Missouri CNA Vocabulary Game
Exam terms with clues and explanations by OpenExamPrep.
About the Missouri CNA Vocabulary Game
A free word game for the Missouri 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 Missouri CNA Vocabulary Game
Aging Process and Restorative Care
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 (16)
- Missouri Nurse Aide Candidate Handbook (Version 15.0, Updated September 2026) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- 42 CFR Part 483 — Requirements for States and Long Term Care Facilities (2025 annual edition) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- 29 CFR 1910.1030 — Bloodborne Pathogens · Source checked 2026-11-03
- MedlinePlus: Vital Signs · Source checked 2026-11-03
- MedlinePlus: Edema · Source checked 2026-11-03
- MedlinePlus: Falls · Source checked 2026-11-03
- MedlinePlus: Vision Impairment and Blindness · Source checked 2026-11-03
- MedlinePlus: Stroke · Source checked 2026-11-03
- NINDS Glossary of Neurological Terms — Coma · Source checked 2026-11-03
- NHLBI: Anemia — What Is Anemia? · Source checked 2026-11-03
- NIMH: Traumatic Events and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- NIA: Coping With Grief and Loss · Source checked 2026-11-03
- NIA: Maintaining mobility and preventing disability are key to living independently as we age · Source checked 2026-11-03
- NIDCD: Hearing Aids · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Public Law 104-191 — Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 · Source checked 2026-11-03
- 45 CFR Parts 160 and 164 — HIPAA Privacy Rule (2025 annual edition) · Source checked 2026-11-03
About the Missouri CNA Exam
The Missouri CNA competency exam is administered by D&SDT-Headmaster on behalf of the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS). The exam has two parts: a 75-question knowledge test (60 minutes, 80% to pass) and a skill test of 3 or 4 tasks in 30 minutes. Missouri requires completion of a state-approved CNA training program consisting of 75 hours of classroom training and 100 hours of on-the-job training under Section 198.082, RSMo and the Omnibus Nursing Home Act.
Exam sponsor: Headmaster / D&S Diversified Technologies (Missouri DHSS). The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Questions
75 questions
Time Limit
60 min knowledge + 30 min skills
Passing Score
80% knowledge + every critical step and 80% of other steps on each skill task
Reported exam pass rate: ~75-80%. Estimated Missouri first-time pass rate This describes exam candidates, not OpenExamPrep users or results from using our resources. Exam sponsor website
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Missouri 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 Missouri CNA vocabulary game work?
Each round shows a clue for one of 20 Missouri 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 Missouri CNA terms come from?
OpenExamPrep researched each term from the Headmaster / D&S Diversified Technologies (Missouri DHSS) 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 Missouri CNA exam?
The Missouri CNA competency exam is administered by D&SDT-Headmaster on behalf of the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS). The knowledge test has 75 multiple-choice questions across 12 subject areas, with 60 minutes allowed and an 80% passing score. The skill test has 3 or 4 tasks in 30 minutes. Schedule through the Missouri TMU portal at mo.tmutest.com.
What are the training requirements for Missouri CNAs?
Missouri requires completion of a state-approved CNA training program consisting of 75 hours of classroom training and 100 hours of on-the-job training (175 total hours) under Section 198.082, RSMo and the Omnibus Nursing Home Act. Training programs must be approved by the Missouri DHSS.