HOSA Bowl Flashcards
Name the largest endocrine gland in the body
Thyroid
In which organ is the circle of willis located?
Brain (cerebrum)
Which endocrine gland is only present in pregnant women?
Placenta
Which form of skin cancer is the slowest growing?
Basal cell carcinoma
What is the meaning of the medical term “carcinoma”
Dark/black tumor
If the appendix ruptures and infects the lining of the abdominal cavity, which condition might occur?
Peritonitis
If a person has an orchidectomy what condition do they likely suffer from?
Testicular cancer
If a person has type o blood, which type of antigens are present?
A and B antigens
If a person has a ruptured disk what type of surgery might they have?
Laminectomy
What medical would likely be at the bedside of a pregnant women undergoing a imaging procedure?
Sonographer / Ultrasound technician
What is formed initially when a sperm and egg join?
Zygote
Name a body part that is located distal to the shoulder
Elbow, wrist, hand (any are an acceptable answer)
Which organ is likely affected in a person with hematemesis?
Stomach, esophagus (vomiting blood)
Name the structure of a bone containing blood vessels which surrounds the outside of the bone
Periosteum
Members opposed would indicate their vote by stating what?
No
A doctor of osteopathy would have what initials behind his/her name?
D.O.
The abbreviation pt is the abbreviation for which common household measure?
Pint
A medical professional with the initials R.D. behind their name would work where in the hospital.
Food service/dietetics
Which structure is the longest, the male urethra, female urethra or the ureters?
Urethra
Who first instituted training schools for nurses?
Florence Nightengale
Which medical treatment includes water massage and steam treatments?
Hydrotherapy
What is the largest organ in the human body?
Skin
In which layer of the skin is adipose tissue located?
Subcutaneous
Other than melanin, produced by melanocytes, what pigment adds color to skin?
Carotene
What is the abbreviation for ambulate twice a day?
Amb. Bid
What is the color of the circle in the HOSA emblem?
Maroon
According to parliamentary procedure, what comes after unfinished business has been discussed?
New business
There are five types of leukocytes. Name them.
Basophil, neutrophil, lymphocyte, eosinophil, monocyte
Which of the following is a radiologic test?
BA, BE, BP
Give an example of a hinge joint.
Elbow, knee, phalanges
What is the medical term for bedwetting?
Nocturnal enuresis
Which circular muscle of the stomach prevents material from re-entering the esophagus?
Cardiac sphincter
What is the cause of anthracosis?
Coal mining dust
Of the three types of vertebrae, which is present in the greatest number?
Thoracic
Which structure in the eye refracts light?
Lens
In which type of facility would you find a C.D.A.?
Dentist’s office
Which type of medical profession earns a two year degree and assists in the care of animals?
Veterinary technician
What is the abbreviation for the mineral copper?
Cu
If someone is a CEO of a hospital which type of college degree should they seek?
Hospital administration
Which president initiated the march of dimes foundation?
Franklin D. Roosevelt
To which category in the my pyramid system do beans belong?
Vegetable
Which level of EMT is able to interpret EKGs?
Paramedic
What is the function of surfactant?
Allow for expansion of alveoli
Which portion of the large intestine is between the ascending and descending colon?
Transverse
Give two examples of bones where red marrow is located
Humerus, femur, tibia, fibula, raidus, ulna (long bones)
What is the name for the valve between the ileum and large intestine?
Ileocecal valve
What is the function of valves in veins?
Prevent back flow
What is the abbreviation for the element iron.
Fe
Name the doughnut shaped gland located beneath the urinary bladder on either side of the male urethra.
Prostate gland
All manufacturers must provide MSDS sheets with hazardous materials they sell. What does MSDS stand for?
Material Safety Data Sheets
What is the name of the small, muscular sac located under the liver which stores bile?
Gall bladder
Louise Brown was the first test tube baby born in what year?
1978
Who’s duty is it to call role at the beginning of a meeting?
Secretary
In what state is the HOSA national headquarters located?
Texas
Which physician specialty deals with the elderly population?
Gerontology
Name the ancient Chinese therapy that involves placement of thin needles along specific points along the meridians of the body.
Acupuncture
Name the horizontal plane that divides the body into top and bottom portions.
Transverse plane
Which division of the autonomic nervous system is activated in times of emergency to prepare the body for “fight or flight”?
Sympathetic
Name the disorder in which an individual stops breathing while asleep causing measureable decrease in blood oxygen levels
Sleep apnea
Define pallative care.
Care that provides support and comfort
Which religion prohibits followers from receiving blood transfusions or blood products?
Jehovah’s Witness
Which fat soluble vitamin is found in dark green vegetables such as spinach, kale, cabbage, and broccoli?
Vitamin K
Which hormone produced by the pancreas maintains blood glucose levels by stimulating the liver to release stored glycogen?
Glucagon
Name the disorder that occurs when the stomach protrudes through the diaphragm.
Hiatal Hernia
The middle ear is connected to the pharynx by which structure?
Eustachian Tube
Spell the medical term meaning difficult or painful swallowing.
D y s p h a g i a
What is a nephrolith?
Kidney stone
Which type of bone fracture occurs when the bone is bent causing an incomplete break?
Greenstick
Name the disorder that occurs when the pituitary gland secretes excessive amounts of somatotrophin, also known as growth hormone, before puberty
Giantism
Which psychological disorder is characterized by the taking of laxatives or vomiting to get rid of food that has been eaten?
Bulimarexia
Which religion prohibits eating beef because cows are seen as sacred?
Hindu
List four types of PPE, personal protective equipment, that must be worn when there is a risk of splashing blood or body fluids.
