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CNA Abbreviation Quiz

A CNA abbreviation test in two directions: 80 care plan abbreviations, each checked against a public source.

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Times and orders 18

  • A care plan says "PRN". What does PRN mean? MedlinePlus, Appendix B: Some Common Abbreviations. Outline: 42 CFR 483.152(b) course requirement: communication (reading the plan of care).
  • A chart carries a "DNR" order. What does DNR stand for? MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia, Advance care directives. Outline: 42 CFR 483.152(b) course requirement: communication (reading the plan of care).
  • A posted emergency plan mentions "CPR". What does CPR stand for? MedlinePlus, Appendix B: Some Common Abbreviations. Outline: 42 CFR 483.152(b) course requirement: communication (reading the plan of care).
  • The front of a chart reads "NKDA". What does NKDA stand for? MedlinePlus, Appendix B: Some Common Abbreviations. Outline: 42 CFR 483.152(b) course requirement: communication (reading the plan of care).
  • In talk about advance directives, what does "POA" stand for? Nursing Assistant, Open RN (open textbook, CC BY 4.0), section 6.6, End-of-Life Care. Outline: 42 CFR 483.152(b) course requirement: communication (reading the plan of care).
  • On a chart, what does "DX" stand for? MedlinePlus, Appendix B: Some Common Abbreviations. Outline: 42 CFR 483.152(b) course requirement: communication (reading the plan of care).
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Times and orders, continued

  • On a medicine label, what does "Rx" stand for? MedlinePlus, Appendix B: Some Common Abbreviations. Outline: 42 CFR 483.152(b) course requirement: communication (reading the plan of care).
  • What does "BID" stand for? MedlinePlus, Appendix B: Some Common Abbreviations. Outline: 42 CFR 483.152(b) course requirement: communication (reading the plan of care).
  • What does "IM" stand for? MedlinePlus, Appendix B: Some Common Abbreviations. Outline: 42 CFR 483.152(b) course requirement: communication (reading the plan of care).
  • What does "IV" stand for? MedlinePlus, Appendix B: Some Common Abbreviations. Outline: 42 CFR 483.152(b) course requirement: communication (reading the plan of care).
  • What does "QID" stand for? MedlinePlus, Appendix B: Some Common Abbreviations. Outline: 42 CFR 483.152(b) course requirement: communication (reading the plan of care).
  • What does "TID" stand for? MedlinePlus, Appendix B: Some Common Abbreviations. Outline: 42 CFR 483.152(b) course requirement: communication (reading the plan of care).
  • Which abbreviation means "do-not-resuscitate"? MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia, Advance care directives. Outline: 42 CFR 483.152(b) course requirement: communication (reading the plan of care).
  • Which abbreviation means "four times a day"? MedlinePlus, Appendix B: Some Common Abbreviations. Outline: 42 CFR 483.152(b) course requirement: communication (reading the plan of care).
  • Which abbreviation means "no known drug allergies"? MedlinePlus, Appendix B: Some Common Abbreviations. Outline: 42 CFR 483.152(b) course requirement: communication (reading the plan of care).
  • Which abbreviation means "three times a day"? MedlinePlus, Appendix B: Some Common Abbreviations. Outline: 42 CFR 483.152(b) course requirement: communication (reading the plan of care).
  • Which abbreviation means "twice a day"? MedlinePlus, Appendix B: Some Common Abbreviations. Outline: 42 CFR 483.152(b) course requirement: communication (reading the plan of care).
  • Which abbreviation on an order means "as needed"? MedlinePlus, Appendix B: Some Common Abbreviations. Outline: 42 CFR 483.152(b) course requirement: communication (reading the plan of care).

