BSN HESI 215 Dosage Calculation Exam V1 Practice Test Actual 2026/2027 with Detailed Rationales | 100% Verified | Pass Guaranteed – A+ Graded

BSN HESI 215 Dosage Calculation Exam V1 Practice
Test Actual 2026/2027 with Detailed Rationales | 100%
Verified | Pass Guaranteed – A+ Graded



Section 1: Basic Math Review & Conversions (10 Questions)

Q1: Convert 2.5 grams to milligrams.
A. 25 mg
B. 250 mg
C. 2,500 mg
D. 25,000 mg
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Correct because to convert grams to milligrams, multiply by 1,000; 2.5 g ×
1,000 = 2,500 mg.

Q2: A client weighs 154 lb. What is the client's weight in kilograms? (Round to the
nearest tenth.)
A. 68.2 kg
B. 70.0 kg
C. 77.0 kg
D. 338.8 kg
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Correct because to convert pounds to kilograms, divide by 2.2; 154 lb ÷
2.2 = 70.0 kg.

Q3: Convert 0.75 L to milliliters.
A. 7.5 mL
B. 75 mL
C. 750 mL
D. 7,500 mL
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Correct because to convert liters to milliliters, multiply by 1,000; 0.75 L ×
1,000 = 750 mL.

Q4: What is 3/4 expressed as a decimal?

, A. 0.25
B. 0.34
C. 0.75
D. 1.34
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Correct because 3 divided by 4 equals 0.75.

Q5: A medication is ordered as 1.5 teaspoons. How many milliliters should the nurse
administer? (1 tsp = 5 mL)
A. 2.5 mL
B. 5 mL
C. 7.5 mL
D. 15 mL
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Correct because 1.5 teaspoons × 5 mL/tsp = 7.5 mL.

Q6: Convert 80 kg to pounds. (Round to the nearest whole number.)
A. 36 lb
B. 154 lb
C. 176 lb
D. 352 lb
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Correct because to convert kilograms to pounds, multiply by 2.2; 80 kg ×
2.2 = 176 lb.

Q7: A client drank 8 oz of water, 6 oz of juice, and 4 oz of milk. What is the total
intake in milliliters? (1 oz = 30 mL)
A. 180 mL
B. 360 mL
C. 540 mL
D. 720 mL
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Correct because total ounces = 8 + 6 + 4 = 18 oz; 18 oz × 30 mL/oz = 540
mL.

Q8: What is 45% of 200?
A. 45
B. 90
C. 135
D. 245