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HCB Navy Hospital Corpsman FINAL Exam ALL
330 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
LATEST UPDATE THIS YEAR
Navy Hospital Corpsman (HCB) Examination
FINAL EXAMINATION
Academic Year: 2026–2027
Exam Title: Navy Hospital Corpsman (HCB) Exam – General Medical & Trauma Knowledge
Edition: Latest Update This Year
Content: Complete Questions with Verified Correct Answers
EXAMINATION INSTRUCTIONS
This examination evaluates foundational knowledge required for Navy Hospital Corpsmen,
including patient assessment, trauma terminology, anatomy, pain classification, and emergency
medical concepts.
Each question has one correct answer.
Explanations are provided based on standard EMS, prehospital care, and military medical
training references.
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EXAM COVERAGE
• Airway, breathing, and circulation (ABCs)
• Prehospital patient assessment sequence
• Trauma terminology
• Medical vs. trauma patients
• Pain classification
• Vascular anatomy and pulse points
• Reassessment and ongoing care
EXAM QUESTIONS
Question 1
The passageway by which air enters and leaves the body is known as the:
A) Alveoli
B) Bronchi
C) Airway
D) Trachea
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Correct Answer:
C) Airway
Rationale:
The airway refers to the passage through which air enters and exits the body, essential for
ventilation and oxygenation.
Question 2
A prehospital assessment that is the first step in the total assessment of the patient is the:
A) Secondary assessment
B) Rapid trauma assessment
C) Primary assessment
D) Reassessment
Correct Answer:
C) Primary assessment
Rationale:
The primary assessment focuses on identifying and managing immediate life-threatening
conditions.
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Question 3
A prehospital assessment that is a rapid evaluation of the head, chest, abdomen, pelvis,
extremities, and posterior of the body to detect signs and symptoms of injury is the:
A) Focused assessment
B) Secondary assessment
C) Rapid trauma assessment
D) Reassessment
Correct Answer:
C) Rapid trauma assessment
Rationale:
This assessment is designed to quickly identify major injuries in trauma patients.
Question 4
The procedure for detecting changes in a patient’s condition over time is called:
A) Triage
B) Reassessment
C) Primary survey
D) Secondary survey
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HCB Navy Hospital Corpsman FINAL Exam ALL
330 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
LATEST UPDATE THIS YEAR
Navy Hospital Corpsman (HCB) Examination
FINAL EXAMINATION
Academic Year: 2026–2027
Exam Title: Navy Hospital Corpsman (HCB) Exam – General Medical & Trauma Knowledge
Edition: Latest Update This Year
Content: Complete Questions with Verified Correct Answers
EXAMINATION INSTRUCTIONS
This examination evaluates foundational knowledge required for Navy Hospital Corpsmen,
including patient assessment, trauma terminology, anatomy, pain classification, and emergency
medical concepts.
Each question has one correct answer.
Explanations are provided based on standard EMS, prehospital care, and military medical
training references.
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EXAM COVERAGE
• Airway, breathing, and circulation (ABCs)
• Prehospital patient assessment sequence
• Trauma terminology
• Medical vs. trauma patients
• Pain classification
• Vascular anatomy and pulse points
• Reassessment and ongoing care
EXAM QUESTIONS
Question 1
The passageway by which air enters and leaves the body is known as the:
A) Alveoli
B) Bronchi
C) Airway
D) Trachea
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Correct Answer:
C) Airway
Rationale:
The airway refers to the passage through which air enters and exits the body, essential for
ventilation and oxygenation.
Question 2
A prehospital assessment that is the first step in the total assessment of the patient is the:
A) Secondary assessment
B) Rapid trauma assessment
C) Primary assessment
D) Reassessment
Correct Answer:
C) Primary assessment
Rationale:
The primary assessment focuses on identifying and managing immediate life-threatening
conditions.
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Question 3
A prehospital assessment that is a rapid evaluation of the head, chest, abdomen, pelvis,
extremities, and posterior of the body to detect signs and symptoms of injury is the:
A) Focused assessment
B) Secondary assessment
C) Rapid trauma assessment
D) Reassessment
Correct Answer:
C) Rapid trauma assessment
Rationale:
This assessment is designed to quickly identify major injuries in trauma patients.
Question 4
The procedure for detecting changes in a patient’s condition over time is called:
A) Triage
B) Reassessment
C) Primary survey
D) Secondary survey
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