BSN 215 HESI Practice test 2026 New
VERSIONS ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE 300
QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED VERIFIED
ANSWERS AND RATIONALES (100%
CORRECT ANSWERS) /ALREADY GRADED
A+
A client who has been NPO for 3 days is receiving an infusion of Dextrose 5% in
0.45% Sodium chloride (D51/2 NS) with potassium chloride (KCl) 20 mEq at 83
ml/hour. The client's 8-hour urine output is 400 ml, blood urea nitrogen (BUN) is 15
mg/dl (5.355 mmol/L), lungs are clear bilaterally, serum glucose is 110 mg/dl ( 6.1
mmol/L), and serum potassium is 3.7 mEq/L (3.7 mmol/L). Which action should the
nurse implement? - Answer--Document in the medical record that these normal
findings are expected outcomes. The results are all within normal range (BUN 10 to
20 mg/dl or 3.6-7.1 mmol/L (SI units), serum glucose 70 to 110 mg/dl or less than 6.1
mmol/L (SI), and serum potassium 3.5 to 5.0 mEq/L or 3.5-5.0 mmol/L (SI units). The
other actions are not indicated.
The nurse is preparing the change-of-shift report for a client who has a 265 ml
secondary infusion that was started 2 hours ago at a rate of 85 ml/hour via an
infusion pump. The nurse should report that how many ml remain to be infused by
the on-coming nurse? (Enter numeric value only.) - Answer--95
A child who is scheduled for a kidney transplant receives a prescription for
basiliximab (Simulect) 20 mg IV 2 hours prior to surgery. The medication is available
in a 20 mg vial that is reconstituted by adding 5 ml sterile water for injection, and
administered as a secondary infusion of normal saline 50 ml to be infused over 30
minutes. The nurse should program the infusion pump to deliver how many ml/hour?
(Enter the numeric value only as a whole number.) - Answer--110
A client with Mycobacterium avium complex (MAC) is receiving an infusion of 5 %
dextrose in water (D5W)with amikacin (Amikin) 0.572 grams/100 ml every 12 hours.
The nurse prepares the dose of amikacin using a vial labeled, " 250 mg/ml." How
many ml should the nurse add to the infusion? (Enter numeric value only. If rounding
is required, round to the nearest tenth.) - Answer--2.3
A client with septic shock receives a prescription for dDextrose 5% in Water (D5W)
250 ml with dopamine (Intropin) 0.6 grams/250 ml at a rate of 5 mcg/kg/minute. The
,client's weight is 148 pounds The nurse should set the infusion pump to deliver how
many ml/hour? (Enter numeric value only. If rounding is required, round to the
nearest whole number.) - Answer--8
The healthcare provider prescribes a secondary infusion of Dextrose 5% in Water
(D5W) 50 mg IV with magnesium sulfate 4 gram/50 mI to be infused over 30 minutes
for a client with preeclampsia. The nurse should program the infusion pump to
deliver how many ml/hour? (Enter numeric value only. If rounding is required, round
to the nearest whole number.) - Answer--100
A healthcare provider prescribes a continuous infusion of 0.9% sodium chloride 250
ml with pancuronium (Pavulon) 25 mg at a rate of 0.1 mg/kg/hour for a client with
coronary artery bypass grafting. The client weighs 78 kg. The nurse should program
the infusion pump to deliver how many ml/hour? (Enter numeric value only. If
rounding is required, round to the nearest tenth.) - Answer--78
A client is receiving a cephalosporin antibiotic IV and complains of pain and irritation
at the infusion site. The nurse observes erythema, swelling, and a red streak along
the vessel above the IV access site. Which action should the nurse take? -
Answer--Initiate an alternate site for the IV infusion of the medication.
A client is to receive an IV of Sodium Chloride 0.9% Injection (Normal Saline) 250 ml
with KCl 10 mEq IV over 4 hours. What rate should the nurse program the client's IV
infusion pump? - Answer--63 ml/hour. To calculate the infusion rate, the dose of KCl
is not used in the calculation. Using the total volume of Normal Saline solution, 250
ml/4 hours = 63 ml/hour.
The healthcare provider prescribes acetazolamide (Diamox) 600 mg/m2/day divided
into 3 doses. The nurse calculates the child's body surface area (BSA) as 0.7 m2 .
