Health Science
MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY: Which suffix refers to knowledge?
A. -algia B. -gnosis C. -ology D. -trophy
B. -gnosis
HOME HEALTH AIDE: What is the general term that refers to a serious loss of mental abilities such as thinking, remembering, reasoning, and communicating?
A. Alzheimer’s disease B. Dementia C. Vascular stroke D. Parkinson’s disease
B. Dementia
CPR/FA: What can be given to a responsive diabetic who is exhibiting signs of low blood sugar?
A. Chocolate B. Something to eat or drink that contains sugar C. Diet coke D. Nothing to eat or drink
B. Something to eat or drink that contains sugar
PARLIAMENTARY PROCEDURE: The highest level of rules contained in a document of the organization is called?
A. Special rules of order. B. Bylaws C. Standing Rules
B. Bylaws
Lactose, maltose and sucrose belong to which type of carbohydrate group?
A. Disaccharides B. Liposaccharides C. Monosaccharides D. Polysaccharide
A. Disaccharides
CULTURAL DIVERSITY & DISPARITIES: Which term refers to the process of cultural or behavioral assimilation and becoming absorbed into the dominant social culture?
A. Ethnocentrism B. Collectivism C. Espiritism D. Acculturation
D. Acculturation
VETERINARY SCIENCE: What type of organism causes ringworm in animals?
A. Bacteria B. Parasite C. Virus D. Fungus
CERT: Which burn classification is characterized by reddened, dry skin; pain: and swelling?
A. Superficial B. Partial thickness C. Complete D. Full thickness
A. Superficial
BIOMEDICAL DEBATE: Of the following vaccine-preventable diseases, which can result in liver failure?
A. Mumps B. Diphtheria C. Hepatitis A D. Tetanus
C. Hepatitis A
All of the following are included in the HOSA mission statement to empower HOSA-Future Health Professionals to become leaders in the global health community, except which one:
A. Collaboration B. Experience C. Education D. Recognition
D. Recognition
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH: Which part of the nervous system manages essential functions, such as heart rate, breathing, and blood pressure?
A. Cerebellum B. Pons C. Medulla D. Cerebellum
C. Medulla
DENTAL SCIENCE: What is the term for the area where two bones fused to form the mandible?
A. Condyles B. Ramus C. Coronoid notch D. Symphysis
D. Symphysis
EPIDEMIOLOGY: What is the term for the proportion of a disease or other outcome in exposed individuals that can be credited to the exposure?
A. Attributable risk B. Risk-benefit C. Cohort study D. Odds advantage
A. Attributable risk
CREATIVE PROBLEM SOLVING: What is the term for creatively generating associations and connections between dissimilar subjects?
A. Balancing concepts B. Conceptual blending C. Disassociation D. Intermingling ideas
B. Conceptual blending
When is it appropriate for a President/Chairman of a group to vote?
A. During an election of officers B. If the motion deals with allocating funds C. To make or break a tie vote D. When the vote pertains to the organization bylaws
C. To make or break a tie vote
NUTRITION: Diets high in cholesterol and saturated fats are thought to contribute to which condition?
A. Diabetes mellitus B. Atherosclerosis C. Hypertension D. Macular degeneration
B. Atherosclerosis
SPORTS MEDICINE: Which vitamin is essential for the metabolism of carbohydrates and some amino acids, maintenance of normal appetite, and functioning of the nervous system?
A. Ascorbic acid B. Niacin C. Riboflavin D. Thiamine
D. Thiamine
EMT: What is the term for a fracture of the distal radius?
A. Rotation Fracture B. Supracondylar C. Colles’ Fracture D. Tommy John
C. Colles' Fracture
FORENSIC SCIENCE: Where are blow-fly eggs usually found on a dead body?
A. Close to a wound or natural orifice B. Under any covering such as clothing, leaves, etc. C. On the chest or in a hairy body area D. Under the body close to the ground
A. Close to a wound or natural orifice
The primary cause of osteomalacia is a deficiency or ineffective use of which nutrient?
A. Calcium B. Vitamin A C. Iodine D. Vitamin D
D. Vitamin D
PHARMACOLOGY: A client who has been taking salicylates for a long period of time should be watched closely for which of the following adverse reactions?
A. GI bleeding B. Fever of undetermined origin C. Hypotension D. Diminished urinary output
A. GI bleeding
CLINICAL NURSING: A 60-year-old client who is receiving home enteral nutrition begins to have difficulty breathing and is showing signs of respiratory distress. What is the first thing the nurse should do?
A. Call the physician B. Lower the head of the bed C. Stop the feeding D. Verify the placement of the tube
C. Stop the feeding
CPR/FA: After a superficial burn has been cooled, what is the next step?
A. Apply a commercial burn ointment, if available B. Remove any clothing that is sticking to the skin C. Cover the burn with a dry, nonstick sterile dressing D. Place an occlusive dressing over the burn and apply a dressing
C. Cover the burn with a dry, nonstick sterile dressing
FORENSIC SCIENCE: When a victim drowns in freshwater, what term describes the massive destruction of RBC’s?
A. Pneumothorax B. Asphyxia C. Sickling of RBC’s D. Autolysis
D. Autolysis
What type of shock is due to a decreased blood volume caused by internal or external bleeding?
A. Anaphylactic B. Hypovolemic C. Cardiogenic D. Septic
B. Hypovolemic