Medical Careers
Care for children and provide health assessments.
Pediatric nurse
What organ is responsible for pumping blood throughout the body?
Heart
What disease is caused by a lack of insulin in the body?
Diabetes
You should apply direct pressure to a wound to stop what?
Bleeding
HOSA stands for this.
Health Occupations Students of America (but now it's HOSA–Future Health Professionals)
Perform diagnostic imaging procedures like X-rays.
Radiologic technologist.
What is the largest organ in the body?
Skin.
Tuberculosis primarily affects which organ in the body?
Lungs
What is the correct ratio of chest compressions to rescue breaths in adult CPR?
30 compressions to 2 breaths.
This is the highest level of HOSA competition.
ILC (International Leadership Conference)
This medical professional specializes in diagnosing and treating mental health disorders.
Psychiatrist.
These are the basic functional units of the nervous system.
Neurons
What disease is characterized by inflammation of the joints?
Arthritis
You are treating a burn; what is the first step in managing the injury?
Run cool water over burn
There are this many areas in Texas HOSA.
7
They diagnose, treat, and manage cancer care.
Oncologist
Does the artery carry blood (away from/to) the heart?
Away from the heart
What disease is caused by the HIV virus and weakens the immune system?
AIDS
What should you do if a person is choking and unable to breathe, but is still conscious?
Perform Heimlich maneuver (abdominal thrusts)
When is our Spring Leadership Area 1 Conference? (2 days in a row)
February 13-14th
Works under a physician to diagnose illnesses, develop treatment plans, and prescribe medications.
Physicians Assistant (PA)
The pituitary gland is located in this part of the brain.
Hypothalamus
This hereditary condition causes red blood cells to form a crescent shape, leading to pain and organ damage.
What is the purpose of using a defibrillator in an emergency?
To restore a normal heart rhythm
HOSA was found this year. (Closest answer wins)
1976