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HM E5 EXAM – UNITED STATES NAVY
HOSPITAL CORPSMAN (HM2) 2026/2027
EDITION – PRACTICE EXAM STUDY GUIDE |
LATEST UPDATE 2026/2027 | PRACTICE
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | EXAM REVIEW.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Leadership, Administration, and Professional Development
2. Medical Readiness and Administration
3. Anatomy and Physiology
4. Patient Care and Clinical Skills
5. Emergency Medicine and Combat Casualty Care
6. Preventive Medicine and Force Health Protection
7. Infection Control and Sterile Technique
8. Pharmacology and Medication Administration
9. Dental and Clinical Support Services
10. Operational Forces and Fleet Medicine
Question 1: Upon advancement to HM2, you assume a dual position. What does this
mean?
A) You are responsible for both administrative and clinical duties
B) You will still be a follower responsible to your superiors AND become a leader of
those below you
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C) You will work both ashore and afloat simultaneously
D) You must master both medical and dental procedures
Correct Answer: B) You will still be a follower responsible to your superiors
AND become a leader of those below you
The HM2 advancement represents a significant transition from being supervised to
supervising others. Second Class Petty Officers remain accountable to their
superiors while gaining leadership responsibility for junior personnel. This dual role
requires balancing followership and leadership responsibilities.
Question 2: According to the Hospital Corpsman Manual, what is your FIRST
responsibility as a hospital corpsman?
A) Responsibility to the Navy
B) Responsibility to the team (physicians and nurses)
C) Responsibility to your patient
D) Responsibility to the Hospital Corps
Correct Answer: C) Responsibility to your patient
The first and foremost responsibility is to your patient, recognizing "your obligation to
give the best care that you are capable of giving to every patient committed to your
charge." This foundational principle guides all clinical and administrative decisions.
Question 3: Which of the following represents the three Navy Core Values?
A) Honor, Courage, Commitment
B) Integrity, Accountability, Discipline
C) Respect, Duty, Service
D) Loyalty, Valor, Perseverance
Correct Answer: A) Honor, Courage, Commitment
The three Navy Core Values are Honor, Courage, and Commitment. These values
guide the conduct of all Sailors and are foundational to Navy culture and professional
development.
Question 4: A Hospital Corpsman's primary responsibility is to:
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A) Command naval vessels
B) Provide medical and dental support services
C) Operate aircraft systems
D) Manage ship propulsion systems
Correct Answer: B) Provide medical and dental support services
Hospital Corpsmen support healthcare delivery, preventive medicine, and
operational medical readiness. Their primary mission is to provide medical and
dental support services to Navy and Marine Corps personnel.
Question 5: The Medical Readiness Reporting System is used to track what aspect
of Navy and Marine Corps personnel?
A) Supply inventory levels
B) Medical/dental readiness of operational units
C) Physical fitness scores
D) Training completion records
Correct Answer: B) Medical/dental readiness of operational units
The Medical Readiness Reporting System consists of administrative management
tools that track the medical and dental readiness of both Navy and Marine Corps
Operational Units. This system ensures that units are medically prepared for
deployment.
Question 6: What is the maximum lifespan of a Navy notice?
A) 180 days
B) 240 days
C) 365 days
D) 540 days
Correct Answer: C) 365 days
A Navy notice has a maximum lifespan of 365 days (one year). Notices are used for
temporary directives and must be renewed, cancelled, or converted to instructions
before expiration.
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Question 7: Which BUMED office monitors implementation and coordination of MQA
and CQM, technical support, and protects records?
A) BUMED-N10
B) BUMED-N10G
C) BUMED-M7
D) BUMED-M9
Correct Answer: B) BUMED-N10G
BUMED-N10G is responsible for monitoring implementation and coordination of
Medical Quality Assurance (MQA) and Clinical Quality Management (CQM),
providing technical support, and protecting records. This office plays a key role in
ensuring quality care across Navy Medicine.
Question 8: How long are MQA documents maintained?
A) 2 years
B) 3 years
C) 5 years
D) 7 years
Correct Answer: C) 5 years
MQA (Medical Quality Assurance) documents are maintained for 5 years. This
retention period ensures that quality assurance records are available for review and
audit purposes.
Question 9: Which form is used for MQA QCM claims?
A) SF 95
B) SF 600
C) DD 2322
D) DD 2766
Correct Answer: A) SF 95
SF 95 (Claim for Damage, Injury, or Death) is used for MQA (Medical Quality
Assurance) and QCM (Quality Care Management) claims. This form is used to file
administrative claims for injuries or damages.
