NURS 305 FINAL EXAM STUDY GUIDE WITH
DETAILED SOLUTIONS 2026
> fowlers position? Answer:semi-sitting position; head of bed elevated 45 to
60 degrees; used to promote cardiac and respiratory functioning; provides
max space in thoracic cavity; high fowlers the bed is elevated to 90
degrees
> supine or dorsal recumbent position? Answer:patient lies flat on the back
with the head and shoulders slightly elevated w/ a pillow
> side-lying or lateral position? Answer:patient lies on the side and the
main weight of the body is borne by the lateral aspect of the lower scapula
and the lateral aspect of the lower ilium
> sims position? Answer:patient again lies on the side but the lower arm is
behind the patient and the upper are is flexed at both the shoulder and the
elbow
> prone position? Answer:person lies on the abdomen with the head turned
to the side; the body is straight in the prone position because shoulders,
head, and neck are in erect position, arms are easily placed in correct
alignment w/ the shoulder girdle, hips, knees can be prevented from flexing
or hyperextending
> active exercise? Answer:the patient independently moves joints through
their full range of motion (isotonic exercise)
> passive exercise? Answer:the patient is unable to move independently,
the nurse moves each joint through its range of motion
> Aims of Nursing? Answer:1. To promote health
2. To prevent illness
3. To restore health
DETAILED SOLUTIONS 2026
> fowlers position? Answer:semi-sitting position; head of bed elevated 45 to
60 degrees; used to promote cardiac and respiratory functioning; provides
max space in thoracic cavity; high fowlers the bed is elevated to 90
degrees
> supine or dorsal recumbent position? Answer:patient lies flat on the back
with the head and shoulders slightly elevated w/ a pillow
> side-lying or lateral position? Answer:patient lies on the side and the
main weight of the body is borne by the lateral aspect of the lower scapula
and the lateral aspect of the lower ilium
> sims position? Answer:patient again lies on the side but the lower arm is
behind the patient and the upper are is flexed at both the shoulder and the
elbow
> prone position? Answer:person lies on the abdomen with the head turned
to the side; the body is straight in the prone position because shoulders,
head, and neck are in erect position, arms are easily placed in correct
alignment w/ the shoulder girdle, hips, knees can be prevented from flexing
or hyperextending
> active exercise? Answer:the patient independently moves joints through
their full range of motion (isotonic exercise)
> passive exercise? Answer:the patient is unable to move independently,
the nurse moves each joint through its range of motion
> Aims of Nursing? Answer:1. To promote health
2. To prevent illness
3. To restore health
