Emergency Care & First Aid
What is the compression-to-breath ratio for adult CPR?
30:2
Which healthcare professional specializes in diagnosing and treating diseases of the skin?
Dermatologist
Which route of administration delivers medication directly into the bloodstream?
Intravenous
Who is considered the father of modern medicine?
Hippocrates
What does HOSA stand for?
Health Occupations Students of America
What is the first step in controlling external bleeding?
Apply direct pressure
What is the minimum education requirement to become a registered nurse (RN)?
Associate's degree in nursing
Which type of medication is commonly used to treat bacterial infections?
Antibiotics
Florence Nightingale is best known for her contributions to which field?
Nursing
At what level do students qualify for the International Leadership Conference?
State
What is the recommended depth of chest compressions for adults during CPR?
At least 2 inches
Which healthcare career focuses on helping patients improve mobility and manage pain through exercise and therapy?
Physical therapist
What does the abbreviation “PRN” mean in medication orders?
As needed
Alexander Fleming discovered this.
Penicillin
In what year was HOSA founded?
1976
What is the first action to take when someone is choking and cannot speak or cough?
Perform abdominal thrust (Heimlich maneuver)
Which professional assists patients with daily living activities in long-term care settings?
Patient Care Technician (PCT)
What class of drugs is used to reduce fever?
Antipyretics
Ancient civilization that developed early surgical techniques and using papyrus for medical records.
Egyptian
The four core values of HOSA are leadership, learning, service, and this.
Innovation
When treating an adult with a nosebleed, what position should the person be in?
Sitting upright, leaning forward
Which healthcare career focuses on evaluating and treating speech, language, and swallowing disorders?
What does the term “half-life” refer to in pharmacology?
Time it takes for half the drug to be eliminated from the body
Edward Jenner developed this vaccine
Smallpox
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