BSN 215 HESI Dosage Calculation Exam Study Bundle: 50-Question Practice Exam + 104-Question Comprehensive Test with Verified Answers

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BSN 215 HESI Dosage Calculation Exam

Study Bundle: 50-Question Practice Exam +

104-Question Comprehensive Test with

Verified Answers – Nightingale College

(2026/2027 Update)




Q1. Convert 2.5 L to mL.

a) 25 mL

b) 250 mL

c) 2500 mL

d) 25,000 mL

Answer: c) 2500 mL

Rationale: 1 L = 1000 mL; 2.5 × 1000 = 2500 mL.

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Q2. Scenario: A patient drinks 6 oz of juice. How many mL is

that?

a) 120 mL

b) 180 mL

c) 240 mL

d) 300 mL

Answer: b) 180 mL

Rationale: 1 oz = 30 mL; 6 × 30 = 180 mL.




Q3. Convert 0.25 mg to mcg.

a) 2.5 mcg

b) 25 mcg

c) 250 mcg

d) 2500 mcg

Answer: c) 250 mcg

Rationale: 1 mg = 1000 mcg; 0.25 × 1000 = 250 mcg.

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Q4. A child weighs 44 lb. Convert to kg (round to nearest

tenth).

a) 18 kg

b) 19 kg

c) 20 kg

d) 21 kg

Answer: c) 20 kg

Rationale: 44 lb ÷ 2.2 = 20 kg exactly.




Q5. Convert 75 kg to lb.

a) 150 lb

b) 165 lb

c) 175 lb

d) 185 lb

Answer: b) 165 lb

Rationale: 75 × 2.2 = 165 lb.

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Questions with Answers and Detailed Rationales | Comprehensive Study Guide



Q6–15 continue with tsp/tbsp conversions, °Cto°F, and
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K household/metric equivalents. K




Domain 2: OralMedications (16–30)
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Q16.Order:Metoprolol50mgPOdaily.Available:25mg
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tablets.Howmanytablets?
K K K K




a) 0.5

b) 1

c) 2

d) 2.5

Answer: c) 2 K K




Rationale:50÷25=2tablets. K K K K K K




Q17. Scenario: Order: Amoxicillin 500 mg PO q8h. Available: 250
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K mg/5 mL suspension. How many mL per dose?
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