FLC

HOSA knowledge

100

What are the HOSA colors?

navy blue, maroon, and medical white

200

What colors can official dress be?

Navy or black with navy or red ties for men

300

What year did HOSA come to Wheatland Union High school.

2022

400

What year was HOSA founded?

1975

500

What does HOSA stand for?

Health Occupations Students of America

Medical Careers

100

What are the duties of an Nurse 

Patient Care, Care Coordination, Documentation, Emergency Response

200

what's the most common surgical profession

general surgery 

300

What is the role of a phlebotomist 

Phlebotomists are trained medical professionals who specialize in drawing blood for tests, transfusions, research, or donations, ensuring patient comfort and safety throughout the process.

400

what's the difference between a patient care technician and a medical assistant  

Direct Patient Interaction: PCTs work directly with patients, assisting them with daily activities such as bathing and dressing, while MAs handle both clinical and administrative tasks. 

Job Responsibilities: PCTs primarily assist patients, whereas MAs perform a variety of tasks, including taking medical histories, scheduling appointments, and managing patient records.

500

which surgical professional performs a Carotid endarterectomy 

 cardiovascular surgeon

Medical terms

100

buccal

relating cheek

200

phlebotomy

the surgical opening or puncture of a vein in order to withdraw blood or introduce a fluid, or (historically) as part of the procedure of letting blood.

300

pedis

one foot

400

appendectomy

a surgical procedure to remove the appendix

500

Salpingo-oophorectomy

a surgical procedure where both the fallopian tubes (salpinges) and ovaries (ovaries) are removed

illnesses

100

a bacterial infection that affects any part of the urinary system, including the: kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra. 

 

UTI

200

a progressive brain disorder causing irreversible degeneration of nerve cells, leading to cognitive decline in memory, thinking, and language, and changes in personality and behavior

alzheimer's

300

 a fungal infection of the skin, hair, or nails. It is caused by dermatophyte fungi

ring worm

400

a respiratory illness that causes cold or flu-like symptoms, but it can also affect other parts of your body. It is caused by the SARS-CoV-2

covid

500

a serious lung condition characterized by scarring and inflammation of the bronchioles, the smallest air passages in the lungs

Popcorn lung

medical history

100

What illness caused the most recent global pandemic?

Covid 19

200

what illness was the first vaccine made for

small pox

300

When was the  American Red Cross founded?

May 21, 1881.

400

what illness killed the most people in 18th century?

Small pox

500

When was hippa founded 

August 21, 1996