Medical Math
A doctor orders 500 mg of amoxicillin. The pharmacy stocks 250 mg tablets. How many tablets should be administered?
Divide the ordered dose by the tablet strength:
500 / 250 = 2
ANSWER: 2 tablets
What medical prefix means "fast" or "abnormally rapid,"
Tachy-
What are the three official colors of HOSA
Navy blue, medical white, and maroon
Which healthcare provider helps patients recover from injuries or illness by restoring movement, improving mobility, and managing pain through targeted physical exercises and manual therapy?
Answer: Physical Therapist (PT)
In what year was our school officially built/founded?
2004
A patient weighs 60 kg. A medication is prescribed at 5 mg per kg of body weight per day. What is the total daily dose in milligrams?
Multiply body weight by dosage per kg:
60 x 5 = 300
ANSWER: 300 mg
A prescription orders a medication to be taken "PO." What does this Latin-derived abbreviation instruct the patient to do?
By mouth
What does the acronym HOSA stand for?
Old: Health Occupations Students of America
New: HOSA Future Health Professionals
What advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) specializes in managing women's health throughout pregnancy, labor, delivery, and postpartum care?
Answer: Certified Nurse-Midwife (CNM)
What is the largest ocean on Earth, covering more surface area than all of the world's continents combined?
Answer: The Pacific Ocean
An oral solution has a concentration of 50 mg per 5 mL. The doctor orders a dose of 150 mg. How many milliliters should be drawn up?
Determine how many 50 mg units are needed: 150 / 50 = 3
Multiply that factor by the volume unit: 3 x 5 = 15
ANSWER: 15mL
A patient is diagnosed with nephritis. Which organ in the body is inflamed?
Kidney
How many events qualified for National last year?
- 3rd place Medical Math
- 5th place HOSA Bowl
ANSWER: two events
Which specialized allied health professional operates ultrasound equipment to produce diagnostic images of internal body structures, such as organs or a developing fetus?
Answer: Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (or Ultrasound Technician)
What is Nevada's official state nickname
Answer: The Silver State
A doctor orders 750 mg of amoxicillin. The pharmacy stocks 0.25 g tablets. How many tablets should be administered?
Convert grams to milligrams by multiplying by 0.25 x 1,000 = 250 mg per tablet.
Divide desired dose by dose per tablet: 750 / 250 = 3
ANSWER: 3 tablets
When a physical therapist asks a patient to perform abduction of the arm, in which direction is the arm moving relative to the midline of the body?
Away from the midline of the body
In what year was HOSA officially founded at its Constitutional Convention in Arlington, Texas?
November 1976
Which surgical team member is responsible for preparing the operating room, sterilizing and organizing surgical instruments, and passing tools directly to the surgeon during an operation?
Answer: Surgical Technologist (or Surgical Tech / Scrub Tech)
Which country has the longest international land border in the world?
Answer: Canada
An IV bag containing 1,000 mL of fluid needs to run over 8 hours. What is the required infusion rate in mL/hr?
Divide total volume by total hours: 1,000 / 8 = 125
ANSWER: 125 mL/hr
Define cholecystectomy
Surgical removal of the gallbladder
In which U.S. state is the HOSA National Headquarters located?
Southlake, Texas
Which specialized healthcare professional analyzes blood, tissue, and body fluid samples in a lab to help physicians detect, diagnose, and treat diseases?
Answer: Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) / Medical Technologist
What is the smallest independent country in the world by both land area and population?
Answer: Vatican City