Common Christmas
Catastrophes
Catastrophes
Are men or women more likely to experience a fall while decorating for Christmas?
Men are 40% more likely to experience falls
What 3 colours are in the HOSA logo?
Maroon, Navy Blue, and Beige
This specialist uses imaging technology to take X-rays and CT scans.
Technologists/Technicians
This reindeer is known for leading Santa’s sleigh through foggy weather.
Rudolph the red nose reindeer
What artery is most commonly used to manually measure heart rate? (2 answers)
Radial/Carotid
Out of the two, which happens more commonly?
1. Children swallowing lightbulbs
2. Gravy/Fat burns
On average, 350 people are injured yearly by Christmas tree lights, including electric shock, and children swallowing bulbs
How many days is SLC 2026?
3 days
Which surgeon specializes in the brain and nervous system?
Neurosurgeon
Who is the Dr. Seuss character known for trying to steal Christmas?
The Grinch
What does the suffix “-itis” mean?
Inflammation
Which of the following is the most common Christmas injury emergency room visit?
Sprains, Ingestions, Concussions, or Lacerations
Lacerations
How many HOSA events are there?
31 Events
Which profession involves studying disease outbreaks and protecting public health populations?
Epidemiologist
This magical household figure moves from room to room, helping Santa by making sure children are being good.
Elf on the Shelf
What is the only internal organ that can regenerate itself entirely?
The Liver
Between 2016-2020, the U.S. fire department responded to an average of [ ] residential fires that started with a Christmas tree
130-160
Where was the ILC (International Leadership Conference) held last year? (mentioned at our first meeting)
Dallas, Texas
Who is the health professional responsible for drawing blood?
Phlebotomist
Which holiday song was originally written for Thanksgiving?
Jingle Bells
What group of people have a greater resistance to anesthetics (Hint: they're known by their hair)
Gingers/Redheads
Many Christmas tree fires are caused when this part of the tree dries out.
The needles
What year was HOSA founded?
1976
Which healthcare professional is responsible for operating the lung-heart machine during cardiac surgery?
Perfusionist
This country is credited with starting the tradition of decorating Christmas trees
Germany
A monochorionic triplet pregnancy (a 1 in 100,000 pregnancy) means all three babies share one what?
Placenta