General HOSA Knowledge
What does the acronym HOSA stand for?
Health Occupations Students of America
What does the prefix anti- mean? ex. antibiotic
Against, opposite
What is the largest organ in the human body?
The skin
What does a dermatologist specialize in?
The treatment of a patient's skin and hair
Who is the founder of the American Red Cross?
Clara Barton
How many US states have a HOSA organization?
All 50 states plus DC
What is an erythrocyte?
A red blood cell
What is the condition Alzheimer's and who does it usually affect?
A progressive disease that impacts someone's memory, and usually impacts elderly people (65+)
Name 4 healthcare professionals you may see at a hospital?
Physicians, nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, medical assistants, pharmacists, therapists (occupational, physical, speech), nursing assistants
Which body organ produces the hormone insulin?
Pancreas
What are HOSA's official colors?
Navy blue, medical white, and maroon
What is arthritis?
Inflammation of the joints
What is HIPAA?
An act passed to protect a patient's confidential medical/health information
Which speciality would you see for a femoral fracture?
Orthopedics
What population is geriatrics concerned with?
Elderly patients
How many events does HOSA have?
67 in 2025-26
What does CPR stand for?
Cardio-pulmonary resuscitation
Morphine belongs to what class of drugs?
Opioids, pain-relievers
What speciality would work with treatments like chemotherapy and radiation?
Oncology
What is the medical term for a heart attack?
Myocardial infarction
Who can participate in HOSA?
Anyone!!! interested in any kind of career in healthcare, medicine, public health, etc.
What is cardiomyopathy?
Disease of the heart muscle
What is the difference between Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes?
Type 1 is a auto-immune condition that destroys insulin in the body and is not reversible, Type 2 is insulin resistant, and is reversible
What does a phlebotomist do?
Performs patient blood draws
Which vitamin can be found abundantly in citrus fruits?
Vitamin C