HESI FUNDAMENTALS V2 EXAM 2026
FINAL PAPER FULL QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS CERTIFIED STUDY
GUIDE GRADED A+
⩥ Pain Assessment.
Answer: Use PQRSTU: Provokes, Quality, Radiates, Severity, Time,
Understanding.
⩥ Acute Pain.
Answer: Acute pain = protective signal; treat promptly.
⩥ Pain Reassessment.
Answer: Reassess pain 30-60 min after intervention.
⩥ Pharmacologic Pain Management.
Answer: Administer as ordered; start with scheduled, add PRN for
breakthrough.
⩥ Non-Pharmacologic Pain Management.
Answer: Includes repositioning, heat/cold, distraction, guided imagery,
massage.
,⩥ Postoperative Pain Assessment.
Answer: Assess q2-4 hrs or per protocol after surgery.
⩥ Pain Documentation.
Answer: Document pain score before and after, intervention, patient
response.
⩥ Footdrop Prevention.
Answer: Use foot board or high-top sneakers to maintain 90°
dorsiflexion.
⩥ Passive ROM.
Answer: Perform daily — dorsiflexion and plantarflexion.
⩥ UAP Delegation.
Answer: RN can delegate turning, repositioning, ROM exercises,
ambulation assistance.
⩥ Ambulation Documentation.
Answer: Document distance ambulated, gait quality, assistive device
used, level of assistance required.
, ⩥ Skin Integrity Accountability.
Answer: RN retains accountability for skin integrity outcomes.
⩥ Patient Education on Pain Meds.
Answer: Teach: take scheduled medications to stay ahead of pain — do
NOT wait until severe.
⩥ Opioid Side Effects.
Answer: Include constipation (start bowel regimen), drowsiness, nausea.
⩥ Pain Management Rationale.
Answer: Multimodal pain management reduces opioid requirements and
side effects.
⩥ Incontinence Assessment.
Answer: Assess frequency, urgency, leakage triggers, amount, pad use.
⩥ Skin Assessment Rationale.
Answer: Comprehensive skin assessment establishes baseline and
identifies pre-existing skin breakdown.
⩥ Non-Pharmacologic Pain Measures.
FINAL PAPER FULL QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS CERTIFIED STUDY
GUIDE GRADED A+
⩥ Pain Assessment.
Answer: Use PQRSTU: Provokes, Quality, Radiates, Severity, Time,
Understanding.
⩥ Acute Pain.
Answer: Acute pain = protective signal; treat promptly.
⩥ Pain Reassessment.
Answer: Reassess pain 30-60 min after intervention.
⩥ Pharmacologic Pain Management.
Answer: Administer as ordered; start with scheduled, add PRN for
breakthrough.
⩥ Non-Pharmacologic Pain Management.
Answer: Includes repositioning, heat/cold, distraction, guided imagery,
massage.
,⩥ Postoperative Pain Assessment.
Answer: Assess q2-4 hrs or per protocol after surgery.
⩥ Pain Documentation.
Answer: Document pain score before and after, intervention, patient
response.
⩥ Footdrop Prevention.
Answer: Use foot board or high-top sneakers to maintain 90°
dorsiflexion.
⩥ Passive ROM.
Answer: Perform daily — dorsiflexion and plantarflexion.
⩥ UAP Delegation.
Answer: RN can delegate turning, repositioning, ROM exercises,
ambulation assistance.
⩥ Ambulation Documentation.
Answer: Document distance ambulated, gait quality, assistive device
used, level of assistance required.
, ⩥ Skin Integrity Accountability.
Answer: RN retains accountability for skin integrity outcomes.
⩥ Patient Education on Pain Meds.
Answer: Teach: take scheduled medications to stay ahead of pain — do
NOT wait until severe.
⩥ Opioid Side Effects.
Answer: Include constipation (start bowel regimen), drowsiness, nausea.
⩥ Pain Management Rationale.
Answer: Multimodal pain management reduces opioid requirements and
side effects.
⩥ Incontinence Assessment.
Answer: Assess frequency, urgency, leakage triggers, amount, pad use.
⩥ Skin Assessment Rationale.
Answer: Comprehensive skin assessment establishes baseline and
identifies pre-existing skin breakdown.
⩥ Non-Pharmacologic Pain Measures.
