HOSA Facts
What does HOSA originally stand for?
*Additional 50 points for what it stands for now*
Health Occupational Students of America
Now: HOSA-Future Health Professionals
What does BP stand for?
Blood Pressure
What is the difference between FLC and SLC?
FLC --> Fall Leadership Conference
SLC --> State Leadership Conference
While FLC is in preparation for competitive events, and more for socializing with chapters from our region, SLC is where most competitions take place, awards given, and involves the whole state of California.
True or False: Should you remove a penetrated object from a person's body?
False
What is a stethoscope used for?
To measure your heartbeat, or listen to internal body sounds (auscultation)
What are HOSA's 4 core values?
*ADDITIONAL 50 points if you can come up with an example of how ONE of the values can be showcased*
Lead, Learn, Innovate, Serve
What does ADL stand for?
Activities of the Daily Living
What is our region number?
Region 3!
What are the identifying factors of a stroke?
Acronym BE FAST:
B is for Balance- do they have trouble staying on their feet?
E is for Eyes- do they see double or have blurry vision?
F is for Face- is there a droop on one or both sides of their face?
A is for Arm- does one arm shift downward when raising both arms?
S is for Speech- do they have slurred speech or trouble choosing words?
T is for Time- Call 911 immediately & be fast!
What is a beaker vs conical flask?
*Bonus 50 points if you can name the other name for a flask*
A beaker is cylindrical with a flat bottom and sprout, used for holding, mixing and heating liquids. (For approx. measurements)
A conical, or Erlenmeyer flask has sloped sides and a narrow neck, better for swirling and containing reactions. (For precision)
What is the 2025-2026 theme of HOSA?
*Additional 50 points if you can guess last year's theme!*
Champions of Change
2024-2025: Powered by People
What is the normal range for respiration rate?
12-20 breaths a minute
When is your first round of CEQ? (YOU SHOULD KNOW THIS)
*Bonus 50 points if you can name what CEQ stands for
Around the 2nd week of January/Right after Winter Break!
CEQ --> Competitive Events Qualifying
What is a tourniquet, and it's purpose?
A tourniquet is a device used to apply pressure to a limb to stop the flow of blood, mainly used in life-threatening emergencies.
What is the difference between precision vs. accuracy?
Precision --> When a group of measurements are around the same
Accuracy --> When a measurement is dead on the target
Recite HOSA's motto!
The Hands of Youth Mold the Health of Tomorrow
What is tachycardia vs bradycardia mean?
*50 bonus points if you can guess the ranges*
Tachycardia --> Fast heart rate (Above 100 BPM)
Bradycardia --> Slow heart rate (Under 60 BPM)
List the different 8 event categories HOSA has! (As much as you can)
Health Science Events, Health Professions Events, Emergency Preparedness Events, Leadership Events, Teamwork Events, Regionition Events, NGL/Cengage Events, Middle School Events
How do you give chest compressions to a baby? (Hint: what limbs do you use specifically?)
Place both thumbs (side-by-side) on the center of the baby's chest, just below the nipple line and push down about 1 1/2 inches at a rate of 100 to 120 per minute.
List at least 2 separation techniques (Very CHEM) and based on what mixture properties:
Distillation - Separates liquids w/ different boiling points
Evaporation - Separates a solid from a liquid by boiling off the liquid
Chromatography - Separates based on different rates each component travel through a stationary phase
Centrifuge - Separates based on density (Spins)
Name AT LEAST 3 of the 6 original HOSA chapter states?
North Carolina, New Jersey, New Mexico, Texas, Alabama, and Oklahoma
What does hyperkalaemia mean?
Hyperkalaemia: To have high levels of potassium in the blood.
What is Anamatage?
It is a team-based anatomy competition for teams of 3-5 participants in SLC.
--> You get to locate various anatomical parts of the human body in a 3D medical, virtual table.
What is the difference between generalized and focal seizures?
*OPTIONAL: Bonus 50 points for each term you define accurately!
- Tonic, Atonic, Myoclonic, Clonic
Focal seizures begin on 1 side of the brain + may cause changes in awareness, behavior, or sensation, or abnormal movements on 1 side of the body!
Generalized seizures begin on both sides of the brain at the same time + usually cause loss of consciousness/awareness, or abnormal movements on both sides of the body!
- Tonic: Muscles become stiff
- Atonic: Sudden, unexpected loss of muscle strength
- Myoclonic: Short, sudden/quick jerking movements
- Clonic: Periods of rhythmic shaking/jerking movements
Explain HOW to use a micropipette.
1.) Set at desired volume.
2.) Attach a tip.
3.) Press the plunger to the first stop.
4.) Submerge the tip in the liquid, slowly release pressure and move tip to receiving vessel
5.) Press plunger to first stop to dispense, and to 2nd stop to completely expel remaining liquid.