South Dakota CNA Vocabulary Game
Exam terms with clues and explanations by OpenExamPrep.
About the South Dakota CNA Vocabulary Game
A free word game for the South Dakota CNA exam. Each round shows a clue for one of 20 exam terms across 9 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 Dakota CNA Vocabulary Game
Basic nursing skills
Basic rights
Communication skills
Infection control
Mental health
Physical health
Safety
Later life changes
Role and responsibility
Sources for these terms (25)
- 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
- 42 CFR 483.25 Quality of care (GovInfo, 2025 edition) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- 42 CFR 483.24 Quality of life (GovInfo, 2025 edition) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Pressure Sores (MedlinePlus health topic) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- State Operations Manual Appendix PP: Guidance to Surveyors for Long Term Care Facilities (CMS) · 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
- TeamSTEPPS Tool: SBAR (AHRQ) · 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
- Lewy Body Dementia: Causes, Symptoms, and Diagnosis (National Institute on Aging) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Coping With Alzheimer's Behaviors: Wandering and Getting Lost (National Institute on Aging) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Stroke (MedlinePlus health topic) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- CPR (MedlinePlus health topic) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Facts About Older Adult Falls (CDC) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- What Do We Know About Healthy Aging? (National Institute on Aging) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- COPD (MedlinePlus health topic) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- HIV (MedlinePlus health topic) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Student Initial Registration Requirements (South Dakota Board of Nursing) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- 42 CFR 483.21 Comprehensive person-centered care planning (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
- Skills Evaluation (South Dakota Board of Nursing) · Source checked 2026-11-03
About the South Dakota CNA Exam
South Dakota CNA registration uses a Headmaster knowledge exam and a program-based skills evaluation. The May 2026 (version 1.0) handbook specifies 80 questions, 60 minutes, 75% to pass, and a USD 45 knowledge fee. A qualified RN evaluates four assigned skills checklists; the Board scores their critical items.
Exam sponsor: South Dakota Board of Nursing / D&SDT-Headmaster (knowledge exam). The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Questions
80 questions
Time Limit
60 min knowledge exam + Board skills evaluation
Passing Score
75% knowledge exam (60 of 80); Board scores critical items on four assigned skills checklists
Reported exam pass rate: Not published. The cited sources do not publish a statewide candidate pass rate; program-approval performance thresholds are not candidate pass rates. Exam sponsor website
Fees, eligibility, and exam policies can change. Confirm them with the exam sponsor before applying or paying.
Official sources
- South Dakota CNA initial requirements (checked October 16, 2026)
- Board skills evaluation
- Board renewal requirements
- ARSD 20:48:16 — CNA registry and testing
- ARSD 20:48:18:09 — curriculum requirements
- Headmaster South Dakota CNA testing page — check for later handbook editions
- Knowledge candidate handbook — May 2026, version 1.0, checked November 3, 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the South Dakota 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 Dakota CNA vocabulary game work?
Each round shows a clue for one of 20 South Dakota 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 Dakota CNA terms come from?
OpenExamPrep researched each term from the South Dakota Board of Nursing / D&SDT-Headmaster (knowledge exam) content outline and primary sources, listed under Sources on this page. The game is independent study material, not an official exam resource.
What is the South Dakota CNA knowledge exam format and passing score?
The May 2026 (version 1.0) Headmaster handbook specifies 80 computer-based multiple-choice questions in 60 minutes, with 75% required to pass (60 correct). South Dakota also requires a separate Board-approved skills evaluation. The Board scores critical items on four assigned checklists from its pool of 22; the public rule does not establish an 80%-of-steps skills threshold.
How much does South Dakota CNA testing cost?
The May 2026 (version 1.0) handbook lists USD 45 for the knowledge exam, audio version, and each retake. Ask the approved training program about tuition and any skills-evaluation charge. Qualifying nursing-facility employees cannot be charged training/testing fees, and eligible new CNAs may receive reimbursement under the applicable rules.