Daily care and activity 15

  • A care plan lists "PT" for walking practice. What does PT stand for here? Nursing Assistant, Open RN (open textbook, CC BY 4.0), section 2.3, Members of the Health Care Team and Nursing Home Structure. Outline: 42 CFR 483.152(b) course requirement: personal care skills and basic restorative services.
  • A care plan lists "ROM exercises". What does ROM stand for? Nursing Assistant, Open RN (open textbook, CC BY 4.0), section 9.4, Complications of Immobility. Outline: 42 CFR 483.152(b) course requirement: personal care skills and basic restorative services.
  • A care plan lists "TED hose". What does TED stand for? Nursing Assistant, Open RN (open textbook, CC BY 4.0), section 9.4, Complications of Immobility. Outline: 42 CFR 483.152(b) course requirement: personal care skills and basic restorative services.
  • A care plan says "assist with ADLs". What does ADLs stand for? Nursing Assistant, Open RN (open textbook, CC BY 4.0), section 5.2, Activities of Daily Living (ADLs). Outline: 42 CFR 483.152(b) course requirement: personal care skills and basic restorative services.
  • A transfer status reads "CGA". What does CGA stand for? Nursing Assistant, Open RN (open textbook, CC BY 4.0), section 8.4, Assisting Clients to Transfer. Outline: 42 CFR 483.152(b) course requirement: personal care skills and basic restorative services.
  • What does "ABHR" stand for? Nursing Assistant, Open RN (open textbook, CC BY 4.0), section 4.4, Precautions Used to Prevent the Spread of Infection. Outline: 42 CFR 483.152(b) course requirement: personal care skills and basic restorative services.
  • What does "OT" stand for? Nursing Assistant, Open RN (open textbook, CC BY 4.0), section 2.3, Members of the Health Care Team and Nursing Home Structure. Outline: 42 CFR 483.152(b) course requirement: personal care skills and basic restorative services.
  • What does "PPE" stand for? Nursing Assistant, Open RN (open textbook, CC BY 4.0), section 4.5, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Outline: 42 CFR 483.152(b) course requirement: personal care skills and basic restorative services.
  • What does "SCDs" stand for? Nursing Assistant, Open RN (open textbook, CC BY 4.0), section 11.2, Cardiovascular System. Outline: 42 CFR 483.152(b) course requirement: personal care skills and basic restorative services.
  • What does "ST" stand for? Nursing Assistant, Open RN (open textbook, CC BY 4.0), section 2.3, Members of the Health Care Team and Nursing Home Structure. Outline: 42 CFR 483.152(b) course requirement: personal care skills and basic restorative services.
  • Which abbreviation covers bathing, dressing, eating and toileting, the "activities of daily living"? Nursing Assistant, Open RN (open textbook, CC BY 4.0), section 5.2, Activities of Daily Living (ADLs). Outline: 42 CFR 483.152(b) course requirement: personal care skills and basic restorative services.
  • Which abbreviation means "Occupational therapy"? Nursing Assistant, Open RN (open textbook, CC BY 4.0), section 2.3, Members of the Health Care Team and Nursing Home Structure. Outline: 42 CFR 483.152(b) course requirement: personal care skills and basic restorative services.
  • Which abbreviation means "personal protective equipment"? Nursing Assistant, Open RN (open textbook, CC BY 4.0), section 4.5, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Outline: 42 CFR 483.152(b) course requirement: personal care skills and basic restorative services.
  • Which abbreviation means "physical therapy"? Nursing Assistant, Open RN (open textbook, CC BY 4.0), section 2.3, Members of the Health Care Team and Nursing Home Structure. Outline: 42 CFR 483.152(b) course requirement: personal care skills and basic restorative services.
  • Which abbreviation means "range of motion"? Nursing Assistant, Open RN (open textbook, CC BY 4.0), section 9.4, Complications of Immobility. Outline: 42 CFR 483.152(b) course requirement: personal care skills and basic restorative services.

