Hospital Corpsman First Class (HM1) Advancement Practice Exam

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• What is the approximate increase in energy requirements when working in temperatures from 32 to 57 degrees Fahrenheit?
• What type of fly is also known as the blue or green-bottle fly?
• What is the reference for the DON Information Security Program?
• When does mercury vaporize?
• Describe the "SAMPLE" acronym used in patient assessments.
• What is the size classification for droplets considered to be coarse spray?
• In medical terminology, what does "bradycardia" refer to?
• What is a reasonable fluid intake recommended for individuals in physical environments?
• What is the purpose of the OPNAVINST 3120.32?
• What is a key benefit of deploying military personnel to non-combat zones?
• Which mosquitoes feed on blood, male or female?
• What is the purpose of the "Time" in the FAST stroke acronym?
• Which program can only be activated upon enactment of special legislation?
• Which instruction outlines the Dental Infection Control Program?
• Remains buried in temporary cemeteries may be disinterred and evacuated under what program if conditions and capabilities permit?
• What is the universal biohazard symbol and its color?
• What is the primary focus of BUPEDINST 10110.6?
• How many grams of carbohydrates are recommended for optimal energy during prolonged exercise?
• What does OPNAVINST 5215.17 pertain to?
• What is the ideal range of protein intake for athletes looking to build muscle?
• Which macronutrient is recommended to make up the largest portion of the diet?
• Identify a primary role of triage in emergency medicine.
• What is the mandatory period of service before advancement to Hospital Corpsman First Class?
• What type of containers are required for transporting infectious waste off-site?
• Which of the following is an important component of patient assessment?
• What is the primary purpose of SECNAVINST 5100.13?
• Which of the following is NOT a sign of a stroke?
• What pesticide controls insects?
• Which bait solution is suitable for use in hospitals and child care centers?
• What is a primary responsibility of an HM1 in a deployed environment?
• What does "BLS" stand for in emergency medical services?
• What is the primary purpose of customer service in a healthcare setting?
• What category of waste do personal hygiene products fall under?
• What is a common vital sign measurement?
• What is one of the responsibilities of a Hospital Corpsman First Class concerning training?
• Which instruction outlines the policies regarding tobacco use in the Navy and Marine Corps?
• Whose approval is necessary before purchasing or leasing an infectious waste treatment system?
• Which document specifically addresses drug abuse prevention?
• What is the first step in basic life support (BLS)?
• For how many days may an MRE be consumed as the sole ration?
• What is a potential concern when handling mercury in dental settings?
• How many inches in diameter should rat guards be and how far from the closest point on shore should they be mounted?
• What are nutritionally incomplete rations used in operational scenarios like long-range patrol called?
• What is the purpose of the Navy Performance Evaluation System?
• What type of expenses are incurred in connection with the funeral and burial of remains?
• What document addresses the management and procurement of authorized medical and dental allowance list material for Fleet units?
• Who administers the Navy's Casualty Assistance Calls Program?
• What does the NAVMEDCOMINST 6230.2 address?
• At what level should all reported incidents of sexual harassment be investigated and resolved?
• What is a crisis intervention?
• Which manual provides guidance on Decedent Affairs?
• Where are crab lice primarily found?
• What is the role of the hospital corpsman in patient education?
• How large are the droplets that characterize a mist?
• Which practice promotes safety when managing dental amalgam?
• Name a common complication of diabetes mellitus.
• Who administers the Marine Corps' Casualty Assistance Calls Program?
• Identify the primary reference used for advanced medical procedures for Hospital Corpsmen.
• What manual would you reference for guidance on safety procedures?
• What reduces the potential for personal exposure to elemental mercury vapor?
• What is the correct protocol for wound care?
• What is the form number for the Record of Emergency Data?
• Which commission establishes the standard for determining employer liability for sexual harassment under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act?
• What is the standard treatment for anaphylaxis?
• Is it allowable to transport infectious waste in chutes or dumbwaiters?
• Who informs the member's family member in regards to shipment of household goods?
• Does mercury have warning properties like color and odor?
• What type of care includes both physical and emotional support for patients and families?
• What should you monitor for a patient in shock?
• Which of the following is a suitable way to reduce mercury risks in a dental office?
• What does the reasonable person standard help to evaluate in cases of sexual harassment?
• When should you inspect the amalgamator?
• What is the purpose of the Navy's Medical Readiness Reporting System (MRRS)?
• Which instruction governs the sexual assault prevention and response program?
• Within the Navy, who will advise field activities of the activation of a return of remains program?
• Where should infectious waste be separated from non-infectious waste?
• What solution do you use as a mercury decontaminant?
• What classification do liquid or semi-liquid blood fall under?
• What is the primary goal of first aid treatments?
