Medical Terminology
What does the prefix myo- mean?
What is muscle (or in relation to muscle tissue).
What part of the body does a podiatrist specialize in?
What is feet.
Where is the brachial pulse taken?
What is above the inner elbow
What does maroon stand for in the HOSA colors?
What is compassion
What is a pathogen?
What is a microorganism that causes disease or illness
Hepatitis is defined as the inflammation of what body part?
What is the liver
What health professional specializes in the eyes?
What is an optometrist
What is the term for the body's ability to maintain a normal, balanced state?
What is homeostasis
Where is the International Leadership Conference for HOSA being held in 2026?
What is Indianapolis, Indiana
What is washing your hands
What is the medical term for loss of speech?
What is aphasia
How many years of postsecondary schooling does it take to become a respiratory therapist?
What is two to four years
Name at least one of the three bones that make up the ankle?
What is tibia, fibula, and/or talus
Who is the Vice President of our HOSA chapter for the 2025-26 School Year?
Who is Norah Williams
Why are mercury thermometers no longer used?
What is due to the fragility of the thermometer (made of glass) and the significant health risks that are caused by mercury exposure.
A procedure that removes the uterus is called a ___.
What is hysterectomy
What are 3 different types of health providers that are authorized to deliver babies?
What is (pick 3) Obstetrician, Gynecologist, Perinatologist, Certified Nurse-Midwife, Licensed Midwives, and Traditional Midwives (such as Comadronas or Wise Women)
What does the spleen do?
What is filter out damaged cells from the blood stream, produce white blood cells to fight infection, and store blood components such platelets and monocytes.
In what year was HOSA founded?
What is 1976
What type of transmission based precaution is Ebola?
What is droplet precautions
What condition does atelectasis denote?
What is partial or complete collapse of a lung
What does a perfusionist do?
What is operate cardiopulmonary (heart & lung) bypass machines during cardiac surgeries in order to maintain blood circulation and oxygen levels
What is the name of the deep artery of the arm?
What is the profunda branchii
In what city and state was HOSA founded in 1976?
What is Arlington, Texas
Name all 6 chains in the chain of infection in order.
What is infectious agent, reservoir, portal of exit, mode of transmission, portal of entry, and susceptible host.