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✅ realistic multiple-choice and fill-in-the-blank questions covering every core domain
of the HESI Dosage Calculation Exam blueprint:
o Basic Math Review – fractions, decimals, percentages, and conversions
o Metric, Apothecary & Household Conversions – L to mL, mg to mcg, kg to lb, mL to tsp,
and more
o Oral Medications – tablet and capsule dosage calculations
o Injectable Medications – parenteral dosing and reconstitution
o Intravenous Infusions – IV flow rates, mL/hr pump settings, drop factor (gtt/min)
calculations
,o Weight-Based Dosing – mg/kg/day calculations and safe dose ranges
o Pediatric Dosages – age-appropriate dosing, BSA calculations, and safe ranges
o Geriatric Dosages – considerations for elderly patients
o Critical Care Calculations – mcg/kg/min infusions (dopamine, dobutamine, nitroprusside)
o Heparin and Insulin Calculations – units/kg/hr, bolus doses, and infusion rates
o Reconstitution of Powders – multi-step dilution problems
o Enteral and Parenteral Nutrition – TPN and tube feeding calculations
✅ Every correct answer in bold italics – no second-guessing
✅ Detailed step-by-step explanations for every question – learn the why behind the
answer, not just the letter, reinforcing the mathematical process and clinical reasoning
✅ High-yield content – focused on ratio-proportion, dimensional analysis, and
formula methods for medication administration safety—exactly what the HESI Dosage
Calculation Exam emphasizes
Exam Content Coverage Summary
Exam Domain Question Focus % of
Exam
Basic Math Review Fractions, decimals, percentages, algebra 10%
fundamentals
Metric & Household L↔mL, mg↔mcg, g↔mg, kg↔lb, mL↔tsp, 15%
Conversions oz↔mL
Oral Medications Tablet/capsule calculations, suspension dosages 15%
Injectable Medications Parenteral dosing, reconstitution, multi-dose vials 15%
Intravenous Infusions mL/hr, gtt/min, infusion time, IV piggyback 20%
Weight-Based Dosing mg/kg/day, safe dose ranges, BSA calculations 10%
Critical Care mcg/kg/min, heparin, insulin titrations 10%
Enteral & Parenteral Nutrition TPN, tube feeding calculations 5%
Table of Contents:
,Section 1: Basic Math Review (Questions 1–20)
Section 2: Metric, Apothecary & Household Conversions (Questions 21–50)
Section 3: Oral Medications – Tablets, Capsules & Suspensions (Questions 51–80)
Section 4: Injectable Medications & Reconstitution (Questions 81–100)
Section 5: Intravenous Infusions – mL/hr, gtt/min, IV PB (Questions 101–130)
Section 6: Weight-Based Dosing & Pediatric Safe Ranges (Questions 131–150)
Section 7: Critical Care – mcg/kg/min, Heparin, Insulin (Questions 151–170)
Section 8: Enteral & Parenteral Nutrition (Questions 171–185)
Section 9: Mixed Practice – Comprehensive Review (Questions 186–200)
Includes: Answer Key with Detailed Step-by-Step Explanations for Every Question
Covers: BSN 215 HESI Dosage Calculation Exam, Metric Conversions, IV Flow Rates,
Weight-Based Dosing, Pediatric Safe Ranges, Critical Care Titrations, and Medication
Safety
Section 1: Basic Math Review (Questions 1-20)
1. Convert 0.75 to a fraction in lowest terms.
A. 3/4
B. 75/100
C. 7/10
D. 3/5
Answer: A. 3/4
Explanation: 0.75 = 75/100. Divide numerator and denominator by 25: 75 ÷ 25 = 3, 100 ÷
25 = 4. Therefore, 0.75 = 3/4 .
2. Convert 3/5 to a decimal.
A. 0.30
, B. 0.40
C. 0.60
D. 0.65
Answer: C. 0.60
Explanation: 3 ÷ 5 = 0.6 or 0.60. When converting fractions to decimals, divide the
numerator by the denominator .
3. Convert 45% to a decimal.
A. 0.045
B. 0.45
C. 4.5
D. 45.0
Answer: B. 0.45
Explanation: To convert a percentage to a decimal, divide by 100 (move the decimal point
two places to the left): 45% = 45.0 ÷ 100 = 0.45 .
4. What is 25% of 200?
A. 25
B. 40
C. 50
D. 75
Answer: C. 50
Explanation: 25% of 200 = 0.25 × 200 = 50. Alternatively, 25% = 1/4, and 200 × 1/4 = 50 .