BSN 215 HESI DOSAGE CALCULATION
EXAM V2 COMPREHENSIVE
EXAMINATION 2026/2027 –
NIGHTINGALE COLLEGE QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) PLUS RATIONALES 2026
Q&A | INSTANT DOWNLOAD PDF.
Core Domains
1. Systems of Measurement and Unit Conversions
2. Oral and Parenteral Medication Calculations
3. Intravenous Flow Rates and Infusion Calculations
4. Pediatric and Weight-Based Dosage Calculations
5. Reconstitution, Dilution, and Concentration Calculations
6. High-Alert Medications and Safety Considerations
Introduction
This comprehensive dosage calculation examination assesses the
mathematical competency and clinical judgment required for safe medication
administration in nursing practice. The questions evaluate understanding of
metric and household conversions, oral and parenteral dose calculations,
intravenous flow rates, pediatric weight-based dosing, and reconstitution
procedures. The multiple-choice and scenario-based structure emphasizes
real-world application, dimensional analysis, and error prevention, ensuring
candidates can calculate accurate medication doses and infusion rates to
protect patient safety and promote positive outcomes. Each question
includes verified answers with detailed step-by-step rationales to reinforce
sound clinical calculation skills.
SECTION ONE: QUESTIONS 1–100
,1. The provider orders 0.75 g of a medication. Available tablets are
250 mg each. How many tablets will the nurse administer?
A. 2 tablets
B. 3 tablets
C. 4 tablets
D. 5 tablets
B. 3 tablets
RATIONALE: Convert 0.75 g to mg: 0.75 × 1,000 = 750 mg. Use Desired
÷ Available × Quantity: 750 mg ÷ 250 mg × 1 tablet = 3 tablets.
2. A client is prescribed 6 ounces of liquid medication. How many
milliliters should the nurse administer?
A. 120 mL
B. 150 mL
C. 180 mL
D. 210 mL
C. 180 mL
RATIONALE: One ounce equals 30 mL. Therefore, 6 oz × 30 mL/oz = 180
mL.
3. Convert 3,500 mcg to milligrams.
A. 0.35 mg
B. 3.5 mg
C. 35 mg
D. 350 mg
B. 3.5 mg
RATIONALE: To convert micrograms to milligrams, divide by 1,000. 3,500
mcg ÷ 1,000 = 3.5 mg.
,4. The provider orders 1,200 mg of a medication. Available tablets
contain 400 mg each. How many tablets should the nurse
administer?
A. 2 tablets
B. 3 tablets
C. 4 tablets
D. 5 tablets
B. 3 tablets
RATIONALE: Use Desired ÷ Available × Quantity: 1,200 mg ÷ 400 mg ×
1 tablet = 3 tablets.
5. Convert 0.08 grams to milligrams.
A. 8 mg
B. 80 mg
C. 800 mg
D. 8,000 mg
B. 80 mg
RATIONALE: To convert grams to milligrams, multiply by 1,000. 0.08 ×
1,000 = 80 mg.
6. A client weighs 143 lb. What is the client's weight in kilograms?
(Round to the nearest tenth.)
A. 55 kg
B. 60 kg
C. 65 kg
D. 70 kg
C. 65 kg
RATIONALE: Convert pounds to kilograms: 143 lb ÷ 2.2 = 65 kg.
, 7. A pediatric patient weighs 33 lb. How many kilograms does the
patient weigh? (Round to the nearest tenth.)
A. 12 kg
B. 15 kg
C. 18 kg
D. 20 kg
B. 15 kg
RATIONALE: Convert pounds to kilograms: 33 lb ÷ 2.2 = 15 kg.
8. The provider orders cephalexin 750 mg PO q6h. Available is
cephalexin 250 mg/5 mL suspension. How many milliliters will the
nurse administer per dose?
A. 5 mL
B. 10 mL
C. 15 mL
D. 20 mL
C. 15 mL
RATIONALE: Use Desired ÷ Available × Quantity: 750 mg ÷ 250 mg × 5
mL = 3 × 5 mL = 15 mL.
9. A client is prescribed 2,000 mg of acetaminophen PO. Available
tablets are 500 mg each. How many tablets will the nurse
administer?
A. 2 tablets
B. 3 tablets
C. 4 tablets
D. 5 tablets
C. 4 tablets
RATIONALE: Use Desired ÷ Available × Quantity: 2,000 mg ÷ 500 mg ×
1 tablet = 4 tablets.