Intake, output and diet 14

  • A care plan says "strict I&O". What does I&O stand for? Nursing Assistant, Open RN (open textbook, CC BY 4.0), section 7.7, Measuring Intake and Output. Outline: 42 CFR 483.152(b) course requirement: assisting with eating and hydration.
  • A diet card reads "NAS". What does NAS stand for? Nursing Assistant, Open RN (open textbook, CC BY 4.0), section 6.2, Nutrition and Fluid Needs. Outline: 42 CFR 483.152(b) course requirement: assisting with eating and hydration.
  • A diet card says liquids are "HT". What does HT stand for? Nursing Assistant, Open RN (open textbook, CC BY 4.0), section 6.2, Nutrition and Fluid Needs. Outline: 42 CFR 483.152(b) course requirement: assisting with eating and hydration.
  • A diet card says liquids are "NT". What does NT stand for? Nursing Assistant, Open RN (open textbook, CC BY 4.0), section 6.2, Nutrition and Fluid Needs. Outline: 42 CFR 483.152(b) course requirement: assisting with eating and hydration.
  • A fluid record is totaled in "mL". What does mL stand for? Nursing Assistant, Open RN (open textbook, CC BY 4.0), section 5.7, Assisting With Nutrition and Fluid Needs. Outline: 42 CFR 483.152(b) course requirement: assisting with eating and hydration.
  • A resident has an "NG tube". What does NG stand for? MedlinePlus, Appendix B: Some Common Abbreviations. Outline: 42 CFR 483.152(b) course requirement: assisting with eating and hydration.
  • A sign over the bed reads "NPO". What does it mean? Nursing Assistant, Open RN (open textbook, CC BY 4.0), section 6.2, Nutrition and Fluid Needs. Outline: 42 CFR 483.152(b) course requirement: assisting with eating and hydration.
  • What does "cc" stand for? Nursing Assistant, Open RN (open textbook, CC BY 4.0), section 5.7, Assisting With Nutrition and Fluid Needs. Outline: 42 CFR 483.152(b) course requirement: assisting with eating and hydration.
  • What does "GI" stand for? MedlinePlus, Appendix B: Some Common Abbreviations. Outline: 42 CFR 483.152(b) course requirement: assisting with eating and hydration.
  • What does "GU" stand for? MedlinePlus, Appendix B: Some Common Abbreviations. Outline: 42 CFR 483.152(b) course requirement: assisting with eating and hydration.
  • Which abbreviation is the unit, milliliters, in which fluids are documented? Nursing Assistant, Open RN (open textbook, CC BY 4.0), section 5.7, Assisting With Nutrition and Fluid Needs. Outline: 42 CFR 483.152(b) course requirement: assisting with eating and hydration.
  • Which abbreviation means "intake and output"? Nursing Assistant, Open RN (open textbook, CC BY 4.0), section 7.7, Measuring Intake and Output. Outline: 42 CFR 483.152(b) course requirement: assisting with eating and hydration.
  • Which abbreviation means "nasogastric", as in a tube through the nose to the stomach? MedlinePlus, Appendix B: Some Common Abbreviations. Outline: 42 CFR 483.152(b) course requirement: assisting with eating and hydration.
  • Which abbreviation means "nothing by mouth"? Nursing Assistant, Open RN (open textbook, CC BY 4.0), section 6.2, Nutrition and Fluid Needs. Outline: 42 CFR 483.152(b) course requirement: assisting with eating and hydration.

Vital signs, measuring and charting 15

