HOSA
What does HOSA stand for?
Health Occupations Students of America
What organ pumps blood throughout the body?
The heart.
What does the prefix 'brady-' mean?
Slow.
What number do you call in the U.S. for a life-threatening emergency?
911.
Which healthcare professional diagnoses and treats illnesses?
A physician (doctor).
What are the three official colors of HOSA?
Navy, Maroon, and White.
What is the largest organ of the human body?
The skin.
What does 'cardio' refer to?
The heart.
What does CPR stand for?
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
Who specializes in medications and their safe use?
A pharmacist.
What is HOSA's main mission?
To empower HOSA-FHP to become leaders in the global health community through education, collaboration, and experiences.
What organs filter waste from the blood to produce urine?
The kidneys.
What does the suffix '-itis' mean?
Inflammation.
What should you do first when arriving at an emergency scene?
Check scene safety.
Which professional takes and interprets medical images such as X-rays?
A radiologist interprets them; a radiologic technologist performs the imaging.
Who can participate in HOSA?
Middle school, secondary, postsecondary/colligate students, and alumni.
What part of the brain controls balance and coordination?
The cerebellum.
What does 'hypoglycemia' mean?
Abnormally low blood glucose.
What device can help restore a normal heart rhythm in certain cardiac arrests?
An AED (automated external defibrillator).
Who helps patients regain movement and physical function after an injury?
A physical therapist.
Name two types of competitive events offered by HOSA.
Medical Terminology, CPR/First Aid, medical Reading, Health Education, and Clinical Specialty.
What is the body's largest artery?
The aorta.
What does 'tachypnea' mean?
Abnormally rapid breathing.
What should you do for severe external bleeding?
Apply firm, direct pressure and get emergency help.
What healthcare professional analyzes blood and other specimens in a clinical laboratory?
A medical laboratory scientist or clinical laboratory technologist.