Real-Fidelity HOSA Mock Tests for ST & HCIE
Practise under exact HOSA 2026-27 tournament conditions. Experience the official 60-minute plain countdown, the precise 50-MCQ category weighting, and comprehensive AST textbook and health news citations.
Mock Tests & Practice Catalog
Exam-condition mocks (60 min / 50 MCQ) and targeted practice modules.
ST – Free Diagnostic Mock 1 (Official Blueprint)
Official 60-minute diagnostic mock exam strictly following AST 5/5/10/15/5/10 category blueprint. 100% Free for all candidates to benchmark readiness.
ST - Mock 2
Real test conditions with AST citations.
ST – Mock 3 (Comprehensive Tournament Simulation)
Draft mock examination for future tournament import.
ST – Mock 4 (Advanced Intraoperative Case Scenarios)
Real test conditions with AST citations.
ST - Practice Set A
Real test conditions with AST citations.
ST – Practice Set B: Surgical Instrumentation & Mayo Stand Setup
Real test conditions with AST citations.
ST – Practice Set C: Hemostasis, Sutures & Wound Closure
Real test conditions with AST citations.
ST – Practice Set D: Surgical Anatomy & Procedural Steps
Real test conditions with AST citations.
ST – Practice Set E: OR Safety, Environmental Controls & Legal Ethics
Real test conditions with AST citations.
Official Surgical Technologist (ST) Blueprint
Source: Official HOSA 2026-27 Guidelines & Association of Surgical Technologists (AST)
| Category | Official Weight | Questions (out of 50) | Primary Textbook Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Profession of CST | 10% | 5 Questions | AST Core Textbook, Chapter 1 |
| 2. Physical Environment and Safety Standards | 10% | 5 Questions | AST Core Textbook, Chapter 4 |
| 3. Surgical Asepsis and Sterility | 20% | 10 Questions | AST Core Textbook, Chapter 7 |
| 4. Instrumentation, Equipment, and Supplies | 30% (Highest Weight) | 15 Questions | AST Ch. 10 & Nemitz Surgical Instrumentation |
| 5. Hemostasis, Wound Healing, and Wound Closure | 10% | 5 Questions | AST Core Textbook, Chapter 11 |
| 6. Surgical Anatomy & Physiology | 20% | 10 Questions | AST Core Textbook, Chapter 16 |
Round Two Skills & Mastery Threshold
For top scorers advancing to Round Two. A combined 70% mastery (104.3 / 149 pts) across Skills II–VI is required for an award.
Identify Instruments & Equipment
15 numbered instrument photos. 2 pts for correct name + spelling, 1 pt for purpose (45 pts total). Excluded from 70% calculation.
Surgical Scrub Methods
Open Gloving Technique
Gowning & Gloving (Self)
Passing Surgical Instruments
Loading & Passing Sutures
News Fact-Recall + Official Tiebreaker Essay
HCIE questions test specific factual recall of designated health journalism stories. EduQuest questions strictly pull from verified stories within the official test window.