CNA ABBREVIATIONS: CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT TERMINOLOGY MASTER LIST RECENTLY UPDATED 2026/2027

CNA Abbreviations Master List 2026/2027




🏥 Vital Signs & Measurements
Abbreviation Meaning
BP Blood Pressure
HR Heart Rate
RR Respiratory Rate
T / Temp Temperature
O2 Sat / SpO2 Oxygen Saturation
TPR Temperature, Pulse, Respiration
VS Vital Signs
Wt Weight
Ht Height
BMI Body Mass Index
MAP Mean Arterial Pressure
P Pulse


🩺 Patient Care & Assessment
Abbreviation Meaning
ADL Activities of Daily Living
IADL Instrumental Activities of Daily Living
ROM Range of Motion
AROM Active Range of Motion

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Abbreviation Meaning
PROM Passive Range of Motion
I&O Intake and Output
S&S Signs and Symptoms
LOC Level of Consciousness
A&O Alert and Oriented
A&Ox3 Alert & Oriented to Person, Place, Time
A&Ox4 Alert & Oriented to Person, Place, Time, Event
WNL Within Normal Limits
NAD No Acute Distress
SOB Shortness of Breath
C/O Complains Of
DOE Dyspnea on Exertion
N/V Nausea and Vomiting
N/V/D Nausea, Vomiting, Diarrhea


🩺 Body Positions & Movement
Abbreviation Meaning
HOB Head of Bed
OOB Out of Bed
BRP Bathroom Privileges
CBR Complete Bed Rest
BR Bed Rest
amb Ambulate / Ambulation
Tx Transfer
w/c Wheelchair
2PA 2-Person Assist
1PA 1-Person Assist



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