FHLA/HOSA
What's the name of the BRHS FHLA's advisor?
Who is Stephanie Makala (Mrs.Makala)?
: This viral infection causes inflammation of the liver and can be transmitted through contaminated food or water.
hepatitis A?
This method is used to clear a foreign body from a conscious patient’s airway.
What are abdominal thrusts (Heimlich maneuver)?
This part of the brain is responsible for regulating basic functions like breathing and heart rate.
What is the brainstem?
What does the suffix "-itis" mean?
What is inflammation?
How frequently does this club meet?
What is Bi-weekly.
This condition occurs when the body’s airways become inflamed and narrowed, making it difficult to breathe, often triggered by allergens or exercise.
What is asthma?
This portable device delivers an electrical shock to help re-establish a normal cardiac rhythm.
What is an automated external defibrillator (AED)?
This type of neuron carries signals from the brain and spinal cord to the muscles and glands.
What is a motor neuron?
The term "hepatomegaly" refers to the enlargement of which organ?
What is the liver?
The current HOSA Headquarters are located in this U.S. state.
What is Texas?
This genetic disorder causes abnormal hemoglobin, leading to distorted red blood cells and various complications, including pain crises.
What is sickle cell anemia?
This life-threatening allergic reaction can cause airway swelling and difficulty breathing.
What is anaphylaxis?
The protective layer of fat and protein that surrounds some nerve fibers, speeding up signal transmission, is called what?
What is the myelin sheath?
What does the term "hypoglycemia" refer to?
What is low blood sugar?
Which two U.S. states played a key role in the founding of HOSA?
What is Texas and New Jersey.
This sexually transmitted infection is caused by the bacterium Neisseria gonorrhoeae and can lead to severe reproductive health issues if untreated.
What is gonorrhea?
Name the medical condition characterized by spasms in the bronchial tubes, leading to narrowed airways.
What is asthma?
This neurotransmitter is often associated with feelings of pleasure and reward and is affected in conditions like Parkinson's disease and addiction.
What is dopamine?
Hepatocellular carcinoma" refers to what type of cancer and in which organ?
What is liver cancer (a primary liver tumor)?
HOSA has five core values. Name three of them.
What is learning, leadership, service, innovation, and integrity? (any 3)
This subtype of schizophrenia is characterized by disorganized speech and behavior, as well as inappropriate emotional responses.
What is disorganized schizophrenia?
Anaphylaxis is a severe, life-threatening allergic reaction that can occur within minutes of exposure to an allergen. In such cases of anaphylaxis, an EPI would be administered. However, to administer EPI, there must be signs of hives (urticaria) AND noticeable effects on the ________ system present.
What is Respiratory?
This term refers to a severe, sudden headache that may be accompanied by nausea, vomiting, and sensitivity to light, often described as a "thunderclap."
What is a migraine?
In the term "pancreatoduodenectomy," what two structures are being removed or operated on?
What are the pancreas and duodenum?