Medical Terms
emesis
Which doctor specializes in feet?
Podiatrist
Who discovered X- Rays?
Wilhelm Rontgen
Where is the HOSA headquarters?
Texas
Band-like patches that contain various types of slow release medications are
transdermals
What is the medical term for swelling?
edema
Which doctor specializes in skin?
How many total chromosomes do humans have?
Hint: We learn this in biology.
46
What president is an honorary member of HOSA?
George Bush
diastolic: does the heart speed up, slow down or relax?
heart relaxes
What is the medical term for grinding of the teeth?
bruxism
Audiologist
What is H2O2?
Hydrogen Peroxide
Hint: not "Future Health Professionals"
Health Occupations Students of America
Normal BP?
120/80
What is the medical term for knee cap?
Patella
What do OB GYN or Obstetrician-Gynecologists do?
OB GYNs, or Obstetrician-Gynecologists, are doctors who specialize in women's healthcare. They diagnose, treat, and prevent medical conditions that affect women, and work with expecting mothers throughout their pregnancies, during childbirth, and postpartum
What disease is caused by lack of Vitamin C?
Scurvy
What are the 6 categories for HOSA competitions?
Health Science, Health Professions, Emergency Preparedness, Leadership, Teamwork, and Recognition Events
An athlete that is feeling tired should increase?
Options: Iron, Potassium, Vitamin C, Vitamin D
Iron
Phalanges
What does a cardiologist do?
A cardiologist diagnoses and treats patients with heart and cardiovascular problems. This involves consulting with patients about their symptoms, performing tests and surgical interventions, and prescribing treatment for ongoing conditions
What is the medical term for a nose job?
Rhinoplasty
How many competitive events are there?
60
To control bleeding, do you apply light pressure, direct pressure or wrap it?
apply direct pressure