Medical Terminology
Which term means below?
A. Inferior
B. Superior
C. Posterior
D. Lateral
A. Inferior
What does the term “spaying“ refer to?
A. Trimming an animal’s nails
B. Removing a dog’s vocal cords
C. Removing ovaries and uterus in female animals
D. Administering medication to a sick animal
C. Removing ovaries and uterus in female animals
What is the HOSA theme for the 2024 - 2025 year?
A. Dare to Create
B. Powered by People
C. The Future Starts Today
D. Beyond the Limits
B. Powered by People
What type of shock is due to a decreased blood volume caused by internal or external bleeding?
a. Anaphylactic
b. Hypovolemic
c. Cardiogenic
d. Septic
B. Hypovolemic
During a musculoskeletal examination, what is assessed by the Range of Motion (ROM)?
A. Strength
B. Flexibility
C. Sensation
D. Blood flow
B. Flexibility
The anatomical position is:
A. Standing with feet forward, arms at side, hands forward
B. standing feet pointed outward, hands pointed inward
C. impossible to perform unless
A. Standing with feet forward, arms at side, hands forward
What type of joint is found in the shoulder of a dog?
A. Hinge joint
B. Pivot joint
C. Ball-and-socket joint
D. Gliding joint
C. Ball-and-socket joint
When was HOSA founded?
A. November 1978
B. January 1976
C. November 1976
D. January 1977
C. November 1976
In the case of a severe bleeding wound, what should you do first?
a. Apply a tourniquet
b. Clean the wound
c. Apply direct pressure
d. Elevate the injured area
A. Apply a tourniquet
In the context of emergency care, what does the acronym ABC stand for?
A. Assessment, Breathing, Compression
B. Airway, Breathing, Circulation
C. Airflow, Blood pressure, Chest compression
D. Alertness, Breathing, Circulation
B. Airway, Breathing, Circulation
What is the study of the structure, composition and function of body tissues?
A. Biology
B. Cytology
C. Endocrinology
D. Histology
D. Histology
Which is a common protein source in dog food?
A. Rice
B. Chicken
C. Carrots
D. Corn
B. Chicken
When is it appropriate for a President/Chairman of a group to vote?
a. During an election of officers
b. If the motion deals with allocating funds
c. To make or break a tie vote
d. When the vote pertains to the organization bylaws
C. To make or break a tie vote
When is advanced airway management typically considered in CPR?
a. Before starting compressions
b. After 2 minutes of CPR
c. Only in hospitals
d. When a bystander is present
B. After 2 minutes of CPR
The purpose of applying a compression wrap to an injured body structure is to:
A. Decrease swelling
B. Enhance range of motion
C. Minimize blood circulation
D. Provide immediate pain relief
A. Decrease swelling
Which suffix refers to breathing?
A. -cide
B. -ion
C. -pnea
D. -stasis
C. -pnea
What parasite causes Lyme disease?
A. Fleas
B. Ticks
C. Lice
D. Mosquitoes
B. Ticks
What type of shock is due to a decreased blood volume caused by internal or external bleeding?
a. Anaphylactic
b. Hypovolemic
c. Cardiogenic
d. Septic
B. Hypovolemic
Pat finds an unresponsive elderly person at the bottom of a staircase. What type of emergency move would be used to move the patient to further assess them?
A. Blanket drag
B. Ankle drag
C. Clothes drag
D. Two person seat carry
C. Clothes drag
Which vitamin is essential for the metabolism of carbohydrates and some amino acids, maintenance of normal appetite, and functioning of the nervous system?
A. Ascorbic acid
B. Niacin
C. Riboflavin
D. Thiamine
D. Thiamine
What is the meaning of the term hysterectomy?
A. Cryosurgery of the ovaries.
B. Surgical removal of the uterus and cervix.
C. Rupture of the uterus.
D. Suturing of the fallopian tubes.
B. Surgical removal of the uterus and cervix.
What is the common name for the disease rabies?
A. Lyme disease
B. Toxoplasmosis
C. Hydrophobia
D. Parvo
C. Hydrophobia
All of the following are included in the HOSA mission statement to empower HOSA-Future Health Professionals to become leaders in the global health community, except which one: (HOSA)
a. Collaboration
b. Experience
c. Education
d. Recognition
D. Recognition
After a superficial burn has been cooled, what is the next step?
A. Apply a commercial burn ointment, if available
B. Remove any clothing that is sticking to the skin
C. Cover the burn with a dry, nonstick sterile dressing
D. Place an occlusive dressing over the burn and apply a dressing
C. Cover the burn with a dry, nonstick sterile dressing
What is a common mechanism of injury for an MCL sprain?
A. Quick deceleration, cutting, twisting, and landing movement
B. Abduction and lower leg rotation on a planted foot
C. Falling on the anterior knee while in a flexed position
D. Adduction and internal rotation of the knee
D. Adduction and internal rotation of the knee