prone

HESI A2
Vocabulary and General Knowledge
Multiple choice
Difficulty 2 of 5

Question

A record states that an adult client was prone during an examination. How was the client positioned?

On the back✗ Incorrect

Incorrect. On the back does not express the meaning of prone.
On the side✗ Incorrect

Incorrect. On the side does not express the meaning of prone.
On the abdomen✓ Correct

Correct. On the abdomen expresses the meaning in this context.
Upright in a chair✗ Incorrect

Incorrect. Upright in a chair does not express the meaning of prone.

Answer

C. On the abdomen

Rationale

Prone describes an orientation with the front of the torso facing the surface. It is distinct from lying on the back or side.

RememberProne means lying on the abdomen.

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Adapted from Open RN Medical Terminology, 2nd edition: Chapter 2 Medical Language Related to the Whole Body Open RN (Chippewa Valley Technical College) · License: CC BY 4.0 · Retrieved November 2, 2026 · Anatomical View of the Body, Positions, Locations, and Directional Terms › Anatomical Positions and Locations · 2nd edition, 2024
Adapted from Open RN Nursing Assistant: Chapter 8: Utilize Principles of Mobility to Assist Clients Open RN (Chippewa Valley Technical College) · License: CC BY 4.0 · Retrieved November 2, 2026 · Positions › Prone Position · 2022

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