  • A blood pressure is written "120/80 mmHg". What does mmHg stand for? Nursing Assistant, Open RN (open textbook, CC BY 4.0), section 7.4, Obtaining Vital Signs. Outline: 42 CFR 483.152(b) course requirement: taking and recording vital signs, height and weight.
  • A note reads "SOB when walking". What does SOB stand for? MedlinePlus, Appendix B: Some Common Abbreviations. Outline: 42 CFR 483.152(b) course requirement: taking and recording vital signs, height and weight.
  • A vital signs sheet has a column headed "BP". What does BP stand for? MedlinePlus, Appendix B: Some Common Abbreviations. Outline: 42 CFR 483.152(b) course requirement: taking and recording vital signs, height and weight.
  • What does "BMI" stand for? MedlinePlus, Appendix B: Some Common Abbreviations. Outline: 42 CFR 483.152(b) course requirement: taking and recording vital signs, height and weight.
  • What does "CBE" stand for? Nursing Assistant, Open RN (open textbook, CC BY 4.0), section 7.2, Documenting and Reporting Data. Outline: 42 CFR 483.152(b) course requirement: taking and recording vital signs, height and weight.
  • What does "ECG" (also written "EKG") stand for? MedlinePlus, Appendix B: Some Common Abbreviations. Outline: 42 CFR 483.152(b) course requirement: taking and recording vital signs, height and weight.
  • What does "EHR" stand for? Nursing Assistant, Open RN (open textbook, CC BY 4.0), section 1.5, Documenting and Reporting. Outline: 42 CFR 483.152(b) course requirement: taking and recording vital signs, height and weight.
  • What does "HTN" stand for? MedlinePlus, Appendix B: Some Common Abbreviations. Outline: 42 CFR 483.152(b) course requirement: taking and recording vital signs, height and weight.
  • What does "MDS" stand for? Nursing Assistant, Open RN (open textbook, CC BY 4.0), section 1.5, Documenting and Reporting. Outline: 42 CFR 483.152(b) course requirement: taking and recording vital signs, height and weight.
  • What does "PAINAD" stand for? Nursing Assistant, Open RN (open textbook, CC BY 4.0), section 6.3, Pain. Outline: 42 CFR 483.152(b) course requirement: taking and recording vital signs, height and weight.
  • What does "SpO2" stand for? Nursing Assistant, Open RN (open textbook, CC BY 4.0), section 7.4, Obtaining Vital Signs. Outline: 42 CFR 483.152(b) course requirement: taking and recording vital signs, height and weight.
  • Which abbreviation is used for oxygen saturation? Nursing Assistant, Open RN (open textbook, CC BY 4.0), section 7.4, Obtaining Vital Signs. Outline: 42 CFR 483.152(b) course requirement: taking and recording vital signs, height and weight.
  • Which abbreviation means "blood pressure"? MedlinePlus, Appendix B: Some Common Abbreviations. Outline: 42 CFR 483.152(b) course requirement: taking and recording vital signs, height and weight.
  • Which abbreviation means "hypertension", high blood pressure? MedlinePlus, Appendix B: Some Common Abbreviations. Outline: 42 CFR 483.152(b) course requirement: taking and recording vital signs, height and weight.
  • Which abbreviation means "shortness of breath"? MedlinePlus, Appendix B: Some Common Abbreviations. Outline: 42 CFR 483.152(b) course requirement: taking and recording vital signs, height and weight.

