills exam assigns 3 or 4 tasks in 30 minutes and requires every key step plus at least 80% of non-key steps on each task. Candidates may qualify through an MDH-approved program or a test-out/challenge route.
Exam sponsor: Headmaster (D&S Diversified Technologies) / MN MDH. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Questions
70 questions
Time Limit
Knowledge: 2 hours; skills: 30 minutes for 3 or 4 tasks
Passing Score
Knowledge: 74% (at least 52/70); skills: all key steps and 80%+ of non-key steps on each task
Exam / Certification Fees
Varies by test site; current in-facility pricing is $60 knowledge and $100 skills
Exam sponsor websiteReported exam pass rate: Not stated as one statewide rate. MDH publishes test data by approved training program and test component, not one universal first-time 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 Minnesota 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 Minnesota CNA vocabulary game work?
Each round shows a clue for one of 44 Minnesota 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 Minnesota CNA terms come from?
OpenExamPrep researched each term from the Headmaster (D&S Diversified Technologies) / MN MDH 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 Minnesota CNA exam?
The Minnesota nurse aide competency exam is administered by Headmaster (D&S Diversified Technologies LLP) on behalf of the Minnesota Department of Health. It includes a 70-question knowledge exam and a separate manual demonstration skills exam.
What is the passing score for the Minnesota CNA knowledge exam?
The 70-question knowledge exam requires 74% or better, which is at least 52 correct answers, and allows 2 hours. The separate skills exam requires every key step and at least 80% of non-key steps on each assigned task.