General Anatomy
The cornea
True or False: HOSA was founded in Texas
True! In Arlington, Texas at the Inn of the Six Flags
What is another term for a myocardial infarction?
Heart Attack
What is the name of the medical professional who draws blood?
Phlebotomist
Who is credited with the 1928 discovery of penicillin?
Alexander Fleming
How many chambers does the heart have?
4
What is the largest State Association for HOSA?
Texas!
Lyme disease is caused by the bite of which insect with borrelia bacteria?
Tick
Which surgical specialty requires the most residency training?
Neurosurgery
What does NPO on a patient's chart mean?
Nothing by mouth
Which of your organs is approximately 7 meters in length?
Small Intestine
Champions of Change
Which disease is characterized by the thinning of bones and a high risk of fractures?
Osteoporosis
What type of doctor would someone go to if they have a chronic kidney disease?
Nephrologist
What does a sphygmomanometer measure?
Blood Pressure
Which human lung is 10% smaller than the other lung? (Left or right?)
Left lung
When was the first year that HOSA started?
1976
What is the common way to say the condition "tinea pedis"?- Hint: frequent in locker rooms
Athlete's foot
What is the most competitive medical specialty in the US currently?
Dermatology
Who was the first woman to receive a medical degree in the United States?
Elizabeth Blackwell
How many vertebrae are in the human spine?
33
Which president received an Honorary Life Membership in HOSA?
George H.W. Bush
What condition is caused by uric acid crystal buildup in joints
Gout
What are medical board exams called?
USMLE (United States Medical Licensing Examination)
Nominate a random person from your team
Name 20 body parts in 25 seconds