RN-Hesi Dosage Calculation-WGU
Exam assesses a nursing student’s ability to accurately calculate medication dosages, IV flow rates, and reconstitution problems in clinical settings. The exam evaluates knowledge in dimensional analysis, ratio-proportion methods, and formula-based calculations to ensure safe medication administration and patient safety.
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Q1: The healthcare provider prescribes a loading dose of digoxin 0.6 mg intravenously (IV) for a client with heart failure (HF). The nurse obtains digoxin Injection 500 mcg in 2 mL vial from the electronic medication system. How many mL should the nurse administer? (Enter numeric value only. If rounding is required, round to the nearest tenth)
Q2: The healthcare provider prescribes enoxaparin 1 mg/kg SUBQ every 12 hours for a client who weighs 132 pounds. The medication is available in 60 mg/0.6 mL prefilled syringe. How many mL should the nurse administer per day? (Enter numerical value only.)
Q3: The healthcare provider prescribes 2 L of 5% dextrose in water (DW).IV to infuse in 24 hours. The IV administration set delivers 15 gtt/mL. How many gtt/min should the nurse regulate the infusion? (Enter numerical value only. If rounding is required, round to the nearest whole number.)
Q4: A client receives a prescription for oxytocin 2 milliunits/min intravenously (IV) for labor augmentation. The IV bag contains oxytocin 20 units in lactated Ringer's 1 liter. How many mL/hour should the nurse program the infusion pump to deliver? (Enter numerical value only.)
Q5: The healthcare provider prescribes epoetin alfa 8,200 units SUBQ for a client with chronic kidney disease (CKD). The 2 mL multidose vial is labeled, "Each 1 mL of solution contains 10,000 Units of epoetin alfa." How many mL should the nurse administer? (Enter the numerical value only. If rounding is required, round to the nearest tenth)
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