General HOSA Info
Dental Science
Behavioral Health
CPR/First Aid
Clinical Nursing
100

What does HOSA stand for?

Health Occupations Students of America

100

What do you call the doctor who takes care of your teeth?

Dentist

100

What kind of health focuses on thoughts, feelings, and emotions?

Mental health

100

What number do you call during an emergency?

911

100

What’s one thing nurses do to help patients feel better?

Take vital signs, give medication, assist with daily care, provide comfort

200

True or False: HOSA is only for students who want to be doctors.

False, HOSA is meant for everyone who has any sort of interest in health science!

200

How often should you brush your teeth each day?

Twice a day; once in the morning and once in the night.

200

True or False: Talking to a trusted adult is a healthy way to cope with stress.

True

200

What does CPR stand for?

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

200

What does PPE stand for in nursing?

Personal Protective Equipment

300

Name one type of event or competition you can participate in through HOSA.

CPR/First Aid, Medical Terminology, Health Career Display, etc.

300

What is plaque?

A sticky film of bacteria that forms on teeth

300

What professional helps people with mental health using talk therapy?

Counselor or therapist

300

What should you do first before giving CPR?

Check for responsiveness and call 911

300

What do nurses use a stethoscope for?

To listen to heart, lung, and other body sounds

400

What is one goal of HOSA?

To promote career opportunities in healthcare and enhance quality healthcare delivery

400

What dental specialist fits you with braces?

Orthodontist

400

What is one common sign of anxiety?

Worry, racing heart, restlessness, trouble sleeping

400

How many chest compressions should you give per minute in CPR?

About 100–120

400

What does it mean to take a patient's “vital signs”?

Measure temperature, pulse, respiration rate, and blood pressure

500

Name a benefits of joining HOSA

Leadership experience, competition, networking, career exploration, community service

500

What is the name of the hard outer layer of a tooth?

Enamel

500

What is the difference between a psychologist and a psychiatrist?

A psychiatrist can prescribe medicine; a psychologist usually provides therapy

500

What is the correct ratio of compressions to breaths in adult CPR?

30 compressions to 2 breaths

500

What is one thing nurses check when assessing a patient’s level of consciousness?

If they can respond to voice, touch, or pain (AVPU scale)

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