How many mg should the child receive per dose? (Enter the numeric value, whole
number, only.) - Answer--140
The healthcare provider prescribes trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (Bactrim-DS Oral
Suspension) 120 mg BID for a child with bronchitis. The Bactrim bottle is labeled
"200 mg/5ml." How many ml should the nurse administer at each dose? (Enter the
numeric value, whole number, only. ) - Answer--3
A client with cardiogenic shock who weighs 220 pounds is receiving a solution of
Dextrose 5% in Water (D5W) 250 ml with dopamine 400 mg at the rate of 3
mcg/kg/minute. The nurse should set the infusion pump to deliver how many
ml/hour? (Enter numeric value only. If rounding is required, round to the nearest
tenth.) - Answer--11.3
, The nurse is administering an intravenous solution 250 ml to be infused over 2
hours. How many ml/hour should the nurse program the infusion pump? (Enter
numeric value only, whole number.) - Answer--125
The nurse is preparing to administer bumetanide (Bumex) 0.25 mg IV. The
medication is available in a vial labeled "1 mg/4 ml." How many ml of medication
should the nurse administer? (Enter numeric value only.) - Answer--1
An IV infusion of terbutaline sulfate 5 mg in 500 ml of D5W, infusing at a rate of 30
mcg/min, is prescribed for a client in premature labor. How many ml/hr should the
nurse set the infusion pump? - Answer--180
Heparin 20,000 units in 500 ml D5W at 50 ml/hour has been infusing for 5.5 hours.
How many units of heparin has the client received? - Answer--11,000
A male client receives a prescription for ondansetron hydrochloride (Zofran) 4 mg IV
to prevent postoperative nausea after an inguinal hernia repair. The medication is
available in 2 mg/ml. How many ml should the nurse administer? (Enter numeric
value only, whole number). - Answer--2
The healthcare provider prescribes oxytocin (Pitocin) 0.5 milliunits/minute for a client
in labor. One liter Ringer's Lactate with 10 units of oxytocin (Pitocin) is infusing. The
nurse should program the infusion pump at how many ml/hour? (Enter numeric value
only.) - Answer--3
The healthcare provider prescribes an IV infusion of Ringer's Lactate 1,000 ml with
30 Units of Pitocin to run in over 4 hours for a client who has just delivered a 10
pound infant by cesarean section. The tubing has been changed to a 20 gtt/ml
administration set. The nurse plans to set the flow rate at how many gtt/minute? -
Answer--83
The healthcare provider prescribes furosemide (Lasix) 15 mg IV STAT for a client.
On hand is an ampoule labeled, furosemide (Lasix) 20 mg/2ml. How many milliliters
should the nurse administer? - Answer--1.5
A client who weights 176 pounds is receiving an IV infusion with esmolol
hydrochloride (Brevibloc) at 48 ml/hour. The IV solution is labeled with the
concentration of Brevibloc 10 mg/ml. How many mcg/kg/minute is the client
receiving? (Enter numeric value only. Round to nearest whole number.) -
Answer--100
A client is receiving dantrolene sodium (Dantrium) PO for malignant hyperthermia.
The maximum safe dose is 8 mg/kg/day in 4 divided doses. The client currently
weighs 48.5kg. What is the maximum safe dose the nurse should administer? (Enter
VERSIONS ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE 300
QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED VERIFIED
ANSWERS AND RATIONALES (100%
CORRECT ANSWERS) /ALREADY GRADED
A+
A client who has been NPO for 3 days is receiving an infusion of Dextrose 5% in
0.45% Sodium chloride (D51/2 NS) with potassium chloride (KCl) 20 mEq at 83
ml/hour. The client's 8-hour urine output is 400 ml, blood urea nitrogen (BUN) is 15
mg/dl (5.355 mmol/L), lungs are clear bilaterally, serum glucose is 110 mg/dl ( 6.1
mmol/L), and serum potassium is 3.7 mEq/L (3.7 mmol/L). Which action should the
nurse implement? - Answer--Document in the medical record that these normal
findings are expected outcomes. The results are all within normal range (BUN 10 to
20 mg/dl or 3.6-7.1 mmol/L (SI units), serum glucose 70 to 110 mg/dl or less than 6.1
mmol/L (SI), and serum potassium 3.5 to 5.0 mEq/L or 3.5-5.0 mmol/L (SI units). The
other actions are not indicated.
The nurse is preparing the change-of-shift report for a client who has a 265 ml
secondary infusion that was started 2 hours ago at a rate of 85 ml/hour via an
infusion pump. The nurse should report that how many ml remain to be infused by
the on-coming nurse? (Enter numeric value only.) - Answer--95
A child who is scheduled for a kidney transplant receives a prescription for
basiliximab (Simulect) 20 mg IV 2 hours prior to surgery. The medication is available
in a 20 mg vial that is reconstituted by adding 5 ml sterile water for injection, and
administered as a secondary infusion of normal saline 50 ml to be infused over 30
minutes. The nurse should program the infusion pump to deliver how many ml/hour?
(Enter the numeric value only as a whole number.) - Answer--110
A client with Mycobacterium avium complex (MAC) is receiving an infusion of 5 %
dextrose in water (D5W)with amikacin (Amikin) 0.572 grams/100 ml every 12 hours.
