HESI RN COMPASS EXIT EXAM WITH PRACTICE QUESTIONS &
VERIFIED SOLUTIONS | 2026/2027 LATEST UPDATE | ALREADY
GRADED A+
Early history an development of the compass - ANSWER Chinese discovered the lodestone was
magnetic.
Cardinal & sub-cardinal points with associated degree readings. - ANSWER N: 0/360, E: 90, S: 180, W:
270, NE: 45, SE: 135, SW: 225, NW: 315
Definition for declination. - ANSWER Difference between true and magnetic north.
3 keys to land navigation. - ANSWER 1. Map. 2. Compass. 3. Pace
Parts to a compass - ANSWER Base plate, magnetic needle, orienting arrow, line of travel, dial.
Steps required to orient compass to North - ANSWER Turn dial so N is with the direction of travel
arrow; hold compass up and level; turn your body to box the compass.
Steps required to find your pace - ANSWER Walk a given distance while counting every other step;
divide the distance by the number of paces.
Be able to find terrain details on a map related to their color - ANSWER Brown = contour lines, Blue =
water, Green = vegetation, Black = Man-made features
Define intervals - ANSWER Space between contour lines (sloped)
Define contour lines - ANSWER A line at which all the points are the same height above sea level
15 minute map scale - ANSWER 1:62,500
1 inch = 1 mile
200-280 square miles shown
VERIFIED SOLUTIONS | 2026/2027 LATEST UPDATE | ALREADY
GRADED A+
Early history an development of the compass - ANSWER Chinese discovered the lodestone was
magnetic.
Cardinal & sub-cardinal points with associated degree readings. - ANSWER N: 0/360, E: 90, S: 180, W:
270, NE: 45, SE: 135, SW: 225, NW: 315
Definition for declination. - ANSWER Difference between true and magnetic north.
3 keys to land navigation. - ANSWER 1. Map. 2. Compass. 3. Pace
Parts to a compass - ANSWER Base plate, magnetic needle, orienting arrow, line of travel, dial.
Steps required to orient compass to North - ANSWER Turn dial so N is with the direction of travel
arrow; hold compass up and level; turn your body to box the compass.
Steps required to find your pace - ANSWER Walk a given distance while counting every other step;
divide the distance by the number of paces.
Be able to find terrain details on a map related to their color - ANSWER Brown = contour lines, Blue =
water, Green = vegetation, Black = Man-made features
Define intervals - ANSWER Space between contour lines (sloped)
Define contour lines - ANSWER A line at which all the points are the same height above sea level
15 minute map scale - ANSWER 1:62,500
1 inch = 1 mile
200-280 square miles shown
