Anatomy & Physiology
This is the basic structural and functional unit of all living organisms
Cell
The prefix "brady-
Brady
Which rankings advance to states from regionals?
Top ten unless specified
This category of equipment — gloves, gowns, masks, goggles — protects workers from pathogen exposure
PPE (personal protective equipment)
What is it called when a healthcare professional’s negligence or improper actions cause harm to a patient?
Malpractice
This body system transports oxygen, nutrients, and waste products via blood.
Circulatory (cardiovascular) system
The suffix "-itis" means this.
Inflammation
How can you find out what supplies or materials you need to bring to an in-person event?
Check the HOSA guidlines for your event
This term describes destroying all microorganisms, including spores, on an object or surface.
Sterilization
What are the three cost-sharing options in health insurance
Deductibles, copays, and coinsurance
This is the primary site of gas exchange in the respiratory system.
Alveoli (lungs)
The prefix "hyper-" means this.
Excessive/above normal
If you have to go in person to regionals, how do you check what to wear?
Check the HOSA dress code poster and guidlines
This is the single most effective way to prevent the spread of infection in a healthcare setting.
Handwashing
This 1996 federal law protects the confidentiality of patient health information.
HIPPA
How many vertebrae do we have?
33 at birth...which fused into 24
The suffix "-ectomy" means this
Surgical removal
How many questions are there in most tests
Why are surgical gloves put on differently from regular nitrile gloves?
Surgical gloves are put on using a sterile technique to prevent contamination. The outside of the glove must stay sterile, so you avoid touching it with your bare hands. Regular nitrile gloves don't need the same sterile technique.
What type of consent is assumed when a patient’s actions or circumstances reasonably indicate that they agree to receive treatment?
Implied consent
This vein brings back blood to the heart from the upper half of the body
Superior Vena Cava
What does cardiomyopathy mean (break it down)
Cardio- (heart) + myo- (muscle) + -pathy (disease)
How are you graded during a Skills event?
The Rubric in event guidelines
This machine is used to sterilize surgical equipment
Autoclave
What is the difference between a copay and coinsurance?
A copay is a fixed amount you pay for a healthcare service, while coinsurance is a percentage of the cost you pay after meeting your deductible.