Conditions and safety 28

  • A history lists "CVA with right-sided weakness". What does CVA stand for? MedlinePlus, Appendix B: Some Common Abbreviations. Outline: 42 CFR 483.152(b) course requirement: recognizing abnormal changes; infection control and safety.
  • A nurse says a resident is being treated for a "UTI". What does UTI stand for? MedlinePlus, Appendix B: Some Common Abbreviations. Outline: 42 CFR 483.152(b) course requirement: recognizing abnormal changes; infection control and safety.
  • A nurse warns that a leg clot can cause a "PE". What does PE stand for here? Nursing Assistant, Open RN (open textbook, CC BY 4.0), section 11.2, Cardiovascular System. Outline: 42 CFR 483.152(b) course requirement: recognizing abnormal changes; infection control and safety.
  • In a list of diagnoses, what does "MS" stand for? MedlinePlus, Appendix B: Some Common Abbreviations. Outline: 42 CFR 483.152(b) course requirement: recognizing abnormal changes; infection control and safety.
  • In a list of diagnoses, what does "RA" stand for? MedlinePlus, Appendix B: Some Common Abbreviations. Outline: 42 CFR 483.152(b) course requirement: recognizing abnormal changes; infection control and safety.
  • What does "AED" stand for? MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia, Heart attack first aid. Outline: 42 CFR 483.152(b) course requirement: recognizing abnormal changes; infection control and safety.
  • What does "CAD" stand for? MedlinePlus, Appendix B: Some Common Abbreviations. Outline: 42 CFR 483.152(b) course requirement: recognizing abnormal changes; infection control and safety.
  • What does "CHF" stand for? MedlinePlus, Appendix B: Some Common Abbreviations. Outline: 42 CFR 483.152(b) course requirement: recognizing abnormal changes; infection control and safety.
  • What does "COPD" stand for? MedlinePlus, Appendix B: Some Common Abbreviations. Outline: 42 CFR 483.152(b) course requirement: recognizing abnormal changes; infection control and safety.
  • What does "DJD" stand for? MedlinePlus, Appendix B: Some Common Abbreviations. Outline: 42 CFR 483.152(b) course requirement: recognizing abnormal changes; infection control and safety.
  • What does "DM" stand for? MedlinePlus, Appendix B: Some Common Abbreviations. Outline: 42 CFR 483.152(b) course requirement: recognizing abnormal changes; infection control and safety.
  • What does "DVT" stand for? MedlinePlus, Appendix B: Some Common Abbreviations. Outline: 42 CFR 483.152(b) course requirement: recognizing abnormal changes; infection control and safety.
  • What does "GERD" stand for? MedlinePlus, Appendix B: Some Common Abbreviations. Outline: 42 CFR 483.152(b) course requirement: recognizing abnormal changes; infection control and safety.
  • What does "HAI" stand for? Nursing Assistant, Open RN (open textbook, CC BY 4.0), section 4.2, Chain of Infection. Outline: 42 CFR 483.152(b) course requirement: recognizing abnormal changes; infection control and safety.
  • What does "HBV" stand for? MedlinePlus, Appendix B: Some Common Abbreviations. Outline: 42 CFR 483.152(b) course requirement: recognizing abnormal changes; infection control and safety.
  • What does "HIV" stand for? MedlinePlus, Appendix B: Some Common Abbreviations. Outline: 42 CFR 483.152(b) course requirement: recognizing abnormal changes; infection control and safety.
  • What does "MI" stand for? MedlinePlus, Appendix B: Some Common Abbreviations. Outline: 42 CFR 483.152(b) course requirement: recognizing abnormal changes; infection control and safety.
  • What does "MRSA" stand for? MedlinePlus, Appendix B: Some Common Abbreviations. Outline: 42 CFR 483.152(b) course requirement: recognizing abnormal changes; infection control and safety.
  • What does "TB" stand for? MedlinePlus, Appendix B: Some Common Abbreviations. Outline: 42 CFR 483.152(b) course requirement: recognizing abnormal changes; infection control and safety.
  • What does "TIA" stand for? MedlinePlus, Appendix B: Some Common Abbreviations. Outline: 42 CFR 483.152(b) course requirement: recognizing abnormal changes; infection control and safety.
  • What does "URI" stand for? MedlinePlus, Appendix B: Some Common Abbreviations. Outline: 42 CFR 483.152(b) course requirement: recognizing abnormal changes; infection control and safety.
  • What does "VRE" stand for? Nursing Assistant, Open RN (open textbook, CC BY 4.0), section 4.4, Precautions Used to Prevent the Spread of Infection. Outline: 42 CFR 483.152(b) course requirement: recognizing abnormal changes; infection control and safety.
  • Which abbreviation means "cerebrovascular accident", a stroke? MedlinePlus, Appendix B: Some Common Abbreviations. Outline: 42 CFR 483.152(b) course requirement: recognizing abnormal changes; infection control and safety.
  • Which abbreviation means "chronic obstructive pulmonary disease"? MedlinePlus, Appendix B: Some Common Abbreviations. Outline: 42 CFR 483.152(b) course requirement: recognizing abnormal changes; infection control and safety.
  • Which abbreviation means "congestive heart failure"? MedlinePlus, Appendix B: Some Common Abbreviations. Outline: 42 CFR 483.152(b) course requirement: recognizing abnormal changes; infection control and safety.
  • Which abbreviation means "diabetes mellitus"? MedlinePlus, Appendix B: Some Common Abbreviations. Outline: 42 CFR 483.152(b) course requirement: recognizing abnormal changes; infection control and safety.
  • Which abbreviation means "myocardial infarction", a heart attack? MedlinePlus, Appendix B: Some Common Abbreviations. Outline: 42 CFR 483.152(b) course requirement: recognizing abnormal changes; infection control and safety.
  • Which abbreviation means "urinary tract infection"? MedlinePlus, Appendix B: Some Common Abbreviations. Outline: 42 CFR 483.152(b) course requirement: recognizing abnormal changes; infection control and safety.

