BSN 215 HESI Dosage Calculation Exam V2
Comprehensive Examination 2026/2027 |
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BSN 215 HESI Dosage Calculation Exam V2 Comprehensive Examination 2026/2027 | Verified Questions
,INTRODUCTION
This document contains 100 original verified questions designed for the BSN 215 HESI Dosage
Calculation Exam V2 Comprehensive Examination for the academic year 2026/2027. The questions are
distributed across four core domains: Domain 1 Basic Math and Proportions for Dosage Calculation (25
questions), Domain 2 Oral and Enteral Medication Calculations (25 questions), Domain 3 Parenteral and
Intravenous (IV) Medication Calculations (25 questions), and Domain 4 Pediatric and Weight-Based
Dosage Calculations (25 questions). Content is original and constructed to reinforce the official NUR 242
course objectives for actual exam readiness and clinical proficiency in dosage calculation, aligned to the
2026/2027 academic year. Each question includes a correct answer designation and a rationale grounded
in foundational dosage calculation methodology.
ACTUAL QUESTIONS
Domain 1: Basic Math and Proportions for Dosage Calculation
Question 1. Convert 2.5 g to mg.
A. 2500 mg
B. 0.25 mg
C. 25 mg
D. 250 mg
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: 1 g = 1000 mg; 2.5 x 1000 = 2500 mg.
Question 2. Convert 450 mL to L.
A. 4.5 L
B. 45 L
C. 0.45 L
D. 0.045 L
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: = 0.45 L.
Question 3. Convert 0.75 mg to mcg.
A. 7.5 mcg
B. 750 mcg
C. 75 mcg
D. 7500 mcg
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: 0.75 x 1000 = 750 mcg.
Question 4. What is 1/4 of 200 mL?
A. 25 mL
B. 100 mL
C. 75 mL
D. 50 mL
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: 200 x 0.25 = 50 mL.
Question 5. Solve: 5/10 = X/40. X = ?
A. 20
B. 8
BSN 215 HESI Dosage Calculation Exam V2 Comprehensive Examination 2026/2027 | Verified Questions
, C. 10
D. 25
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: 5 x 40 = 10X; X = 20.
Question 6. Convert 3 tsp to mL (1 tsp = 5 mL).
A. 5 mL
B. 10 mL
C. 15 mL
D. 30 mL
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: 3 x 5 = 15 mL.
Question 7. Convert 2 tbsp to mL (1 tbsp = 15 mL).
A. 15 mL
B. 30 mL
C. 20 mL
D. 45 mL
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: 2 x 15 = 30 mL.
Question 8. What is 60% of 250?
A. 100
B. 125
C. 200
D. 150
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: 0.60 x 250 = 150.
Question 9. Convert 8 oz to mL (1 oz = 30 mL).
A. 240 mL
B. 80 mL
C. 120 mL
D. 160 mL
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: 8 x 30 = 240 mL.
Question 10. Round 2.456 to the nearest tenth.
A. 2.4
B. 2.46
C. 2.5
D. 2.45
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Hundredths digit is 5; round tenths up to 2.5.
Question 11. Convert 5 kg to lb (1 kg = 2.2 lb).
A. 2.3 lb
B. 11 lb
C. 5 lb
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