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Key Facts: EHPLE Anesthesia Exam
200 MCQs
Total questions on official national licensure examination
MoH HHrIPR-LEO Blueprint
Two blocks of 100
Total exam duration in a morning and an afternoon block of 100 questions each
MoH Implementation Guideline (blocks of <=120 questions, >=30-minute break)
Not published
Official examination candidate registration fee
MoH registration portal (hple.moh.gov.et)
Modified Angoff
Criterion-referenced standard-setting methodology
HHrIPR-LEO Examination Policy
5 Domains
Core competency blueprint assessment areas
National BSc Anesthesia Curriculum
The EHPLE Anesthesia examination is the mandatory national licensing exam administered by the Ministry of Health's HHrIPR-LEO for BSc Anesthesia graduates, delivered as 200 four-option MCQs in a morning and an afternoon block of 100 questions each. The official blueprint weights Patient Care at 78% (general surgery anesthesia 18%, obstetric anesthesia 14%, trauma and orthopedic anesthesia 10%, pediatric anesthesia 8%, neurosurgery and EENT anesthesia 6% each, emergency and critical care 6%, geriatric and thoracic anesthesia 5% each), with Scholar 7%, Professionalism 6%, Leadership and Management 5%, and Health Promotion 4%. The pass mark is set each round by a Modified-Angoff expert panel.
Sample EHPLE Anesthesia Practice Questions
Try these sample questions to review concepts for the EHPLE Anesthesia exam. Each question includes a detailed explanation. Start the interactive quiz above for the full 100+ question experience with AI tutoring.
1In the Pin Index Safety System (PISS) used on portable medical gas cylinders to prevent gas misconnection to the anesthesia machine, which pin configuration corresponds specifically to oxygen cylinders?
2An anesthesia workstation is operating when the pipeline oxygen supply unexpectedly loses pressure, falling below 20 psi. What is the primary function of the machine's Oxygen Failure Protection Device (OFPD or fail-safe valve)?
3Which safety system specifically prevents the incorrect connection of high-pressure pipeline hoses from the central hospital gas distribution system to the anesthesia workstation?
4An anesthetist depresses the oxygen flush valve on an anesthesia machine during the inspiratory phase of mechanical volume-controlled ventilation. What is the major hazard associated with this action?
5In a variable-bypass, concentration-calibrated vaporizer (such as a Tec 4 or Tec 5), what mechanism compensates for the cooling effect of latent heat of vaporization as anesthetic agent evaporates?
6Why does desflurane require a specialized electrically heated, pressurized vaporizer (such as the Tec 6) rather than a conventional variable-bypass vaporizer?
7According to the Mapleson classification of breathing systems, which circuit is the most efficient (requiring the lowest fresh gas flow to prevent rebreathing) during spontaneous breathing?
8During general anesthesia with a circle breathing system, the capnograph demonstrates an elevated baseline where end-tidal carbon dioxide fails to return to zero during inspiration. What mechanical failure in the circle system is the most likely cause?
9What is the primary chemical neutralization reaction that occurs when carbon dioxide reacts with standard soda lime in an anesthesia circle system?
10Which clinical scenario markedly increases the risk of Compound A formation during the administration of sevoflurane in a circle anesthesia system?
About the EHPLE Anesthesia Exam
The Ethiopian Health Professionals Licensing Examination (EHPLE) for Anesthesia is the mandatory national licensure assessment required for graduating BSc Anesthesia students and anesthesia practitioners seeking registration to practise in Ethiopia. It is regulated by the Health and Health-related Institutions and Professionals Regulatory Lead Executive Office (HHrIPR-LEO) of the Federal Ministry of Health (MoH) and measures cognitive competence, clinical judgement, pharmacology, machine safety, airway management, and perioperative resuscitation. The official MoH Information Booklet blueprint weights five key professional roles: Patient Care 78% (general surgery anesthesia 18%, obstetric anesthesia 14%, trauma and orthopedic anesthesia 10%, pediatric anesthesia 8%, neurosurgery anesthesia 6%, EENT anesthesia 6%, emergency and critical care 6%, geriatric anesthesia 5%, thoracic anesthesia 5%), Scholar 7%, Professionalism 6%, Leadership and Management 5%, and Health Promotion and Disease Prevention 4%. Passing is the statutory prerequisite for clinical anesthesia practice in Ethiopian public and private health facilities.
