General Knowledge
How many teeth does an adult have?
32
What is the 2024-2025 HOSA theme?
Powered by People
What does CPR stand for?
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
What is the largest organ in the human body?
How many bones are in the human body?
206
Glycogen is the way the body stores glucose - better known by what common name?
Sugar
Who is Georgia Hosa's president?
Neal Fernandes
What is the first step to using an AED?
Turning it on
Which organ is responsible for the production of insulin?
Pancreas
The stomach is a part of which system?
digestive system
What is the most common blood type?
O+
What are HOSA's 3 colors?
Maroon, Navy Blue, and White
What is the first step you should take when you see someone unconscious, without pulse, and not breathing?
Call 911
What is the aorta and where is it located in the human body?
Artery located in the heart
What does the immune system use to fight bacteria and viruses?
White blood cells
What is the typical range for heart rate?
60-100bpm
What are the six HOSA competition categories?
Health Science, Health Professions, Emergency Preparedness, Leadership, Teamwork, Recognition
What is the compression to breath ratio for 2-rescuer ADULT CPR?
30:2
Nephrology is the study of what?
the study of the kidneys and its diseases
Which system is the brain a part of?
The nervous system
Which blood type is the universal recipient?
AB+
What are members of HOSA referred to as in our slogan?(3 words)
Future Health Professionals
What is the purpose of CPR?
CPR manually pumps the heart to keep blood circulating through the body, keeping the brain and other vital organs supplied with blood and oxygen.
What's the name of the flap of muscle that prevents food going down the windpipe when we swallow?
Epiglottis
What is the purpose of the parasympathetic nervous system?
it is responsible for the body's rest and digestion response when the body is relaxed, resting, or feeding