All about HOSA
What do the letters in HOSA stand for
Health Occupations Students of America
Who takes your temperature, blood pressure , and pulse?
A Nurse!
What number do you call for a emergency?
911
This viral infection is prevented by a vaccine and causes a high fever and rash
Measles
What part of your body never stops growing
Your nose
Who can join HOSA
Students who are interested in health care or health care science
Who looks at X-rays to find broken bones?
Radiologist
What does CPR stand for
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
This chronic condition causes high blood sugar due to insulin issues
Diabetes
Which organ cleans your blood
Liver
When was HOSA founded
1976
Who helps athletes recover from injuries and improve movement
Physical therapist
What should you do if someone is bleeding heavily
Apply presure to the wound
This disease weakens the bones making them fragile and more likely to break
Osteoporosis
How many bones are in an ADULT body
206 bones
What are HOSA’s official colors?
hint: there are THREE colors
Navy blue, medical white, and maroon.
Who treats sports injuries like sprains and broken bones
Sports medicine doctor / Orthopedic doctor
During CPR where do you place your hands on the chest?
Center of the chest
Caused by bacteria this lung infection often results in coughing, fever, and chest pain
Tuberculosis
What carries oxygen in your blood?
Red blood cells
What is Hosa Motto
The Hands of HOSA Mold the Health of Tomorrow
Who helps deliver babies?
Obstetrician/ midwife
A person is unconscious but breathing. You notice their tongue is blocking their airway. What is the safest way to open the airway?
Tilt the head back and lift the chin
This disease makes your joints super sore and swollen because you’re immune system is overreacting
Which part of the brain controls balance and coordination
Cerebellum