EXAM V2 COMPREHENSIVE
EXAMINATION 2026/2027 –
NIGHTINGALE COLLEGE QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) PLUS RATIONALES 2026
Q&A | INSTANT DOWNLOAD PDF.
Core Domains
1. Systems of Measurement and Unit Conversions
2. Oral and Parenteral Medication Calculations
3. Intravenous Flow Rates and Infusion Calculations
4. Pediatric and Weight-Based Dosage Calculations
5. Reconstitution, Dilution, and Concentration Calculations
6. High-Alert Medications and Safety Considerations
Introduction
This comprehensive dosage calculation examination assesses the
mathematical competency and clinical judgment required for safe medication
administration in nursing practice. The questions evaluate understanding of
metric and household conversions, oral and parenteral dose calculations,
intravenous flow rates, pediatric weight-based dosing, and reconstitution
procedures. The multiple-choice and scenario-based structure emphasizes
real-world application, dimensional analysis, and error prevention, ensuring
candidates can calculate accurate medication doses and infusion rates to
protect patient safety and promote positive outcomes. Each question
includes verified answers with detailed step-by-step rationales to reinforce
sound clinical calculation skills.
SECTION ONE: QUESTIONS 1–100
,1. The provider orders 0.75 g of a medication. Available tablets are
250 mg each. How many tablets will the nurse administer?
A. 2 tablets
B. 3 tablets
C. 4 tablets
D. 5 tablets
B. 3 tablets
RATIONALE: Convert 0.75 g to mg: 0.75 × 1,000 = 750 mg. Use Desired
÷ Available × Quantity: 750 mg ÷ 250 mg × 1 tablet = 3 tablets.
2. A client is prescribed 6 ounces of liquid medication. How many
milliliters should the nurse administer?
A. 120 mL
B. 150 mL
C. 180 mL
D. 210 mL
C. 180 mL
RATIONALE: One ounce equals 30 mL. Therefore, 6 oz × 30 mL/oz = 180
mL.
3. Convert 3,500 mcg to milligrams.
A. 0.35 mg
B. 3.5 mg
C. 35 mg
D. 350 mg
B. 3.5 mg
RATIONALE: To convert micrograms to milligrams, divide by 1,000. 3,500
mcg ÷ 1,000 = 3.5 mg.
,4. The provider orders 1,200 mg of a medication. Available tablets
contain 400 mg each. How many tablets should the nurse
administer?
A. 2 tablets
B. 3 tablets
C. 4 tablets
D. 5 tablets
B. 3 tablets
RATIONALE: Use Desired ÷ Available × Quantity: 1,200 mg ÷ 400 mg ×
1 tablet = 3 tablets.
5. Convert 0.08 grams to milligrams.
A. 8 mg
B. 80 mg
C. 800 mg
D. 8,000 mg
B. 80 mg
RATIONALE: To convert grams to milligrams, multiply by 1,000. 0.08 ×
1,000 = 80 mg.
6. A client weighs 143 lb. What is the client's weight in kilograms?
(Round to the nearest tenth.)
A. 55 kg
B. 60 kg
C. 65 kg
D. 70 kg
C. 65 kg
RATIONALE: Convert pounds to kilograms: 143 lb ÷ 2.2 = 65 kg.
, 7. A pediatric patient weighs 33 lb. How many kilograms does the
patient weigh? (Round to the nearest tenth.)
A. 12 kg
B. 15 kg
C. 18 kg
D. 20 kg
B. 15 kg
RATIONALE: Convert pounds to kilograms: 33 lb ÷ 2.2 = 15 kg.
8. The provider orders cephalexin 750 mg PO q6h. Available is
cephalexin 250 mg/5 mL suspension. How many milliliters will the
nurse administer per dose?
A. 5 mL
B. 10 mL
C. 15 mL
D. 20 mL
C. 15 mL
RATIONALE: Use Desired ÷ Available × Quantity: 750 mg ÷ 250 mg × 5
mL = 3 × 5 mL = 15 mL.
9. A client is prescribed 2,000 mg of acetaminophen PO. Available
tablets are 500 mg each. How many tablets will the nurse
administer?
A. 2 tablets
B. 3 tablets
C. 4 tablets
D. 5 tablets
C. 4 tablets
RATIONALE: Use Desired ÷ Available × Quantity: 2,000 mg ÷ 500 mg ×
1 tablet = 4 tablets.
