HOSA Basics
What does HOSA stand for?
"Future Healthcare Professionals or formerly" was "Health Occupations Students of America"
What does SLC stand for in HOSA?
Spring Leadership Conference
What is the largest organ in the human body?
Skin
What blood type is known as the universal donor?
O-negative.
Which fruit has its seeds on the outside?
Strawberry
In which year was HOSA founded?
1976
Name one competitive event in the Medical category at SLC
Medical Spelling, Medical Terminology, or Medical Math.
hat is the average heart rate for a healthy adult at rest?
60-100 beats per minute
How many bones does an adult human body have?
206
Which planet in our solar system has the most moons?
Saturn.
What are HOSA's official colors? (3)
Navy blue, maroon, and white.
How often does the International Leadership Conference (ILC) happen?
Annually
In CPR, how many compressions should you perform per minute?
100-120 compressions per minute.
What vitamin is produced when the skin is exposed to sunlight?
Vitamin D
Which element has the chemical symbol "Au"?
Gold
Name one of the four core values of HOSA.
Leadership, Learning, Service, Innovation
In pathophysiology, what is the term for the study of the causes of diseases?
Etiology
What part of the eye controls how much light enters?
The Pupil
Which is the smallest bone in the human body, and where is it located?
The stapes, Located in the ear
What is the only country in the world to have a flag that is not rectangular or square?
Nepal
What is the purpose of HOSA?
To promote career opportunities in healthcare and enhance the delivery of quality healthcare to all people.
What placement do HOSA competitors need at the SLC to qualify for the International Leadership Conference (ILC)?
Top 2, or Top 3 in their event (can vary)
What is the primary purpose of insulin in the body?
To regulate Blood sugar levels
Which medical instrument is used to measure blood pressure?
Sphygmomanometer.
What was the first country to give women the right to vote?
New Zealand