People and places 19

  • A resident has an appointment with "ENT". What does ENT stand for? MedlinePlus, Appendix B: Some Common Abbreviations. Outline: 42 CFR 483.152(b) course requirement: communication and interpersonal skills.
  • An order is signed by a "PA". What does PA stand for? MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia, Types of health care providers. Outline: 42 CFR 483.152(b) course requirement: communication and interpersonal skills.
  • An order is signed by an "NP". What does NP stand for? MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia, Types of health care providers. Outline: 42 CFR 483.152(b) course requirement: communication and interpersonal skills.
  • What does "CNA" stand for? Nursing Assistant, Open RN (open textbook, CC BY 4.0), section 2.6, Health Care Settings. Outline: 42 CFR 483.152(b) course requirement: communication and interpersonal skills.
  • What does "DON" stand for? Nursing Assistant, Open RN (open textbook, CC BY 4.0), section 2.2, Ethical and Legal Responsibilities of the Nursing Assistant. Outline: 42 CFR 483.152(b) course requirement: communication and interpersonal skills.
  • What does "HIPAA" stand for? Nursing Assistant, Open RN (open textbook, CC BY 4.0), section 2.2, Ethical and Legal Responsibilities of the Nursing Assistant. Outline: 42 CFR 483.152(b) course requirement: communication and interpersonal skills.
  • What does "ICU" stand for? MedlinePlus, Appendix B: Some Common Abbreviations. Outline: 42 CFR 483.152(b) course requirement: communication and interpersonal skills.
  • What does "LPN" stand for? MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia, Types of health care providers. Outline: 42 CFR 483.152(b) course requirement: communication and interpersonal skills.
  • What does "LTC" stand for? Nursing Assistant, Open RN (open textbook, CC BY 4.0), section 2.2, Ethical and Legal Responsibilities of the Nursing Assistant. Outline: 42 CFR 483.152(b) course requirement: communication and interpersonal skills.
  • What does "OSHA" stand for? Nursing Assistant, Open RN (open textbook, CC BY 4.0), section 2.2, Ethical and Legal Responsibilities of the Nursing Assistant. Outline: 42 CFR 483.152(b) course requirement: communication and interpersonal skills.
  • What does "PCP" stand for? MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia, Types of health care providers. Outline: 42 CFR 483.152(b) course requirement: communication and interpersonal skills.
  • What does "PHI" stand for? Nursing Assistant, Open RN (open textbook, CC BY 4.0), section 2.2, Ethical and Legal Responsibilities of the Nursing Assistant. Outline: 42 CFR 483.152(b) course requirement: communication and interpersonal skills.
  • What does "RN" stand for? MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia, Types of health care providers. Outline: 42 CFR 483.152(b) course requirement: communication and interpersonal skills.
  • What does "RT" stand for? Nursing Assistant, Open RN (open textbook, CC BY 4.0), section 9.3, Members of the Therapy Team. Outline: 42 CFR 483.152(b) course requirement: communication and interpersonal skills.
  • What does "SNF" stand for? 42 CFR 483.5, Definitions. Outline: 42 CFR 483.152(b) course requirement: communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Which abbreviation means "Director of Nursing"? Nursing Assistant, Open RN (open textbook, CC BY 4.0), section 2.2, Ethical and Legal Responsibilities of the Nursing Assistant. Outline: 42 CFR 483.152(b) course requirement: communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Which abbreviation means "licensed practical nurse"? MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia, Types of health care providers. Outline: 42 CFR 483.152(b) course requirement: communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Which abbreviation means "registered nurse"? MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia, Types of health care providers. Outline: 42 CFR 483.152(b) course requirement: communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Which abbreviation means "skilled nursing facility"? 42 CFR 483.5, Definitions. Outline: 42 CFR 483.152(b) course requirement: communication and interpersonal skills.

How this list was compiled: Our own questions on abbreviations a nurse aide reads on a plan of care and writes on a chart. Each abbreviation and its meaning was read on 2026-10-12 in the public source the question names: MedlinePlus, Appendix B: Some Common Abbreviations (National Library of Medicine, https://medlineplus.gov/appendixb.html); MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia pages; the open textbook Nursing Assistant (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, CC BY 4.0, https://wtcs.pressbooks.pub/nurseassist/); and 42 CFR 483.5. Which abbreviations to ask follows the subjects of the federal nurse aide course requirements, 42 CFR 483.152(b) (https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-42/section-483.152, read 2026-10-12), which every state's evaluation must address under 42 CFR 483.154. An abbreviation that none of these sources writes out is not asked, and no list was copied from a candidate handbook. Licence: Questions, choices and explanations are original work of this site.

How it works

This CNA abbreviation quiz for nursing assistants is free, with no account. It is unofficial and not affiliated with any state registry or testing company. A facility keeps its own approved list: use only what your employer allows.

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Two kinds of question

In 80 questions the abbreviation is shown and you pick its meaning. In 29 the meaning is shown and you pick the abbreviation, as when you chart. The meaning is written out in full after each answer.

Six topics

Times and orders (PRN, BID, DNR), daily care (ADLs, ROM), intake and diet (I&O, NPO), vital signs and charting (BP, SpO2), conditions and safety (CVA, UTI, MRSA), people and places (RN, DON, SNF).

Where each meaning was checked

Every abbreviation is written out in a public source the question names: MedlinePlus Appendix B from the National Library of Medicine, a MedlinePlus encyclopedia page, the open textbook Nursing Assistant from Open RN, or a federal rule. One that none of them writes out is not asked.

  • The wrong expansions are made up for practice. Only the keyed answer is a real meaning.

Questions and answers

Is a CNA abbreviation test part of the state exam?

The federal rule, 42 CFR 483.154, names two parts: a written or oral examination on the nurse aide course subjects and a skills demonstration. It names no separate abbreviation test. Check your own candidate handbook for the words it lists.

Is there a CNA abbreviations practice test to print?

Yes. The same 109 questions print as a paper test, with or without the answer key.

What does PRN mean on a care plan?

PRN means as needed, by MedlinePlus Appendix B. BID is twice a day, TID three times a day and QID four times a day.

What does NPO mean?

NPO means nothing by mouth, by section 6.2 of the open textbook Nursing Assistant from Open RN. On a diet card NAS is no added salt, NT is nectar thick and HT is honey thick.

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