HM E5 EXAM – UNITED STATES NAVY
HOSPITAL CORPSMAN (HM2) 2026/2027
EDITION – PRACTICE EXAM STUDY GUIDE |
LATEST UPDATE 2026/2027 | PRACTICE
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | EXAM REVIEW.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Leadership, Administration, and Professional Development
2. Medical Readiness and Administration
3. Anatomy and Physiology
4. Patient Care and Clinical Skills
5. Emergency Medicine and Combat Casualty Care
6. Preventive Medicine and Force Health Protection
7. Infection Control and Sterile Technique
8. Pharmacology and Medication Administration
9. Dental and Clinical Support Services
10. Operational Forces and Fleet Medicine
Question 1: Upon advancement to HM2, you assume a dual position. What does this
mean?
A) You are responsible for both administrative and clinical duties
B) You will still be a follower responsible to your superiors AND become a leader of
those below you
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C) You will work both ashore and afloat simultaneously
D) You must master both medical and dental procedures
Correct Answer: B) You will still be a follower responsible to your superiors
AND become a leader of those below you
The HM2 advancement represents a significant transition from being supervised to
supervising others. Second Class Petty Officers remain accountable to their
superiors while gaining leadership responsibility for junior personnel. This dual role
requires balancing followership and leadership responsibilities.
Question 2: According to the Hospital Corpsman Manual, what is your FIRST
responsibility as a hospital corpsman?
A) Responsibility to the Navy
B) Responsibility to the team (physicians and nurses)
C) Responsibility to your patient
D) Responsibility to the Hospital Corps
Correct Answer: C) Responsibility to your patient
The first and foremost responsibility is to your patient, recognizing "your obligation to
give the best care that you are capable of giving to every patient committed to your
charge." This foundational principle guides all clinical and administrative decisions.
Question 3: Which of the following represents the three Navy Core Values?
A) Honor, Courage, Commitment
B) Integrity, Accountability, Discipline
C) Respect, Duty, Service
D) Loyalty, Valor, Perseverance
Correct Answer: A) Honor, Courage, Commitment
The three Navy Core Values are Honor, Courage, and Commitment. These values
guide the conduct of all Sailors and are foundational to Navy culture and professional
development.
Question 4: A Hospital Corpsman's primary responsibility is to:
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A) Command naval vessels
B) Provide medical and dental support services
C) Operate aircraft systems
D) Manage ship propulsion systems
Correct Answer: B) Provide medical and dental support services
Hospital Corpsmen support healthcare delivery, preventive medicine, and
operational medical readiness. Their primary mission is to provide medical and
dental support services to Navy and Marine Corps personnel.
Question 5: The Medical Readiness Reporting System is used to track what aspect
of Navy and Marine Corps personnel?
A) Supply inventory levels
B) Medical/dental readiness of operational units
C) Physical fitness scores
D) Training completion records
Correct Answer: B) Medical/dental readiness of operational units
The Medical Readiness Reporting System consists of administrative management
tools that track the medical and dental readiness of both Navy and Marine Corps
Operational Units. This system ensures that units are medically prepared for
deployment.
Question 6: What is the maximum lifespan of a Navy notice?
A) 180 days
B) 240 days
C) 365 days
D) 540 days
Correct Answer: C) 365 days
A Navy notice has a maximum lifespan of 365 days (one year). Notices are used for
temporary directives and must be renewed, cancelled, or converted to instructions
before expiration.
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Question 7: Which BUMED office monitors implementation and coordination of MQA
and CQM, technical support, and protects records?
A) BUMED-N10
B) BUMED-N10G
C) BUMED-M7
D) BUMED-M9
Correct Answer: B) BUMED-N10G
BUMED-N10G is responsible for monitoring implementation and coordination of
Medical Quality Assurance (MQA) and Clinical Quality Management (CQM),
providing technical support, and protecting records. This office plays a key role in
ensuring quality care across Navy Medicine.
Question 8: How long are MQA documents maintained?
A) 2 years
B) 3 years
C) 5 years
D) 7 years
Correct Answer: C) 5 years
MQA (Medical Quality Assurance) documents are maintained for 5 years. This
retention period ensures that quality assurance records are available for review and
audit purposes.
Question 9: Which form is used for MQA QCM claims?
A) SF 95
B) SF 600
C) DD 2322
D) DD 2766
Correct Answer: A) SF 95
SF 95 (Claim for Damage, Injury, or Death) is used for MQA (Medical Quality
Assurance) and QCM (Quality Care Management) claims. This form is used to file
administrative claims for injuries or damages.
