HOSA Basics
What did HOSA used to stand for?
Health Occupations Students of America
Name a HOSA event category
Health Science, Health Professions, Emergency Preparedness, Leadership, Teamwork, Recognition
This healthcare professional measures vital signs and assists patients with daily tasks; their title is often abbreviated CNA.
What is a certified nursing assistant?
The term "neuropathy" refers to damage affecting these structures in the body.
What are nerves?
This condition, caused by cold temperatures and prolonged exposure, can occur more quickly when clothing is wet.
What is hypothermia?
What’s the mission of HOSA
HOSA's mission is to empower future health professionals to become leaders in the global health community through education, collaboration, and experience.
True or False: The HOSA Bowl is a team competition testing overall knowledge of healthcare, medical shows, and HOSA.
False
This clinician interprets X-rays, MRIs, and CT scans to diagnose disease.
What is a radiologist?
“Hematology” is the study of this vital bodily fluid.
What is blood?
This invisible, odorless gas becomes a serious holiday concern when heaters and fireplaces aren’t properly ventilated.
What is carbon monoxide?
What are the HOSA colors?
*Hint: 3 colors
Blue, White, Maroon
What is the HOSA attire required for competitive events?
1) Tailored navy blazer with emblem affixed over the heart
2) Matching navy slacks or navy knee-length skirt
3) White, closed-neck, tailored dress shirt suitable for tie or scarf
4) Accents: maroon HOSA scarf or maroon or navy long tie
5) Closed-toe blue, black, or brown business shoes or blue, black, or brown sneakers
6) Belt (blue, black, or brown)
Other: Black or navy-blue suit, White, closed-neck, tailored dress shirt (maroon or navy long tie), White blouse, Knee-length skirts or slacks, Closed-toe blue, black, or brown business shoes or blue, black, or brown sneakers, Belt (blue, black, or brown)
These professionals fit and dispense corrective lenses after evaluating a patient’s vision.
What are optometrists?
The suffix "-ectomy" means this type of surgical procedure.
What is removal?
This festive plant with red leaves can upset pets’ stomachs if eaten.
What year was HOSA established officially?
1976
Name a HOSA event that is part of the Teamwork Section.
Biomedical Debate, Community Awareness, Creative Problem Solving, Forensic Science, Health Career Display, Health Education, HOSA Bowl, Medical Innovation, Parliamentary Procedure, Public Service Announcement
This type of nurse has advanced training, allowing them to diagnose illnesses and prescribe medications.
What is a nurse practitioner?
The medical prefix "tachy-" refers to this characteristic of the heart rate
What is fast?
This type of winter burn risk occurs when exposed skin touches extremely cold metal, causing the skin to stick.
What is contact freeze burn?
What state was HOSA founded in?
Texas
What is the competition pathway to qualify for the ILC? (You must also state where the ILC is taking place this year!)
Online testing -> State Leadership Conference -> International Leadership Conference (Indianapolis, IN)
This specialist focuses on the evaluation and rehabilitation of speech, language, and swallowing disorders.
What is a speech-language pathologist?
“Hepatosplenomegaly” describes the enlarged condition of these two abdominal organs.
What are the liver and spleen?
Artificial snow sprays can pose respiratory hazards because they often contain this class of chemicals used as propellants.
What are aerosols?