HOSA
What is the Main topic for 2026-27 HOSA chapter?
Diabetes
Personal Protective Equipment
How many approximate years are required to be a pediatricians after high school?
9-11 years
What does diabetes primarily affects?
Blood sugar
An unconscious patient is rushed into surgery after a car accident. Before the surgeon can begin, this professional administers medication to ensure the patient feels no pain and remains asleep.
Who is an Anesthesiologist?
Name our MCHS HOSA advisors.
Ms McCoy, Ms Rosi, Ms Cernich
What's the full form of CPR?
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
By what age should most children be expected to walk independently without support?
12 months
Which organ produces insulin?
Pancreas
A high school athlete collapses on the field with a suspected broken leg. This first responder is the first to arrive on the scene to stabilize the patient and transport them to the hospital.
Who is a Paramedic? (or Emergency Medical Technician/EMT)
Who are MCHS HOSA's Co-President?
Sylvia and Jolene
Which is the largest organ in body?
Skin
This is the first vaccine to be given after birth.
What is Hepatitis B?
What machine checks the blood sugar levels?
Glucometer/Blood glucose meter
A patient diagnosed with type 2 diabetes needs a complete overhaul of their daily eating habits to manage their blood sugar. They schedule an appointment with this dietary science expert.
Who is a Registered Dietitian?
What is HOSA's motto?
The Hands of HOSA Mold the Health of Tomorrow. (2X points)
What device takes your blood pressure?
Sphygmomanometer
In a clinical pediatric setting, what is the universally accepted rectal temperature threshold (in Fahrenheit) that defines a fever in an infant or child?
100 C/38 F
True or False: Eating too much sugar causes a child to develop Type 1 diabetes.
What is false?
This advanced-practice nurse can examine patients, diagnose illnesses, and prescribe medications much like a physician.
Who is a Nurse Practitioner (NP)?
What are the colors of HOSA?
Maroon, Navy and White
What is the functional and structural unit of the nervous system?
Neurons
What sub-specialty of pediatrics focuses specifically on the care of critically ill or premature newborn infants?
Neonatology
This dangerous condition can happen if a child's blood sugar stays too high for too long without enough insulin, causing a buildup of acids in the blood.
What is Diabetic Ketoacidosis or DKA? (3x points)
A doctor suspects a patient has a severe bacterial infection. This professional is responsible for drawing the patient's blood safely to send it to the lab.
Who is a Phlebotomist?