HPAT Cheat Sheet 2026

The 30 highest-yield HPAT facts, distilled from real exam questions. Print it, save it as a PDF, or study it here — free, no sign-up.

1. A patient's blood glucose (mg/dL) readings: 6am=90, 8am=160, 10am=130, 12pm=105, 2pm=95. Between which time interval did blood glucose decrease the most? → 8am–10am
2. A pattern is established in the first two rows of the grid below. Which of the answer figures logically completes the third row? → An empty triangle
3. What ethical considerations may be embedded in problem-solving scenarios on the HPAT? → Respect for patient confidentiality
4. What problem-solving skill is essential for effective collaboration with healthcare teams, as assessed in the HPAT? → Teamwork and cooperation
5. A medication dosage is 0.05 mg per kg of body weight. What is the correct dose for a patient weighing 72 kg? → 3.6 mg
6. How does logical reasoning contribute to effective decision-making in healthcare settings? → By facilitating evidence-based analysis
7. In problem-solving scenarios on the HPAT, what does the term "triage" refer to? → Sorting patients based on urgency of care
8. What role does critical thinking play in the problem-solving section of the HPAT? → Applying logical reasoning to evaluate information
9. A hospital treats 240 patients per week. If 35% are emergency cases, how many are non-emergency patients treated per week? → 156
10. Emergency department wait times (minutes) for 10 patients: 10, 22, 8, 45, 12, 18, 35, 9, 25, 16. What is the median wait time? → 17 min
11. What does the HPAT assess through its problem-solving section? → Capacity to analyze and evaluate complex scenarios
12. Which problem-solving approach is valuable in the context of healthcare scenarios assessed in the HPAT? → Evidence-based reasoning
13. In logical reasoning, what does "inductive reasoning" entail? → Moving from specific observations to general conclusions
14. A sequence of figures shows a shape changing in two ways. Which of the following figures is the correct fifth figure in the sequence? → A hexagon with five dots arranged in a pentagon shape and a thin outline.
15. Which type of logical reasoning involves inferring conclusions based on similarities between different situations or objects? → Analogical reasoning
16. What is the purpose of assessing logical reasoning in the context of healthcare admissions? → To assess problem-solving abilities
17. A sequence of figures shows a shape rotating and an internal element changing. Which figure is the correct next step in the sequence? → A C-shape open at the top, with an internal filled line segment.
18. Which logical reasoning approach involves identifying the most probable cause of an observed phenomenon? → Abductive reasoning
19. A hospital's quarterly surgery counts are Q1: 80, Q2: 100, Q3: 120, Q4: 100. What fraction of all surgeries for the year occurred in Q3? → 3/10
20. How does the HPAT assess candidates' adaptability in problem-solving? → By evaluating responses to unexpected challenges
21. How can effective problem-solving skills assessed in the HPAT contribute to quality healthcare delivery? → By improving patient outcomes and safety
22. A patient is visibly anxious before a minor procedure. Which of the following statements by a healthcare professional demonstrates the most empathy? → "You seem quite nervous. Can you tell me what's on your mind?"
23. A patient's white blood cell count (×10³/μL) over 4 weeks: Week 1: 4.5, Week 2: 6.2, Week 3: 5.8, Week 4: 7.5. What is the mean count over this period? → 6.0
24. How does logical reasoning contribute to effective communication among healthcare professionals? → By promoting teamwork and collaboration
25. Hospital admissions increased from 800 per month to 1,100 per month over one year. What is the percentage increase in admissions? → 37.5%
26. Which logical reasoning skill involves identifying assumptions and evaluating their validity? → Critical reasoning
27. A hospital's infection rate dropped from 4.8% to 3.2% after implementing a new hygiene protocol. What is the absolute reduction in infection rate? → 1.6 percentage points
28. What is the primary goal of assessing logical reasoning in the Health Professions Admissions Test (HPAT)? → Evaluating problem-solving abilities
29. Which logical reasoning skill involves drawing valid conclusions based on given premises? → Deductive reasoning
30. A study finds a correlation coefficient of −0.78 between weekly exercise hours and resting heart rate. What does this indicate? → Strong negative: more exercise is associated with lower resting heart rate