Exam sponsor: Federal Ministry of Health (MoH) — Health and Health-related Institutions and Professionals Regulatory Lead Executive Office (HHrIPR-LEO). The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Assessment
The MoH Implementation Guideline allots roughly 1.25 minutes per question and caps a single block at 120 questions / 2 hours 30 minutes, followed by a break of at least 30 minutes before the second block. A 200-item sitting is therefore delivered as a morning and an afternoon block of 100 questions each.
Time Limit
Two 100-question blocks with a break of at least 30 minutes
Passing Score
Set each round by an expert panel using the Modified-Angoff method (no fixed percentage)
Exam / Certification Fees
Not published by MoH as a fixed public tariff. A registration fee is paid through the official portal (hple.moh.gov.et); candidates who miss a sitting without an accepted reason pay the registration fee plus a 50% penalty (MoH Exam Administration Manual). Confirm the current amount on the registration announcement.
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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.
Patient Care
Obstetrics anesthesia (14%), general surgery anesthesia (18%), pediatrics anesthesia (8%), trauma and orthopedic anesthesia (10%), geriatrics anesthesia (5%), thoracic anesthesia (5%), neurosurgery anesthesia (6%), EENT anesthesia (6%), and emergency and critical care (6%).
Scholar
Research literacy and evidence-based anesthesia practice, teaching, and continuing professional development.
Professionalism
Ethical principles, medico-legal practice, communication, collaboration, and standards of professional conduct.
Leadership and Management
Team leadership, health system and theatre management, and resource stewardship.
Health Promotion and Disease Prevention
Community assessment, perioperative risk reduction, infection prevention, and preventive interventions.
Preparing for the EHPLE Anesthesia Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: Set each round by an expert panel using the Modified-Angoff method (no fixed percentage)
- Assessment: The MoH Implementation Guideline allots roughly 1.25 minutes per question and caps a single block at 120 questions / 2 hours 30 minutes, followed by a break of at least 30 minutes before the second block. A 200-item sitting is therefore delivered as a morning and an afternoon block of 100 questions each.
- Time limit: Two 100-question blocks with a break of at least 30 minutes
- Exam / certification fees: Not published by MoH as a fixed public tariff. A registration fee is paid through the official portal (hple.moh.gov.et); candidates who miss a sitting without an accepted reason pay the registration fee plus a 50% penalty (MoH Exam Administration Manual). Confirm the current amount on the registration announcement. Official sources
Using Our Practice Resources
- Work through all 100 available questions
- Review every answer and explanation
- Track weak areas and revisit them
- Use our AI tutor for tough concepts
EHPLE Anesthesia: Suggested Study Strategy
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the EHPLE Anesthesia examination?
The EHPLE Anesthesia is the standardized national licensing examination administered by the Ethiopian Federal Ministry of Health (MoH) through the Health and Health-related Institutions and Professionals Regulatory Lead Executive Office (HHrIPR-LEO). It assesses whether graduating BSc Anesthesia professionals possess the essential competencies, scientific knowledge, and safe clinical judgment required to practice anesthesia autonomously in Ethiopia.
Who is eligible to sit for the EHPLE Anesthesia examination?
Graduates holding a Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree in Anesthesia from recognized Ethiopian public or private higher learning institutions, or foreign-trained anesthesia graduates whose credentials have been formally authenticated and validated by the Ethiopian Education and Training Authority (ETA) and the Ministry of Health, are eligible to sit for the exam.
What is the format, structure, and duration of the examination?
The examination is a computer-based test (CBT) consisting of 200 single-best-answer multiple-choice questions. It is administered in two consecutive 100-question blocks of 100 questions each on the same testing day, totaling Two 100-question blocks of testing time.
How is the passing cut score determined for the exam?
The passing cut score is determined for each testing round using the Modified Angoff standard-setting methodology. An expert panel of academic anesthesiologists, anesthetists, and health educators reviews each exam item to determine the expected performance of a minimally competent practitioner, establishing a fair, criterion-referenced passing threshold.
How much is the exam fee and how do candidates register?
The official registration fee is 50 Ethiopian Birr (ETB). Candidates register online through the official Health Professionals Licensing Examination portal at https://hple.moh.gov.et/, where they upload academic degree credentials, student transcripts, and identification to select an assigned regional testing center.
Are these practice questions an official EHPLE paper?
No. The EHPLE is set and delivered only by the Federal Ministry of Health; these questions are an independent study aid written against the official Information Booklet blueprint and Ethiopian national clinical guidelines. The official examination is delivered in English as computer-based, four-option, single-best-answer MCQs, so the item format here matches the real assessment, but this bank is not an official past paper, a released item pool, or a simulation of the live testing environment. Always confirm registration dates, fees, and exam-day rules on moh.gov.et/ehple and hple.moh.gov.et.