Do you know HOSA?
When was HOSA officially formed?
1976
Abnormal heart rhythms, which can include bradycardia (slow heartbeat), tachycardia (fast heartbeat), atrial fibrillation, or other irregular rhythms
Arrhythmia
What is the correct hand placement for adult CPR?
Heel of the hand in the center of the chest (lower half of the sternum)
A chronic condition characterized by sustained elevation of systemic arterial pressure, increasing the risk for cardiovascular, renal, and cerebrovascular complications.
Hypertension
What is the primary reason for using medical asepsis during bed making?
To reduce the number and spread of microorganisms and prevent infection.
What is HOSA's motto?
The hands to mold the Health of Tomorrow
Refers to the lack of control over bladder or bowel movements, leading to involuntary leakage of urine or stool.
Incontinent
What should you do after calling 911 and getting an AED?
Begin high-quality chest compressions
A metabolic disorder resulting from impaired insulin secretion, insulin action, or both, leading to persistent hyperglycemia and long-term microvascular and macrovascular damage.
Diabetes Mellitus
What is the current normal range for an adult’s resting respiratory rate?
12–20 breaths per minute.
What is HOSA
A national organization for secondary & post secondary CTE students enrolled in health science programs
Occurs when blood vessels in the nose rupture, leading to bleeding from the nostrils.
Epistaxis
What is the compression-to-ventilation ratio for 2-rescuer infant CPR?
15:2
Irreversible necrosis of cardiac myocytes caused by prolonged ischemia secondary to an acute obstruction of coronary blood flow.
Myocardial Infarction
When measuring blood pressure, what is the first Korotkoff sound you hear?
Systolic blood pressure
Where was the HOSA International Leadership Conference be held summer 2025?
Nashville, TN
Medical term for excessive sweating, often associated with physical exertion, anxiety, or certain medical conditions.
Diaphoresis
What is the correct compression rate for children and infants?
100–120 compressions per minute
A hematologic condition defined by a reduction in circulating red blood cell mass or hemoglobin concentration, resulting in decreased oxygen-carrying capacity of the blood.
Anemia
In current practice, how should soiled linens be handled during bed making?
Roll them away from your uniform, do not shake them, and place them directly into a designated linen bag
Who is Alabama's HOSA state president 2025?
Destiny Keith-Watkins
Process of delivering blood to a capillary bed in the biological tissue. It ensures that oxygen and nutrients are supplied to cells while removing waste products
Perfusion
How deep should chest compressions be for an adult?
At least 2 inches (5 cm)
A chronic inflammatory disorder of the airways marked by bronchial hyperresponsiveness, reversible airflow limitation, and episodic symptoms of wheezing, dyspnea, and cough.
Asthma
When making an occupied bed, why should the nurse raise the side rail on the opposite side before rolling the patient?
To maintain patient safety and prevent falls