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Sample MOHAP Allied Health Exam Practice Questions

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1A patient's chart documents a 'cephalad' migration of a chest tube tip on radiograph. In anatomical terminology, cephalad means the tube has moved in which direction?
A.Toward the head
B.Toward the feet
C.Toward the midline
D.Away from the body surface
Explanation: Cephalad (or cranial) means toward the head, the opposite of caudad/caudal (toward the feet or tail). Allied health professionals must use standard directional terminology when documenting line and tube positions to communicate unambiguously across the team.
2The suffix '-ectomy' in a procedure name such as 'cholecystectomy' indicates which of the following?
A.Surgical creation of an opening
B.Surgical removal of an organ or structure
C.Visual examination with a scope
D.Surgical repair of a structure
Explanation: The suffix -ectomy means surgical excision or removal; cholecystectomy is removal of the gallbladder. Accurate decoding of word roots, prefixes, and suffixes is foundational to interpreting orders and reports across allied health disciplines.
3An adult patient's vital signs are recorded as BP 118/76 mmHg, HR 72/min, RR 14/min, SpO2 98% on room air, and temperature 37.0 C. How should these values be classified?
A.Hypotension with bradycardia
B.Tachypnea with hypoxemia
C.All within normal adult ranges
D.Febrile with tachycardia
Explanation: A normal adult resting blood pressure is below 120/80, heart rate 60-100/min, respiratory rate 12-20/min, oxygen saturation 95-100%, and temperature near 37 C. All recorded values fall within accepted normal ranges, so no abnormality is present.
4Which body cavity contains the heart, great vessels, esophagus, and trachea between the two pleural cavities?
A.Pericardial sac only
B.Peritoneal cavity
C.Retroperitoneal space
D.Mediastinum
Explanation: The mediastinum is the central compartment of the thoracic cavity, lying between the lungs and containing the heart, great vessels, trachea, esophagus, and thymus. Understanding this region is essential for chest imaging interpretation and many allied procedures.
5A laboratory report lists a serum potassium of 6.2 mmol/L. This value is best described as which of the following?
A.Hyperkalemia
B.Hypokalemia
C.Normal potassium
D.Hyponatremia
Explanation: The normal serum potassium reference range is approximately 3.5-5.0 mmol/L. A value of 6.2 mmol/L is hyperkalemia, which can precipitate dangerous cardiac arrhythmias and warrants urgent attention.
6Which structure is correctly paired with its primary physiological function?
A.Nephron loop - production of bile
B.Alveoli - gas exchange between air and blood
C.Sinoatrial node - secretion of insulin
D.Villi - filtration of blood plasma
Explanation: Alveoli are the thin-walled air sacs of the lungs where oxygen and carbon dioxide diffuse between inhaled air and pulmonary capillary blood. This gas-exchange concept underlies respiratory, imaging, and laboratory assessment of oxygenation.
7A clinician requests the value calculated as (cardiac output) divided by (body surface area). Which hemodynamic parameter is being requested?
A.Stroke volume
B.Mean arterial pressure
C.Cardiac index
D.Ejection fraction
Explanation: Cardiac index normalizes cardiac output to body size by dividing it by body surface area, giving a value typically between 2.5 and 4.0 L/min/m2. Indexing allows comparison of cardiac performance across patients of different sizes.
8When converting a patient's weight from pounds to kilograms for a dosing calculation, which conversion factor is correct?
A.Multiply pounds by 2.2
B.Divide pounds by 1.8
C.Multiply pounds by 0.45 then by 2.2
D.Divide pounds by 2.2
Explanation: One kilogram equals approximately 2.2 pounds, so weight in kilograms is obtained by dividing pounds by 2.2 (equivalently multiplying by 0.4536). Accurate weight conversion is critical for weight-based dosing and contrast or radiation calculations.
9Standard precautions, the foundation of infection prevention in all healthcare settings, are based on which assumption?
A.All blood and body fluids may be infectious regardless of diagnosis
B.Only patients with confirmed infections are infectious
C.Gloves alone provide complete protection from all pathogens
D.Precautions apply only during invasive procedures
Explanation: Standard precautions treat all blood, body fluids, secretions, non-intact skin, and mucous membranes as potentially infectious regardless of the patient's known diagnosis. This universal approach protects both patients and allied health staff during every encounter.
10A patient's arterial blood gas shows pH 7.30, PaCO2 30 mmHg, and HCO3- 15 mmol/L. What is the primary acid-base disturbance?
A.Respiratory acidosis
B.Metabolic acidosis with respiratory compensation
C.Respiratory alkalosis
D.Metabolic alkalosis
Explanation: A low pH indicates acidemia; the low bicarbonate (15 mmol/L) identifies a metabolic acidosis as the primary problem, and the low PaCO2 (30 mmHg) reflects compensatory hyperventilation. This pattern is classic for metabolic acidosis with appropriate respiratory compensation.

