HOSA EMT PRACTICE TEST FINAL PAPER 2026
TESTED QUESTIONS WITH FULL SOLUTION
GRADED A+
◉ The primary purpose of the primary assessment is to: Answer:
Identity and manage life-threatening conditions
◉ Which component of the SAMPLE history refers to a patient's
chronic illnesses? Answer: Past medical history
◉ A patient who responds to verbal stimuli but not pain is classified
as: Answer: Verbal
◉ Which vital sign is most important when assessing perfusion?
Answer: Blood pressure
◉ A rapid trauma assessment is MOST appropriate for: Answer: A
patient with multiple injuries
◉ Which finding indicates inadequate breathing? Answer: Shallow
chest rise
, ◉ When assessing pupils, EMTs should evaluate Answer: Equality
and reactivity to light
◉ The secondary assessment should be performed: Answer: After
life-threatening conditions are managed
◉ Which term describes bluish discoloration of the skin due to
hypoxia Answer: Cyanosis
◉ Which airway adjunct is used only in unresponsive patients
without a gag reflex Answer: Oropharyngeal
◉ An adult with a pulse but not breathing should be ventilated at
Answer: 10 breathes per minute
◉ The correct compression depth for adult cpr is Answer: At least 2
inches
◉ When using a bag-valve mask, oxygen flow should be set at
approximately Answer: 15 L/min
◉ Which sign indicates effective chest compressions Answer:
Carotid pulse during compressions
TESTED QUESTIONS WITH FULL SOLUTION
GRADED A+
◉ The primary purpose of the primary assessment is to: Answer:
Identity and manage life-threatening conditions
◉ Which component of the SAMPLE history refers to a patient's
chronic illnesses? Answer: Past medical history
◉ A patient who responds to verbal stimuli but not pain is classified
as: Answer: Verbal
◉ Which vital sign is most important when assessing perfusion?
Answer: Blood pressure
◉ A rapid trauma assessment is MOST appropriate for: Answer: A
patient with multiple injuries
◉ Which finding indicates inadequate breathing? Answer: Shallow
chest rise
, ◉ When assessing pupils, EMTs should evaluate Answer: Equality
and reactivity to light
◉ The secondary assessment should be performed: Answer: After
life-threatening conditions are managed
◉ Which term describes bluish discoloration of the skin due to
hypoxia Answer: Cyanosis
◉ Which airway adjunct is used only in unresponsive patients
without a gag reflex Answer: Oropharyngeal
◉ An adult with a pulse but not breathing should be ventilated at
Answer: 10 breathes per minute
◉ The correct compression depth for adult cpr is Answer: At least 2
inches
◉ When using a bag-valve mask, oxygen flow should be set at
approximately Answer: 15 L/min
◉ Which sign indicates effective chest compressions Answer:
Carotid pulse during compressions