• Where can transportation requirements for infectious waste be found?
• What document outlines the Navy performance evaluation system?
• What pest is not known to carry human disease but can seriously affect morale?
• What is the treatment for heat exhaustion?
• What is the most widely distributed type of fly?
• What should the standard operating procedure for disaster response in a hospital include?
• The manual on Field Hygiene and Sanitation is referred to as?
• NAVMEDCOMINST 5360.1 is primarily focused on?
• Which role does a Hospital Corpsman First Class (HM1) primarily serve in?
• What is the method used to treat pathological infectious waste?
• What pesticide controls undesired vegetation?
• How does the body respond to extreme temperature conditions regarding energy expenditure?
• Why is recognizing the signs of a stroke important?
• How can mercury enter the body?
• What is the purpose of the Combat Lifesaver Course?
• What should individuals do to evaluate their hydration status?
• What type of pest is not directly a vector of pathogenic organisms and is among the most adaptable?
• Who is authorized to dispense pesticides?
• What is the permissible exposure limit for mercury?
• What are the three types of survival rations?
• Which directive addresses the advancement manual for Navy enlisted personnel?
• Which laboratory test is essential for assessing kidney function?
• What are the four stages of development for ticks?
• What does the acronym "ABCDE" represent in trauma assessment?
• What is the standard for the management of biological warfare casualties?
• In what type of containers should sharps be placed?
• Which type of rat prefers fish and meat?
• What type of expenses are incurred in connection with recovery, preparation, and encasement of remains?
• How should bulk blood infectious waste be disposed of?
• What pesticide controls mites, scorpions, spiders, ticks, and related organisms?
• Health Service Support Operations are detailed in which publication?
• Which manual addresses the Manual for Courts-Martial?
• In terms of medication administration, what does "ROA" stand for?
• What is the first aid treatment for a sprained ankle?
• Which document focuses on the treatment of biological warfare agent casualties?
• What does "CPO" stand for in the Navy?
• Which directive governs the management of infectious waste?
• What does "Informed Consent" ensure?
• What is the role of the HM1 in preventive medicine?
• Before compacting or grinding infectious waste, what must be done?
• Which of the following best describes the first sign of a stroke in the FAST acronym?
• Name one of the core competencies for HM1 advancement.
• What is the maximum percentage of total calories that should consist of fat?
• How are dental amalgam scraps stored?
• What is it called when an unfavorable action is threatened against a military member or civilian employee for participating in the EEO or EO appeal process?
• What is the purpose of the mercury control program?
• Which document provides the Standard Organization and Regulations of the U.S. Navy?
• Which infection prevention practice should be prioritized?
• Which of the following is a common situational stressor for military personnel?
• What is the focus of BUMEDINST 6600.10?
• What is the recommended treatment method for sharps or sharps containers?
• What percentage of total calories consumed should ideally be carbohydrates?
• Which document establishes guidelines for sexual assault response?
• In a healthcare setting, quality assurance primarily focuses on?
• Whom should you notify when observing objectionable behavior?
• What is an essential skill for a hospital corpsman?
• How does a healthcare quality assurance program typically measure quality?
• What is a "Living Will" primarily used for?
• What is the primary role of a Hospital Corpsman First Class (HM1)?
• Which skill is essential for a Hospital Corpsman First Class when providing patient care?
• What is the proper disposal method for microbiological infectious waste?
• When should employees with occupational exposure to infectious waste receive training?
• What is the primary reference for U.S. Navy Uniform Regulations?
• Why is using pre-encapsulated amalgam preferred?
• Which instruction is involved in the Navy's physical fitness standards?
• What instruction provides guidelines for the Health Services Augmentation Program (HSAP)?
• Which of the following is a sign of dehydration in a patient?
• What is the most effective method for controlling a communicable disease outbreak in healthcare?
• What is the main risk associated with mercury vapor in dental environments?
• Which category does liquid medical waste belong to?
• What does the term "aseptic technique" refer to in healthcare?
• How many days do DON personnel have to be educated and trained upon accession?
• Which of the following is an important aspect of emergency response?
• What is the focus of the BUMEDINST 6010.13?
• What action should be taken if infectious waste needs to be stored longer than the permitted time?
• What is the term for the infestation of life on a human host?
• What is the mechanism of action for antibiotics?
• Droplets that measure 100-400 microns in diameter are classified as what type of spray?
• Which document establishes the Department of Navy's (DON) policy on sexual harassment?
• What can a fluctuating heart rate indicate?
• What is the behavior described as unwelcome, sexual in nature, and connected to a person's job or work environment?
• Who holds ultimate responsibility for pest control on a ship or shore command?
• What is the form number for the Dependency Application Record of Emergency Data?
• What is a common side effect of narcotic pain medications?
