HOSA Basics
What does HOSA stand for?
Health Occupations Students of America
What’s the largest organ in the human body?
Skin
In Finding Nemo, what part of Nemo’s body is smaller than normal?
His fin!
What color is your blood before it hits oxygen?
It is always red
What’s the state capital of Wisconsin?
Madison
What year was HOSA founded?
1976
What’s the average resting heart rate for adults?
60–100 bpm
In Monsters, Inc., what do the monsters collect that’s similar to “energy”?
Children’s screams!
How many gallons of saliva does the average person produce in a lifetime?
About 25,000 gallons!
Which Wisconsin city has hosted HOSA’s State Leadership Conference in the past?
Wisconsin Dells / Madison
True or False: HOSA is only for students who want to be doctors.
False – it’s for all health careers
Which vitamin do you get from the sun?
Vitamin D
In Inside Out, which emotion runs the “control center” at first?
Joy!
True or False: Your stomach acid is strong enough to dissolve metal.
True! It can even dissolve razor blades
True or False: Wisconsin HOSA members can compete internationally.
True
What’s the name of HOSA’s official uniform color?
Navy Blue
What is the medical term for high blood pressure?
Hypertension
In Patch Adams, Robin Williams plays a doctor who believes what is the best medicine?
Laughter!
What creepy crawlies live on your eyelashes?
Tiny mites called Demodex
HOSA has chapters in the U.S. and how many other countries?
At least 5+ — like Canada, China, Mexico, South Korea, Puerto Rico!
Name one benefit of being in HOSA.
Examples: leadership skills, competitions, networking, scholarships, career prep.
How many bones are in the adult human body?
206
What Marvel character was a brilliant neurosurgeon before becoming a superhero?
Doctor Strange
What is the record for the longest hiccup attack in history?
68 years!
Which country hosted HOSA’s first international chapter?
Cananda