HESI MILESTONE 2 FINAL PAPER
2026 SOLVED QUESTIONS GRADED A+
◉ The nurse preceptor explains the principles of postoperative pain
management to a nursing student and includes which information?
-"Surgical pain is one of the most common examples of chronic pain."
-"Failure to report pain is the most common cause of poor pain
management."
-"Postoperative patients experience intense pain that causes an
increase in blood pressure."
-"Poorly managed pain in the postoperative period is a risk factor for
long-term postsurgical pain.". Answer: "Poorly managed pain in the
postoperative period is a risk factor for long-term postsurgical pain."
◉ Which vitamin deficiency can cause osteomalacia?
-Vitamin A
-Vitamin B
-Vitamin C
-Vitamin D. Answer: Vitamin D
◉ Which skin layer provides protection from injury by corrosive
materials?
-Corium
, -Epidermis
-Adipose tissue
-Stratum corneum. Answer: Epidermis
◉ Which skin layer provides protection through insulation?
-Corium
-Epidermis
-Stratum corneum
-Subcutaneous tissue. Answer: Subcutaneous tissue
◉ Which area of a patient's foot would the nurse assess to identify
the presence of plantar ulcers?
-Top of the foot
-Sole of the foot
-Side of the foot
-Between the toes. Answer: Sole of the foot
◉ Which structure of the skin appendage will affect grasping small
objects if damaged?
-Hair
-Nails
-Cuticle
-Hair follicules. Answer: Nails
2026 SOLVED QUESTIONS GRADED A+
◉ The nurse preceptor explains the principles of postoperative pain
management to a nursing student and includes which information?
-"Surgical pain is one of the most common examples of chronic pain."
-"Failure to report pain is the most common cause of poor pain
management."
-"Postoperative patients experience intense pain that causes an
increase in blood pressure."
-"Poorly managed pain in the postoperative period is a risk factor for
long-term postsurgical pain.". Answer: "Poorly managed pain in the
postoperative period is a risk factor for long-term postsurgical pain."
◉ Which vitamin deficiency can cause osteomalacia?
-Vitamin A
-Vitamin B
-Vitamin C
-Vitamin D. Answer: Vitamin D
◉ Which skin layer provides protection from injury by corrosive
materials?
-Corium
, -Epidermis
-Adipose tissue
-Stratum corneum. Answer: Epidermis
◉ Which skin layer provides protection through insulation?
-Corium
-Epidermis
-Stratum corneum
-Subcutaneous tissue. Answer: Subcutaneous tissue
◉ Which area of a patient's foot would the nurse assess to identify
the presence of plantar ulcers?
-Top of the foot
-Sole of the foot
-Side of the foot
-Between the toes. Answer: Sole of the foot
◉ Which structure of the skin appendage will affect grasping small
objects if damaged?
-Hair
-Nails
-Cuticle
-Hair follicules. Answer: Nails
