Pre-Health Knowledge
Name two things HOSA members can gain from participating in the organization.
Leadership skills, healthcare knowledge, teamwork, networking, or career preparation.
Name 3 common medical abbreviations.
BP, HR, CPR, IV, ECG/EKG
Who specializes in caring for teeth?
Dentist
What instrument is used to measure body temperature?
Thermometer
What should you drink regularly to help maintain hydration?
Water
Name five healthcare careers that do not require medical school.
nurse, pharmacist, physical therapist, dentist, medical laboratory scientist, or radiologic technologist
Which part of the brain is primarily responsible for balance and coordination?
Cerebellum.
Who helps patients improve movement and recover physical function?
Physical Therapist
What instrument helps a healthcare professional listen to the heart and lungs?
Stethoscope
Name two habits that support good sleep.
Keeping a consistent sleep schedule, limiting late caffeine, or reducing screen use before bed.
A patient has a blood pressure reading of 180/120 mm Hg and chest pain. What should you do?
Call 911 immediately; chest pain with severely elevated blood pressure may indicate a medical emergency.
Name four body systems and one major function of each.
respiratory—gas exchange
circulatory—transport
digestive—breakdown and absorption of food
nervous—control and communication
Name three healthcare professionals a patient might encounter in a hospital.
Examples: physician, nurse, pharmacist, respiratory therapist, or radiologic technologist.
What does CPR stand for?
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
Name three components of a balanced lifestyle.
nutritious food, physical activity, adequate sleep, hydration, or stress management.
Someone has a burn from hot water. What should you do immediately?
Cool the burn under cool running water for 20 minutes if possible. Do not apply ice. Seek emergency care for serious burns.
Name 3 signs or symptoms that could indicate an infection.
fever, redness, swelling, pain, fatigue, pus/drainage
Which healthcare professional examines samples such as blood to help diagnose disease?
Medical laboratory scientist or medical laboratory technician.
Name three vital signs commonly checked during a medical visit.
Temperature, pulse, respiratory rate, or blood pressure.
Name three ways to reduce the spread of infectious diseases.
Handwashing, appropriate vaccination, covering coughs and sneezes, or staying home when contagious.
A person has severe bleeding from a wound. What is the first-line action to control it?
Apply firm, direct pressure with gauze or a clean cloth and call emergency services for severe bleeding.
What are the three main types of muscle tissue?
Skeletal, cardiac, and smooth muscle.
You find someone unconscious who isn't breathing normally. List the first 4 things you should do.
Check scene safety/responsiveness, activate emergency response/get AED, assess breathing, begin CPR if indicated
Name four items that might be found in a basic first-aid kit.
bandages, gauze, gloves, adhesive tape, or antiseptic wipes.
Name four pieces of information a healthcare professional may ask about when assessing a patient's health.
Symptoms, medications, allergies, medical history, or vital signs.