HOSA Facts
A global, student-led organization recognized by the US Department of Education.
HOSA - Future Health Professionals
What is the longest bone in the body?
Femur (or thigh bone)
What medical prefix means "above normal"?
Hyper-
Medical professional that assists nurses in caring for patients performing duties such as turning/repositioning patients, performing vital signs, bathing patients and assisting with activities of daily living.
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
A medical instrument used for listening to sounds produced within the body, primarily the heart and lungs.
Stethoscope
What are the four core values of HOSA?
Learn, Lead, Serve, and Innovate
What is the protective cavity for the brain called?
Skull
What root word refers to the heart?
Cardi(o)
A medical professional trained to give emergency medical care to people who are injured or ill, typically in a setting outside the hospital.
Paramedic
A medical device that measures the proportion of oxygenated hemoglobin in the blood in pulsating vessels, especially the capillaries of the finger.
Pulse oximeter
At what levels are competitive events offered through HOSA?
Regional Leadership Conference, State Leadership Conference, and International Leadership Conference
What is the long, thin, tubular structure made up of nervous tissue that extends from the medulla oblongata in the brainstem to the lumbar region of the vertebral column?
Spinal Cord
What medical suffix means "surgical removal"?
-ectomy
Medical professional to is trained to provide direct patient care such as administering medication, performing assessments, and preparing care plans, typically in a hospital setting. This medical professional can complete an Associates or Bachelors degree and must pass state boards before practicing.
An instrument designed for visual examination of the eardrum and the passage of the outer ear, typically having a light and a set of lenses.
Otoscope
Where is the HOSA Headquarters?
Southlake, TX
What is the the bone at the center of the chest that articulates with the first 7 ribs?
Sternum
What medical term refers to a cancerous tumor?
An advanced practice registered nurse with specialized graduate educations who provide primary health care services to people of all ages.
Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
What diagnostic instrument emits an ultrasonic beam into the body? (Hint: this is often used to hear fetal heart tones.)
Doppler
What were the first six HOSA chartered associations?
North Carolina, New Jersey, New Mexico, Texas, Alabama, Oklahoma
What are the two bones that help you move your arm and wrist?
Radius and Ulna
What is the medical term for the removal of both ovaries and fallopian tubes?
Salpingo-oophorectomy
A health professional who practices medicine to maintain, promote, and restore health by studying, diagnosing, and treating injuries and diseases. Education includes a Bachelors Degree, MCAT test, Medical Degree, and Residency Training.
Physician
Also called a blood pressure gauge, this instrument is used to measure the blood pressure.
Sphygmomanometer