The nurse prepares the dose of amikacin using a vial labeled, " 250 mg/ml." How
many ml should the nurse add to the infusion? (Enter numeric value only. If rounding
is required, round to the nearest tenth.) - Answer--2.3
A client with septic shock receives a prescription for dDextrose 5% in Water (D5W)
250 ml with dopamine (Intropin) 0.6 grams/250 ml at a rate of 5 mcg/kg/minute. The
,client's weight is 148 pounds The nurse should set the infusion pump to deliver how
many ml/hour? (Enter numeric value only. If rounding is required, round to the
nearest whole number.) - Answer--8
The healthcare provider prescribes a secondary infusion of Dextrose 5% in Water
(D5W) 50 mg IV with magnesium sulfate 4 gram/50 mI to be infused over 30 minutes
for a client with preeclampsia. The nurse should program the infusion pump to
deliver how many ml/hour? (Enter numeric value only. If rounding is required, round
to the nearest whole number.) - Answer--100
A healthcare provider prescribes a continuous infusion of 0.9% sodium chloride 250
ml with pancuronium (Pavulon) 25 mg at a rate of 0.1 mg/kg/hour for a client with
coronary artery bypass grafting. The client weighs 78 kg. The nurse should program
the infusion pump to deliver how many ml/hour? (Enter numeric value only. If
rounding is required, round to the nearest tenth.) - Answer--78
A client is receiving a cephalosporin antibiotic IV and complains of pain and irritation
at the infusion site. The nurse observes erythema, swelling, and a red streak along
the vessel above the IV access site. Which action should the nurse take? -
Answer--Initiate an alternate site for the IV infusion of the medication.
A client is to receive an IV of Sodium Chloride 0.9% Injection (Normal Saline) 250 ml
with KCl 10 mEq IV over 4 hours. What rate should the nurse program the client's IV
infusion pump? - Answer--63 ml/hour. To calculate the infusion rate, the dose of KCl
is not used in the calculation. Using the total volume of Normal Saline solution, 250
ml/4 hours = 63 ml/hour.
The healthcare provider prescribes acetazolamide (Diamox) 600 mg/m2/day divided
into 3 doses. The nurse calculates the child's body surface area (BSA) as 0.7 m2 .
How many mg should the child receive per dose? (Enter the numeric value, whole
number, only.) - Answer--140
The healthcare provider prescribes trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (Bactrim-DS Oral
Suspension) 120 mg BID for a child with bronchitis. The Bactrim bottle is labeled
"200 mg/5ml." How many ml should the nurse administer at each dose? (Enter the
numeric value, whole number, only. ) - Answer--3
A client with cardiogenic shock who weighs 220 pounds is receiving a solution of
Dextrose 5% in Water (D5W) 250 ml with dopamine 400 mg at the rate of 3
mcg/kg/minute. The nurse should set the infusion pump to deliver how many
ml/hour? (Enter numeric value only. If rounding is required, round to the nearest
tenth.) - Answer--11.3
, The nurse is administering an intravenous solution 250 ml to be infused over 2
hours. How many ml/hour should the nurse program the infusion pump? (Enter
numeric value only, whole number.) - Answer--125
The nurse is preparing to administer bumetanide (Bumex) 0.25 mg IV. The
medication is available in a vial labeled "1 mg/4 ml." How many ml of medication
should the nurse administer? (Enter numeric value only.) - Answer--1
An IV infusion of terbutaline sulfate 5 mg in 500 ml of D5W, infusing at a rate of 30
mcg/min, is prescribed for a client in premature labor. How many ml/hr should the
nurse set the infusion pump? - Answer--180
Heparin 20,000 units in 500 ml D5W at 50 ml/hour has been infusing for 5.5 hours.
How many units of heparin has the client received? - Answer--11,000
A male client receives a prescription for ondansetron hydrochloride (Zofran) 4 mg IV
to prevent postoperative nausea after an inguinal hernia repair. The medication is
available in 2 mg/ml. How many ml should the nurse administer? (Enter numeric
value only, whole number). - Answer--2
The healthcare provider prescribes oxytocin (Pitocin) 0.5 milliunits/minute for a client
in labor. One liter Ringer's Lactate with 10 units of oxytocin (Pitocin) is infusing. The
nurse should program the infusion pump at how many ml/hour? (Enter numeric value
only.) - Answer--3
The healthcare provider prescribes an IV infusion of Ringer's Lactate 1,000 ml with
30 Units of Pitocin to run in over 4 hours for a client who has just delivered a 10
pound infant by cesarean section. The tubing has been changed to a 20 gtt/ml
administration set. The nurse plans to set the flow rate at how many gtt/minute? -
Answer--83
The healthcare provider prescribes furosemide (Lasix) 15 mg IV STAT for a client.
On hand is an ampoule labeled, furosemide (Lasix) 20 mg/2ml. How many milliliters
should the nurse administer? - Answer--1.5
A client who weights 176 pounds is receiving an IV infusion with esmolol
hydrochloride (Brevibloc) at 48 ml/hour. The IV solution is labeled with the
concentration of Brevibloc 10 mg/ml. How many mcg/kg/minute is the client
receiving? (Enter numeric value only. Round to nearest whole number.) -
Answer--100
A client is receiving dantrolene sodium (Dantrium) PO for malignant hyperthermia.
The maximum safe dose is 8 mg/kg/day in 4 divided doses. The client currently
weighs 48.5kg. What is the maximum safe dose the nurse should administer? (Enter