• Under which system would an employee's claim of sexual harassment fall?
• What is a primary objective of a healthcare quality assurance program?
• What is the primary responsibility of the Navy’s Bureau of Medicine and Surgery?
• How long can infectious waste be stored?
• What does the acronym "CPR" stand for?
• What is the significance of the "Patient Bill of Rights"?
• What is the reference for Navy Doctrine for Antiterrorism/Force Protection?
• What tool is primarily used for examining the ear?
• Which instruction governs the Sexual Assault Victim Intervention Program?
• In temperatures ranging from 86 to 104 degrees Fahrenheit, energy requirements increase by what percentage?
• Which instruction relates to the treatment of nuclear and radiological casualties?
• What mental health condition can be exacerbated by military deployment?
• What must be done to infectious waste before it can be safely disposed?
• Which program provides for the search, recovery, and evacuation to a temporary cemetery or mortuary?
• What type of waste do microbiology wastes from cultures classify as?
• What is the primary function of an otoscope?
• What is essential to remember when assessing a patient for stroke signs?
• Which type of waste includes items contaminated with blood or other bodily fluids?
• Which military branch does the Hospital Corpsman serve in?
• For how long can restricted rations be used?
• What is the number one way to control flies?
• Which program may be activated during emergencies or major military operations when conditions and capabilities permit?
• Which of the following is considered a vital sign?
• How does the role of a Hospital Corpsman First Class contribute to military readiness?
• Which directive relates to the Navy's Safety and Occupational Health Program Manual for Forces Afloat?
• What reference is used for the Substance Abuse Policy?
• Which instruction specifically addresses the Dental Infection Control Program?
• What are the three criteria for behavior to be classified as sexual harassment?
• What aspect of healthcare does quality assurance primarily focus on?
• What action shall military personnel face on the first substantiated incident of sexual harassment?
• During moderate to heavy physical activity, how much more fluid intake is generally recommended?
• What is the reference for the DON Correspondence Manual?
• Which test might be used weekly to validate the sterilization process?
• What substance can be used to drive cockroaches from hiding when surveying for them?
• Which sign of a stroke involves difficulty in articulation or understanding speech?
• What is the effective sterilization cycle for infectious waste?
• Where can you find operational details incident to graves registration procedures?
• Define "tactical combat casualty care."
• What does anticoagulation therapy aim to do?
• Who informs the member's family members regarding death gratuity and unpaid pay allowances?
• What pesticide controls fungi?
• What acronym is used to identify the signs of a stroke?
• What is the term used to describe the exchange of favors for sexual advances?
• What is referenced by NAVMED P-5042?
• What term is used for organisms that significantly aid in the transmission of disease to humans?
• Which instruction outlines the Physical Readiness Program?
• Name a standard precaution taken to prevent infection.
• What is one important factor to consider for hydration in a hot environment?
• How would you define "pharmacokinetics"?
• Which instruction is related to the Navy Occupational Safety and Health (NAVOSH) Program?
• What document describes the organization of the Office of the Surgeon General and the Chief, Bureau of Medicine and Surgery?
• Which species of cockroach is the most common indoor species, particularly in food service spaces?
• What does the term "scope of practice" refer to for HM1s?
• Which type of cockroach is a potentially dangerous disease vector due to its feeding habits?
• Which instruction details the management of dental infection control?
• Which of the following is a common symptom of anaphylaxis?
• What is the instruction for Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention and Control?
• Organisms that cause damage to structures and stored products are known as what?
• What does the acronym HICPAC stand for?
• What percentage of total calories is appropriate for dietary fats?
• Which agency approves the disinfectants used for cleanup of infectious waste spills?
• What is the term for an unexpected reaction to a medication?
• Does round trip transportation of infectious waste fall under the current death program?
• What constitutes a substantiated incident of sexual harassment?
• Which pest ranks first in importance among those that transmit disease to man?
• What precaution should be taken when handling sharps?
• What document outlines the Navy and Marine Corps Tobacco Policy?
• What is the recommended percentage of total calories that should come from protein?
• What is the general rule for drug storage?
• Which instruction provides a framework for managing health services support?
• What term is used in connection with the release of naval messages to be transmitted by electrical means?
• What type of rat is known to be a good climber and prefers fruits and vegetables?
• What is the reference number for the DON policy on sexual harassment?
• What kind of actions might contribute to an environment where sexual harassment occurs?
• What does the term "therapeutic communication" refer to in a healthcare context?
• Which instruction is associated with the DON Directives Issuance System?
• Which instruction covers the treatment of chemical agent casualties?
• What is the recommended range of dietary fat intake for individuals?
• When must the actions related to reported sexual harassment incidents be taken?
• What defines the acceptable standard to determine if behavior meets the legal test for sexual harassment?