Which of the following best describes a steady state of medication concentration?
Medication is leaving the blood at half the rate at which it entered
The patient is compliant with taking the medication as directed
The patient has taken the medication without side effects for at least 30 days
Medication is entering and leaving the blood at the same rate
4. Medication is entering and leaving the blood at the same rate
What do the letters in the acronym “RICE” stand for?
Rest, ice, compression, and elevation
100 - how many teeth are in the mouth of an average adult?
18
20
32
36
32
What is the name of the natural sugar that dairy foods contain?
lactose
Purpose of an autoclave?
Floor Vacuum
Sterilization
Surgical Instrument
Air Pollution Disinfectant
2. Sterilization
Which of the following is not treated with Epinephrine?
Renal disease
Asthma
Hypotension
Glaucoma
1. Renal disease
Where should the tourniquet be placed?
2 inches below the wound
On the wound
1 inch above the wound
2 inches above the wound
4. 2 inches above the wound
True or False: Your body’s temperature rises slightly during digestion
True
Which vitamin aids in blood clotting and is prescribed to those taking blood thinners?
Vitamin D
Vitamin C
Iodine
Vitamin K
4. Vitamin K
which suffix refers to breathing?
-cide
-ion
-pnea
-stasis
3. -pnea
Which of the following are not treated with Barbiturates?
Seizures
Hypotension
Insomnia
Anxiety
2. Hypotension
What is fire extinguisher C used for?
Ordinary Combustibles
Electrical equipment
Grease
Aluminum
2. Electrical equipment
where is bile (which breaks down fat and carries away waste) made in the body?
The pancreas
The liver
The stomach
The kidneys
2. The liver
Which of the following is considered healthy fat?
Polyunsaturated fat
Polysaccharides
Saturated fats
Trans fat
1. Polyunsaturated fat
what is the meaning of the term atherectomy?
Replacement of a valve in the heart
Surgical removal of a joint
Rupture of the uterus
Suturing of the intestines
2. Surgical removal of a joint
Which of the following is the antidote for the toxin Copper?
Glucagon
Aminocaproic acid
Atropine
Penicillamine
4. Penicillamine
List the steps in performing CPR (starting with arriving on the scene)
Call 911 or ask someone else to.
Lay the person on their back and open their airway.
Scan for 5-10 seconds. Check for breathing. If they are not breathing, start CPR.
Perform 30 chest compressions.
Perform two rescue breaths.
Repeat until an ambulance or automated external defibrillator (AED) arrives.
What is the smallest bone in the human body called?
stapes
What condition results from an iron deficiency, causing weakness and fatigue?
Anemia
What angle are intradermal injections given?
5-15 degrees
25-35 degrees
45-55 degrees
90 degrees
1. 5-15 degrees
Which of the following is not an effect of the drug (Isoflurane)?
Elevated lipid levels
Nausea
Increased blood flow to the brain.
Decreased respiratory function
1. Elevated lipid levels
Demonstrate the correct procedure for recovery position.
kneel by person, straighten their arms and legs, fold the arm closest to you over their chest, place other arm at a right angle to their body, take the leg closest to you and bend the knee, gently roll the person away from you, ensure airways are open
How long is an average adult’s small intestine when it’s stretched out?
7 feet
10 feet
18 feet
22 feet
4. 22 feet (about 3.5x the length of your body)
What is the family of health-benefiting plant compounds that vives dark vegetables their distinct colors called?
Phytochemicals
Proto Nutrients
Free radicals
1. Phytochemicals
What are the nicknames of Chloe and Vanessa in the HOSA group chat (between each other) ;)
Chole & Vuhnasa
Chloetree & Vanibush
UFChlo & Minivan
Madam Vice Presidentialism & Madam Presidentialism
Cavity and VapoRub
Car & Van
3. UFChlo & Minivan