HOSA History & Knowledge
What are the three official official colors of HOSA?
Navy blue (loyalty to the health care profession), medical white (purity of purpose), and maroon (compassion of HOSA members)
What hand gesture or action do members use to vote "yes" during a standard voice vote?
Saying "Aye" or raising their hand
What protein found in red blood cells is primarily responsible for carrying oxygen throughout the body?
Hemoglobin
Heart disease
What is considered the single most effective way to prevent the spread of germs and infections in healthcare?
Handwashing (or hand hygiene)
What specific body manages the overarching bylaws, policies, and procedures of HOSA alongside HOSA, Inc?
The HOSA Board of Directors
What is the term for when a meeting is temporarily paused or stopped until a later time?
A recess
What is the functional unit of the kidney responsible for filtering blood and forming urine?
Nephron
What medical term suffix means "surgical removal or excision"?
-ectomy
What is the most common standard volume size for a full IV bag used in hospitals for general hydration and maintenance?
1,000 mL / 1 Liter
During Round Two buzzer matches, what happens if a team is more than 5 minutes late to their appointed time?
The team forfeits their right to compete in accordance with the GRRs
What type of vote is typically required to pass standard main motions unless a special rule states otherwise?
A majority vote (legal votes cast)
Which type of muscle tissue is striated and under involuntary control?
Cardiac muscle
What medical term is used to describe high blood pressure?
Hypertension
What is the name of the federal government health insurance program primarily designed for Americans aged 65 and older?
Medicare
What milestone anniversary does the newly added reference First Fifty Years 1976–2026 celebrate for the organization?
HOSA’s 50th anniversary
If a vote is tied (an equal number of "yes" and "no" votes), who is usually the only person allowed to break the tie?
The Chairman (or President/Presiding Officer)
Which portion of the brain is primarily responsible for balance, posture, and motor coordination?
Cerebellum
What prefix means "slow", as used in the term for an abnormally slow heart rate?
Brady- (as in bradycardia)
Which major nutrient group is primarily responsible for building, repairing, and maintaining body tissues (like muscles)?
Proteins
When and where was HOSA officially established (Year + State)?
November 1976 in Arlington, Texas
What term describes the official written record of the proceedings of an assembly's meeting?
Minutes
What endocrine gland is often referred to as the "master gland" because it controls several other endocrine glands?
Pituitary gland
According to Taber's, what is the term for a localized collection of blood trapped in the tissues or an organ, usually resulting from trauma?
Hematoma
Who is famous for discovering penicillin in 1928, which led to the creation of antibiotics?
Alexander Fleming