South Carolina CNA Vocabulary Game
Exam terms with clues and explanations by OpenExamPrep.
About the South Carolina CNA Vocabulary Game
A free word game for the South Carolina 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 South Carolina CNA Vocabulary Game
Personal care skills
Basic nursing skills
Restorative skills
Psychosocial care skills
Role of the nurse aide
Sources for these terms (22)
- TeamSTEPPS Tool: SBAR (AHRQ) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Clinical Safety: Hand Hygiene for Healthcare Workers (CDC) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Isolation Precautions Guideline: Glossary (CDC) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Facts About Older Adult Falls (CDC) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- 21 CFR part 890 Physical medicine devices (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
- 42 CFR 483.152 Requirements for approval of a nurse aide training and competency evaluation program (GovInfo, 2025 edition) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- 42 CFR 483.24 Quality of life (GovInfo, 2025 edition) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- 42 CFR 483.25 Quality of care (GovInfo, 2025 edition) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- 42 CFR 483.5 Definitions (GovInfo, 2025 edition) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- State Operations Manual Appendix PP: Guidance to Surveyors for Long Term Care Facilities (CMS) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- The Registry (South Carolina Nurse Aide Handbook, Credentia) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Skills (South Carolina Nurse Aide Handbook, Credentia) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Bereavement (MedlinePlus health topic) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- CPR (MedlinePlus health topic) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Mobility Aids (MedlinePlus health topic) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Pressure Sores (MedlinePlus health topic) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Vital Signs (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
- 29 CFR 1910.1030 Bloodborne pathogens (OSHA) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- South Carolina Code of Laws § 44-81-40, Rights of residents · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Nurse Aide (South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services) · Source checked 2026-11-03
About the South Carolina CNA Exam
The South Carolina CNA competency evaluation has two parts: a 70-question Written Knowledge Test (2 hours) and a Clinical Skills Test (5 randomly selected skills in 30 minutes). Passing lists you on the South Carolina Nurse Aide Registry maintained by SCDHHS. Credentia administers the exam using the NNAAP format at test sites across South Carolina.
Exam sponsor: Credentia / SC DHHS. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Questions
70 questions
Time Limit
2 hours written + 30 min skills
Passing Score
Passing score varies + 100% critical skills steps
Reported exam pass rate: ~75-80%. South Carolina first-time pass rate estimate (Credentia) 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 South Carolina 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 South Carolina CNA vocabulary game work?
Each round shows a clue for one of 20 South Carolina 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 South Carolina CNA terms come from?
OpenExamPrep researched each term from the Credentia / SC DHHS 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 South Carolina CNA exam?
The South Carolina CNA competency evaluation is administered by Credentia on behalf of the South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (SCDHHS). Credentia operates test sites across South Carolina.
How many questions are on the South Carolina CNA Written Test?
The South Carolina Written Knowledge Test has 70 multiple-choice questions with a 2-hour time limit. The exam follows the NNAAP (National Nurse Aide Assessment Program) format. The passing score is determined by SCDHHS.