Mississippi CNA Vocabulary Game
Exam terms with clues and explanations by OpenExamPrep.
About the Mississippi CNA Vocabulary Game
A free word game for the Mississippi 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 Mississippi CNA Vocabulary Game
Basic Nursing Skills
Infection Control
Safety
Communication
Resident Rights
Personal Care
Disease Process
Mental Health
Data Collection
Care Impaired
Aging Process and Restorative Care
Role and Responsibility
Sources for these terms (26)
- Vital Signs (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
- Fever (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
- Facts About Older Adult Falls (CDC) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- CPR (MedlinePlus health topic) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- 42 CFR 483.24 Quality of life (GovInfo, 2025 edition) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Choking (MedlinePlus health topic) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- 42 CFR 483.90 Physical environment (GovInfo, 2025 edition) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Hearing Aids (MedlinePlus health topic) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Hearing Aids (NIDCD) · 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
- Stroke (MedlinePlus health topic) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Traumatic Events and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) (NIMH) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- 42 CFR 483.25 Quality of care (GovInfo, 2025 edition) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Edema (MedlinePlus health topic) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Coping With Alzheimer's Behaviors: Wandering and Getting Lost (National Institute on Aging) · 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
- Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility Prospective Payment System; Final Rule (Federal Register, November 3, 2000) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Toileting Aids (CMS Medicare Learning Network) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- 42 CFR 483.21 Comprehensive person-centered care planning (GovInfo, 2025 edition) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- State Operations Manual Appendix PP: Guidance to Surveyors for Long Term Care Facilities (CMS, Rev. 232) · Source checked 2026-11-03
About the Mississippi CNA Exam
The Mississippi CNA competency exam is administered by Headmaster (D&S Diversified Technologies) on behalf of the Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH). The exam has two parts: a 70-question knowledge test (multiple-choice) and a clinical skills test. Mississippi requires completion of a state-approved CNA training program and passing both exam components to be listed on the Mississippi Nurse Aide Registry.
Exam sponsor: Headmaster (D&S Diversified Technologies) / MSDH. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Questions
70 questions
Time Limit
60 minutes (knowledge) + 30 minutes (3-4 task skill test)
Passing Score
73% or better (at least 52 of 70)
Reported exam pass rate: ~75-80%. Estimated Mississippi 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 Mississippi 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 Mississippi CNA vocabulary game work?
Each round shows a clue for one of 20 Mississippi 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 Mississippi CNA terms come from?
OpenExamPrep researched each term from the Headmaster (D&S Diversified Technologies) / MSDH 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 Mississippi CNA exam?
The Mississippi CNA competency exam is administered by Headmaster / D&S Diversified Technologies (D&SDT) on behalf of the Mississippi State Department of Health. Everything — scheduling, payment, results, and registry renewal — runs through the TestMaster Universe (TMU) portal at ms.tmutest.com. Headmaster provides both the 70-question knowledge exam and the Manual Demonstration Skill Test, and Mississippi also offers a remotely proctored knowledge exam option.
What is the passing score for the Mississippi CNA knowledge exam?
The Mississippi knowledge exam requires a score of 73% or better. On a 70-item exam that means at least 52 correct answers, since 51 correct works out to 72.9%. You have 60 minutes. Results are not immediate: they post in your TMU account after 6:00 PM Central Time on the business day after your test event.