About the MOHAP Allied Health Exam Exam

The MOHAP allied/paramedical evaluation exam is a profession-specific computer-based test delivered through Prometric that healthcare professionals must pass to be licensed in the UAE Northern Emirates regulated by MOHAP. Results are reported as Pass or Fail with a minimum passing score of 60%. Candidates are tested on the knowledge and competencies of their own allied health discipline plus UAE scope of practice.

Exam sponsor: UAE Ministry of Health and Prevention (MOHAP). The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.

Assessment

Computer-based multiple-choice exam delivered by Prometric, profession-specific to the candidate's allied/paramedical discipline, with cross-cutting patient safety and professional ethics content.

Time Limit

Set by Prometric per profession (commonly around 2.5-3 hours for MOHAP/Prometric medical exams).

Passing Score

60% (results reported as Pass or Fail; individual scores are not disclosed by Prometric).

Exam / Certification Fees

MOHAP evaluation service fee AED 300 for allied health professionals, plus separate DataFlow primary source verification and Prometric exam fees (Prometric exam typically USD ~140-190 per attempt).

Exam sponsor website

Fees, eligibility, and exam policies can change. Confirm them with the exam sponsor before applying or paying.

Our practice resources: topics covered

We aim to reflect publicly available exam outlines and topic information in our study resources. Coverage, format, and difficulty may differ from the actual exam, and we cannot guarantee that every detail is accurate or current. Confirm exam requirements, fees, and policies with the official exam sponsor.

70%

Profession-specific clinical knowledge

Discipline-specific theory and applied practice for the candidate's allied/paramedical field, such as physiotherapy, medical laboratory science, radiography/imaging, respiratory therapy, occupational therapy, dietetics, and speech-language/audiology.

10%

Allied health fundamentals

Anatomy, physiology, medical terminology, vital signs, laboratory values, and core clinical calculations that underpin all allied health roles.

8%

Patient safety and infection control

Standard precautions, hand hygiene, sterilization and the Spaulding classification, isolation precautions, sharps and waste handling, documentation, and critical-value communication.

7%

Emergency and acute care

Basic life support, defibrillation, and recognition and initial management of medical and trauma emergencies encountered in allied health practice.

5%

UAE scope of practice and professional ethics

MOHAP licensing jurisdiction in the Northern Emirates, supervision and delegation, informed consent, confidentiality, continuing professional development, and professional conduct.

Preparing for the MOHAP Allied Health Exam Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: 60% (results reported as Pass or Fail; individual scores are not disclosed by Prometric).
  • Assessment: Computer-based multiple-choice exam delivered by Prometric, profession-specific to the candidate's allied/paramedical discipline, with cross-cutting patient safety and professional ethics content.
  • Time limit: Set by Prometric per profession (commonly around 2.5-3 hours for MOHAP/Prometric medical exams).
  • Exam / certification fees: MOHAP evaluation service fee AED 300 for allied health professionals, plus separate DataFlow primary source verification and Prometric exam fees (Prometric exam typically USD ~140-190 per attempt). Official sources

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MOHAP Allied Health Exam: Suggested Study Strategy

1Because MOHAP does not publish study references, focus on the fundamental concepts, standard clinical practices, and core competencies of your specific allied health profession.
2Build cross-cutting strength in patient safety, infection control, basic life support, and UAE scope-of-practice and ethics, which appear across all allied health evaluations.
3Practice applied clinical-scenario MCQs under timed conditions to mirror the Prometric computer-based format and the 60% pass threshold.

Frequently Asked Questions

What passing score do I need for the MOHAP allied health exam?

MOHAP states that Prometric results are reported as Pass or Fail based on a minimum passing score of 60%. Individual question scores and answers are not disclosed because of Prometric's international policies.

Where does a MOHAP license allow me to practice?

MOHAP regulates and licenses healthcare professionals primarily in the UAE Northern Emirates (such as Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al Quwain, Ras Al Khaimah, and Fujairah). Dubai (DHA) and Abu Dhabi (DOH) operate their own separate licensing authorities.

How many attempts do I get and how much does it cost?

MOHAP/Prometric exams typically allow up to 3 attempts, usually with a waiting period between attempts. The MOHAP evaluation service fee for allied health professionals is AED 300, separate from DataFlow primary source verification and the Prometric exam fee.

Is the exam the same for every allied health profession?

No. The exam is profession-specific, so a radiographer is tested on imaging knowledge, a physiotherapist on physiotherapy, and a lab technologist on laboratory science. The computer-based MCQ format and 60% pass standard are shared, but the content differs by discipline.