HESI 1.02 Exam Review

What is the Standard Anatomical Position?

• The body is standing upright, facing forward, arms at the sides with palms facing forward.

• The body is lying face down, arms above the head, palms facing backward.

• The body is sitting with legs crossed, hands on knees, palms facing down.

• The body is standing on one leg, arms raised above the head, palms facing each other.

What does the Prone position refer to?

• Lying flat with the chest down and the back up.

• Sitting upright with legs dangling.

• Lying on the back with the face upward.

• Standing with arms raised.

What does the Supine position refer to?

• Lying flat with the back down and the face up.

• Lying flat with the face down and the back up.

• Sitting upright with legs extended.

• Standing with arms raised above the head.

What is the Trendelenburg position?

• A position where the body is laid flat on the back with the feet higher than the head.

• A position where the body is laid flat on the back with the head higher than the feet.

• A position where the patient sits upright at a 90-degree angle.

• A position where the patient lies on their side with knees drawn up to the chest.

What is Fowler's position?

• A position where the patient is in a semi-upright sitting position (45-60 degrees) and may have knees either bent or straight.

• A position where the patient lies flat on their back with arms at their sides.

• A position where the patient is lying face down with their head turned to one side.

• A position where the patient is sitting with legs hanging off the edge of the bed.

Which direction is the body facing in the Basic Anatomical Position (BAP)?

• Facing forward

• Facing backward

• Facing sideways to the left

• Facing sideways to the right

In the Basic Anatomical Position (BAP), how should the feet be positioned?

• Feet flat

• Feet crossed

• Feet on tiptoes

• Feet turned inward

In the Basic Anatomical Position (BAP), where are the arms positioned?

• Arms out

• Arms crossed

• Arms behind the back

• Arms above the head

In the Basic Anatomical Position (BAP), the palms are facing ________.

• forward

• backward

• downward

• inward

What does the prone position mean?

• Lying on your back

• Lying on your side

• Lying on your stomach

• Sitting upright