HESI DOSAGE CALCULATIONS ACTUAL
EXAM 2025/2026 -GUARANTEED PASS!!
1. Describe how the Parkland formula is applied to determine fluid needs
for a burn patient.
The Parkland formula assesses the severity of burns based on
patient age.
The Parkland formula calculates fluid needs based on body
weight in kg and the percentage of body surface area burned.
The Parkland formula is used to determine the type of medication
needed for burn treatment.
The Parkland formula is a method for calculating the required
blood pressure in burn patients.
2. The healthcare provider orders octreotide 250mcg IM now. The
available medication is octreotide 1000mcg/ml. The nurse plans to
administer how much?
0.5 ml
4 ml
1.25 ml
0.25 ml
3. Describe the process used to calculate the ml/hour for the IV infusion in
the provided scenario.
The calculation uses the total amount of potassium in the
solution to determine the rate.
,The calculation involves setting up a proportion based on the
total volume and time to determine the rate in ml/hour.
, The calculation requires converting units of measurement for the
medication.
The calculation is based solely on the patient's weight and
medication concentration.
4. Describe the process used to calculate the volume of octreotide to be
administered based on the provided dosage.
The volume is calculated by multiplying the dosage by the
concentration of the medication.
The volume is determined by the patient's weight and the
concentration of the medication.
The volume is based solely on the patient's symptoms and not on
the medication concentration.
The volume is calculated by converting micrograms to
milligrams and using the Desired/Have formula.
5. If a different medication requires an infusion rate of 500 mcg/minute
and has a concentration of 0.2 grams/100 ml, how many ml/hour should
the nurse program the infusion pump?
35 ml/hour
25 ml/hour
30 ml/hour
20 ml/hour
6. What is the concentration of acetaminophen elixir as labeled on the
bottle?
600 mg/15 ml
600 mg/10 ml
500 mg/10 ml
, 500 mg/15 ml
7. Describe the significance of calculating the correct infusion rate for
intravenous solutions in nursing practice.
Calculating the correct infusion rate is only important for
pediatric patients.
Calculating the correct infusion rate is only necessary for IV
medications.
Calculating the correct infusion rate ensures that patients
receive the appropriate dosage of medication over a specified
time, which is crucial for their safety and treatment efficacy.
Calculating the correct infusion rate is a formality and does not
impact patient care.
8. If a client weighs 80 kg and receives the same dopamine solution at 10
ml/hour, how many mcg/kg/minute is the client receiving? (Enter
numeric value only. If rounding is required, round to the nearest tenth.)
2.5
2.0
2.7
3.0
9. A nurse is preparing to administer 0.9% sodium chloride 1L IV to infuse
over 8 hours. The nurse should set the IV infusion pump to deliver how
many mL/hr?
115 mL/hr
145 mL/hr
125 mL/hr
85 mL/hr
EXAM 2025/2026 -GUARANTEED PASS!!
1. Describe how the Parkland formula is applied to determine fluid needs
for a burn patient.
The Parkland formula assesses the severity of burns based on
patient age.
The Parkland formula calculates fluid needs based on body
weight in kg and the percentage of body surface area burned.
The Parkland formula is used to determine the type of medication
needed for burn treatment.
The Parkland formula is a method for calculating the required
blood pressure in burn patients.
2. The healthcare provider orders octreotide 250mcg IM now. The
available medication is octreotide 1000mcg/ml. The nurse plans to
administer how much?
0.5 ml
4 ml
1.25 ml
0.25 ml
3. Describe the process used to calculate the ml/hour for the IV infusion in
the provided scenario.
The calculation uses the total amount of potassium in the
solution to determine the rate.
,The calculation involves setting up a proportion based on the
total volume and time to determine the rate in ml/hour.
, The calculation requires converting units of measurement for the
medication.
The calculation is based solely on the patient's weight and
medication concentration.
4. Describe the process used to calculate the volume of octreotide to be
administered based on the provided dosage.
The volume is calculated by multiplying the dosage by the
concentration of the medication.
The volume is determined by the patient's weight and the
concentration of the medication.
The volume is based solely on the patient's symptoms and not on
the medication concentration.
The volume is calculated by converting micrograms to
milligrams and using the Desired/Have formula.
5. If a different medication requires an infusion rate of 500 mcg/minute
and has a concentration of 0.2 grams/100 ml, how many ml/hour should
the nurse program the infusion pump?
35 ml/hour
25 ml/hour
30 ml/hour
20 ml/hour
6. What is the concentration of acetaminophen elixir as labeled on the
bottle?
600 mg/15 ml
600 mg/10 ml
500 mg/10 ml
, 500 mg/15 ml
7. Describe the significance of calculating the correct infusion rate for
intravenous solutions in nursing practice.
Calculating the correct infusion rate is only important for
pediatric patients.
Calculating the correct infusion rate is only necessary for IV
medications.
Calculating the correct infusion rate ensures that patients
receive the appropriate dosage of medication over a specified
time, which is crucial for their safety and treatment efficacy.
Calculating the correct infusion rate is a formality and does not
impact patient care.
8. If a client weighs 80 kg and receives the same dopamine solution at 10
ml/hour, how many mcg/kg/minute is the client receiving? (Enter
numeric value only. If rounding is required, round to the nearest tenth.)
2.5
2.0
2.7
3.0
9. A nurse is preparing to administer 0.9% sodium chloride 1L IV to infuse
over 8 hours. The nurse should set the IV infusion pump to deliver how
many mL/hr?
115 mL/hr
145 mL/hr
125 mL/hr
85 mL/hr
