HOSA knowledge
What are the HOSA colors?
navy blue, maroon, and medical white
What do Nurses do
assessing patient health, administering medications and treatments, creating and implementing care plans, performing diagnostic tests, and providing patient education. RNs also monitor patient progress, record medical histories, perform procedures like wound care, and collaborate with other healthcare professionals to coordinate care.
buccal
relating to the cheek
a bacterial infection that affects any part of the urinary system, including the: kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra.
UTI
What illness caused the most recent global pandemic?
Covid 19
What colors can official dress be?
Navy or black with navy or red ties for men
who is a healthcare professional who draws blood from patients for tests, transfusions, or donations
a phlebotomist
phlebotomy
a progressive brain disorder causing irreversible degeneration of nerve cells, leading to cognitive decline in memory, thinking, and language, and changes in personality and behavior
alzheimer's
what illness was the first vaccine made for
small pox
What year did HOSA come to Wheatland Union High school.
2022
pedis
one foot
a fungal infection of the skin, hair, or nails. It is caused by dermatophyte fungi
ring worm
May 21, 1881.
What year was HOSA founded?
1975
What is the difference between a PCT (patient care Technician) and a MA (Medical Assistants)
Medical Assistants (MAs) handle a mix of clinical and administrative duties, typically in outpatient settings like clinics, while Patient Care Technicians (PCTs) focus solely on direct patient care in inpatient settings like hospitals and long-term care facilities
appendectomy
a surgical procedure to remove the appendix
a respiratory illness that causes cold or flu-like symptoms, but it can also affect other parts of your body. It is caused by the SARS-CoV-2
covid
what illness killed the most people in 18th century?
Small pox
What does HOSA stand for?
Health Occupations Students of America
what are the duties of an LVN
The duties of a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) include providing direct patient care, such as taking vital signs, administering medications, and assisting with daily activities like bathing and dressing
Salpingo-oophorectomy
a surgical procedure where both the fallopian tubes (salpinges) and ovaries (ovaries) are removed
a serious lung condition characterized by scarring and inflammation of the bronchioles, the smallest air passages in the lungs
Popcorn lung
When was hippa founded
August 21, 1996