Gloves, gown, mask, eye protection
What does the acronym AED stand for?
Automated External Defibrillator
Who succeeds the president at the end of each term of office?
President elect
How many times can the same member debate on the same motion?
Twice
Which type of skin wound involves tearing of the tissues resulting in jagged, irregular edges
Laceration
What is the medical abbreviation for the word “symptom”?
Sx
What is the function of the nucleolus in a cell?
Manufacture ribosomes
Describe the function of erythrocytes.
Transport oxygen
What is it called when one member officially allows another person to vote for him/her?
Proxy voting
What is the function of the specialized lymphatic capillaries called lacteals?
Pick up digested fats/lipids
Deficiency of which mineral can lead to an enlarged thyroid gland or goiter?
Iodine
Informal information that is offered to the assembly after new business is called what?
Good of the order
What invention important to medicine was credited to Anton Van Leeuwenhoek?
Microscope
In what year was the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA) established?
1996
Name the piece of equipment that is used to sterilize medical equipment.
Autoclave
Name the type of infection that is acquired by a patient while being treated in a health care facility.
Nosocomial
To which class do chains of spherical shaped bacteria belong?
Streptococci
Which vitamin functions to protect the cell structure of erythrocytes and epithelial cells?
Vitamin E
What is the first statement of the HOSA creed?
I believe in the health care profession.
Which topic is discussed just prior to new business according to parliamentary procedure?
Unfinished business
Which part of the brain stem is responsible for regulating heart rate, respiration, swallowing, coughing, and blood pressure?
Medulla Oblongota
Give the spelling for the medical term meaning weakness in a muscle.
M y a s t h e n i a
Name the muscle located on the side of the neck which rotates the head.
Sternocleidomastoid
Name the concave structure on the pelvis which forms a joint with the head of the femur
Acetabulum
What is the jelly like substance located behind the lens of the eye called?
Vitreous humor
Which type of microbe causes the chickenpox?
Virus
List three diseases than can be contracted from exposure to body fluids.
Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, HIV(AIDS)
In a fire emergency one should remember the letters R A C E. What does each of these letters stand for?
Rescue, Activate, Contain, Extinguish
Which legal tort is defined as the failure of a health care professional to give care that is normally expected of a person in a position?
Negligence
The original HOSA emblem was designed by students in which state?
Tennessee
In which city was the first National Leadership Conference held?
Oklahoma City
What term is used to describe the act of forcing a motion through so rapidly that members do not have a chance to use their parliamentary procedure rights?
Railroading (or graveling through motions)
For how long do national HOSA officers hold office?
One year
Give the name of the disorder in which an abnormal shape or curvature of the cornea causes blurred vision.
Astigmatism
The portion of the cardiac cycle in which the ventricles are at rest is called what?
Diastole
Give the name of the most common form of lymphoma which may include symptoms of lymph node swelling, night sweats, weight loss, and fatigue.
Hodgkins Lymphoma
Define epistaxis.
Nose bleed
What is the primary sign of pyuria
Pus in the urine
The inner layer of the uterus which provides for implantation of a fertilized ovum is called what?
Endometrium
Symptoms of this STD include blister-like sores and a burning sensation
Herpes
This dental specialist treats diseases of the pulp, nerves, blood vessels, and roots of the teeth
Endodontist
In 1849 this woman became the first female physician
Elizabeth Blackwell
Among other things, this law made training and certification of nursing assistants mandatory.
OBRA omnibus budget reconciliation act
How many different amino acids exist?
22
Which type of therapeutic diet consists of liquid carbohydrates, water, juice, fat free broth?
Clear liquid diet
Microbes that live in the absence of oxygen are classified as what?
Anaerobic
Where on the official uniform is the emblem to be placed?
Over the heart
What is the official HOSA motto?
The hands of HOSA mold the health care of tomorrow
What is meant by the parliamentary procedure term “decorum”?
To conduct oneself in a proper manner
According to parliamentary procedure, the last entry on the official minutes is what?
The secretary’s signature
What is the health insurance plan which provides treatment for workers injured on the job?
Worker’s compensation
Which government agency is concerned with the cause, spread, and control of disease in the United States?
Center for Disease Control and Prevention
What type of medicine does a DVM practice?
Veterinary medicine
Describe how a mistake in a patient’s chart should be corrected.
Single line drawn through mistake and initial (may also write “disregard”)
On what area of the tongue are the tastebuds stimulated by sour tastes located?
Sides of the tongue
Name the arrhythmia characterized by uncoordinated, rapid contractions of the ventricles.
Ventricular Fibrillation
What is the primary objective of the surgical procedure called an arthrectomy?
Removal of fatty plaque in the arteries
Give the medical term meaning inflammation of the gallbladder
Cholecystitis
List three reasons for rising health care costs.
Advances in technology, aging population, health related lawsuits
Which type of complimentary therapy uses fragrances to alter mood and restore the body, mind, and spirit.
Aromatherapy
This critical member of the open heart surgery team operates the heart lung bypass machine
Perfusionist
Which legal tort includes keeping patients hospitalized against their will or using physical restraints without proper authorization.
False imprisonment
Which vital signs are abbreviated TPR?
Temperature, pulse, respiration
Which segment of the small intestine connects with the large intestine?
Ileum
What are the official HOSA colors?
Navy blue – loyalty to healthcare profession; Maroon – compassion of HOSA members; Medical white – purity of purpose
What is the program of work for a HOSA chapter?
All of the activities in which members want to participate during a given year
What is a filibuster?
Lengthy debate; talking an issue to death
What was the name of the first artificial heart?
Jarvik 7 (implanted in 1982 by William DeVries)
