New York CNA Vocabulary Game
Exam terms with clues and explanations by OpenExamPrep.
About the New York CNA Vocabulary Game
A free word game for the New York CNA exam. Each round shows a clue for one of 20 exam terms across 5 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 New York CNA Vocabulary Game
Role and ethics
Safety and injury
Function and health
Basic nursing care
Specialized care
Sources for these terms (21)
- 45 CFR Section 164.502, Uses and disclosures of protected health information: General rules (2025 edition) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- 42 CFR Section 483.5, Definitions (2025 edition) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- New York Public Health Law Section 2803-c, Rights of patients in certain medical facilities · Source checked 2026-11-03
- 29 CFR Section 1910.132, General requirements for personal protective equipment (2025 edition) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- State Operations Manual, Appendix PP: Guidance to Surveyors for Long Term Care Facilities (Rev. 232) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Burns (MedlinePlus, National Library of Medicine) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- TSGLI Activities of Daily Living Background (U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- The Urinary Tract and How It Works (National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Fever (MedlinePlus, National Library of Medicine) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Choking (MedlinePlus, National Library of Medicine) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- CPR (MedlinePlus, National Library of Medicine) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) (U.S. Food and Drug Administration) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Bereavement (MedlinePlus, National Library of Medicine) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Oxygen Therapy (MedlinePlus, National Library of Medicine) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- 29 CFR Section 1910.1030, Bloodborne pathogens (2024 edition) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Tool: SBAR (TeamSTEPPS, Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- 42 CFR Section 483.25, Quality of care (2025 edition) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- New York State Department of Health Certified Nurse Aide Manual (Prometric) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Walking Problems (MedlinePlus, National Library of Medicine) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Vital Signs (MedlinePlus, National Library of Medicine) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Signs and Symptoms of Stroke (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) · Source checked 2026-11-03
About the New York CNA Exam
New York Certified Nurse Aide competency exam administered by Prometric. Tests Physical Care Skills, Psychosocial Care Skills, and Role of the Nurse Aide. New York requires a minimum of 100 hours of state-approved training, including at least 30 hours of supervised practical training. Prepare with 200+ practice questions covering topics from NYSDOH Nurse Aide Registry requirements.
Exam sponsor: Prometric / New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH). The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Questions
60 questions
Time Limit
90 minutes written + 31-40 min skills
Passing Score
Pass the written (or oral) exam + all 5 skills (Prometric does not publish a fixed percentage)
Reported exam pass rate: 70-80%. for first-time test-takers 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 New York 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 New York CNA vocabulary game work?
Each round shows a clue for one of 20 New York 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 New York CNA terms come from?
OpenExamPrep researched each term from the Prometric / New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) content outline and primary sources, listed under Sources on this page. The game is independent study material, not an official exam resource.
How many questions are on the New York CNA exam?
The New York CNA written exam has 60 multiple-choice questions, and you have 90 minutes to complete it. The oral option adds a 16-question reading comprehension section. The clinical skills evaluation scores 5 skills (Handwashing, Indirect Care and 3 assigned skills) in 31 to 40 minutes.
What is the passing score for the New York CNA exam?
Prometric's New York bulletin does not publish a fixed passing percentage for the written exam; you must pass it and successfully demonstrate all 5 clinical skills. For the skills portion, you must perform 100% of critical steps correctly for each skill. Missing any critical step results in failure of that skill.