First Aid and Emergency Care
What is the first thing you should do when you see someone drowning?
Call for help and ensure your own safety before attempting a rescue.
What is the ethical principle of beneficence?
The duty to do good and act in the best interest of the patient.
What is “hypoglycemia”?
Low blood sugar.
What is the largest organ in the human body?
The skin.
What does HOSA stand for?
Health Occupations Students of America.
What is the beats per minute ratio for adult CPR?
100-120 per minute
Who takes X-rays?
A radiologic technologist.
What does tachycardia mean?
An abnormally fast heartbeat.
Which part of the brain controls balance and coordination?
The cerebellum.
In what year was HOSA founded?
1976.
What is a common signal of sudden illness?
Changes in level of conciousness or blurred vision.
What does an epidemiologist do?
They study disease outbreaks, causes, and patterns within a population.
A patient tells you they have a headache, nausea, and gastritis. Based on the term, what part of the body is affected, and what does gastritis mean?
The stomach is affected. Gastritis means inflammation of the stomach lining.
Which system removes waste from the blood and maintains water balance in the body?
The urinary system.
During a HOSA community health event, a team member wants to skip part of the project because they’re tired. How could you handle this to still work as a team?
Talk to the team member, divide tasks fairly, and encourage everyone to participate so the event is completed successfully.
Your friend burned their hand in the lunchroom and there are no adults on campus. What should you do?
Run the burn under cool (not ice-cold) running water for several minutes, remove any tight jewelry, and seek medical attention if needed.
Which healthcare professional specializes in the diagnosis of diseases by examining tissue samples?
A doctor mentions a patient has tachypnea and dyspnea. What do these terms mean, and what system is involved?
Rapid breathing (tachypnea) and difficulty breathing (dyspnea); the respiratory system is involved.
A man has chest pain, shortness of breath, and swelling in the legs. Which systems are affected, and what is the possible condition?
Cardiovascular and respiratory systems; possible heart failure or circulation problem.
Name 3 types of HOSA competitive events.
Health Education, Biomedical Debate, CPR/First Aid, Medical Spelling, or Community Awareness.
You are at a summer soccer game and notice a player who is very hot, confused, and has a red, dry face. She is sweating very little and complaining of a headache. Is this heat exhaustion or heat stroke, and what should you do?
This is heat stroke (because of confusion, very high body temperature, and little to no sweating). You should call 911 immediately, move the person to a cool place, remove excess clothing, and try to cool them quickly with ice packs or cool water while monitoring their breathing and consciousness.
A patient in the ER has a life-threatening allergic reaction. Multiple professionals arrive: a physician, a respiratory therapist, and a pharmacist. Explain what each professional might do.
Physician: diagnoses and prescribes treatment; Respiratory therapist: ensures airway and breathing; Pharmacist: verifies correct medication and dosage.
What does “cyanosis” describe?
A bluish discoloration of the skin due to lack of oxygen.
Youre playing with your freind and they trip and hit their head. They feel dizzy and nauseous but are still awake. Which system is affected and what should you do first?
The nervous system is affected. You should have them sit or lie down and seek medical attention, watching for worsening symptoms.
When is the HOSA State Leadership Conference?