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1
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Name the largest endocrine gland in the body

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Thyroid

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2
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In which organ is the circle of willis located?

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Brain (cerebrum)

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Which endocrine gland is only present in pregnant women?

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Placenta

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4
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Which form of skin cancer is the slowest growing?

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Basal cell carcinoma

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5
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What is the meaning of the medical term “carcinoma”

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Dark/black tumor

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If the appendix ruptures and infects the lining of the abdominal cavity, which condition might occur?

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Peritonitis

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If a person has an orchidectomy what condition do they likely suffer from?

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Testicular cancer

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If a person has type o blood, which type of antigens are present?

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A and B antigens

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If a person has a ruptured disk what type of surgery might they have?

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Laminectomy

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What medical would likely be at the bedside of a pregnant women undergoing a imaging procedure?

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Sonographer / Ultrasound technician

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11
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What is formed initially when a sperm and egg join?

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Zygote

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12
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Name a body part that is located distal to the shoulder

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Elbow, wrist, hand (any are an acceptable answer)

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Which organ is likely affected in a person with hematemesis?

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Stomach, esophagus (vomiting blood)

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14
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Name the structure of a bone containing blood vessels which surrounds the outside of the bone

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Periosteum

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15
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Members opposed would indicate their vote by stating what?

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No

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16
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A doctor of osteopathy would have what initials behind his/her name?

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D.O.

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17
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The abbreviation pt is the abbreviation for which common household measure?

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Pint

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18
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A medical professional with the initials R.D. behind their name would work where in the hospital.

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Food service/dietetics

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19
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Which structure is the longest, the male urethra, female urethra or the ureters?

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Urethra

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20
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Who first instituted training schools for nurses?

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Florence Nightengale

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21
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Which medical treatment includes water massage and steam treatments?

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Hydrotherapy

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22
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What is the largest organ in the human body?

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Skin

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23
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In which layer of the skin is adipose tissue located?

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Subcutaneous

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24
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Other than melanin, produced by melanocytes, what pigment adds color to skin?

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Carotene

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What is the abbreviation for ambulate twice a day?

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Amb. Bid

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26
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What is the color of the circle in the HOSA emblem?

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Maroon

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27
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According to parliamentary procedure, what comes after unfinished business has been discussed?

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New business

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28
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There are five types of leukocytes. Name them.

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Basophil, neutrophil, lymphocyte, eosinophil, monocyte

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29
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Which of the following is a radiologic test?

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BA, BE, BP

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30
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Give an example of a hinge joint.

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Elbow, knee, phalanges

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31
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What is the medical term for bedwetting?

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Nocturnal enuresis

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32
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Which circular muscle of the stomach prevents material from re-entering the esophagus?

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Cardiac sphincter

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33
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What is the cause of anthracosis?

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Coal mining dust

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34
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Of the three types of vertebrae, which is present in the greatest number?

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Thoracic

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35
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Which structure in the eye refracts light?

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Lens

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36
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In which type of facility would you find a C.D.A.?

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Dentist’s office

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37
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Which type of medical profession earns a two year degree and assists in the care of animals?

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Veterinary technician

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38
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What is the abbreviation for the mineral copper?

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Cu

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39
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If someone is a CEO of a hospital which type of college degree should they seek?

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Hospital administration

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40
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Which president initiated the march of dimes foundation?

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Franklin D. Roosevelt

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41
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To which category in the my pyramid system do beans belong?

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Vegetable

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42
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Which level of EMT is able to interpret EKGs?

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Paramedic

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43
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What is the function of surfactant?

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Allow for expansion of alveoli

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44
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Which portion of the large intestine is between the ascending and descending colon?

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Transverse

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45
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Give two examples of bones where red marrow is located

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Humerus, femur, tibia, fibula, raidus, ulna (long bones)

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46
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What is the name for the valve between the ileum and large intestine?

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Ileocecal valve

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47
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What is the function of valves in veins?

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Prevent back flow

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48
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What is the abbreviation for the element iron.

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Fe

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49
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Name the doughnut shaped gland located beneath the urinary bladder on either side of the male urethra.

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Prostate gland

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50
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All manufacturers must provide MSDS sheets with hazardous materials they sell. What does MSDS stand for?

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Material Safety Data Sheets

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51
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What is the name of the small, muscular sac located under the liver which stores bile?

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Gall bladder

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52
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Louise Brown was the first test tube baby born in what year?

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1978

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53
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Who’s duty is it to call role at the beginning of a meeting?

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Secretary

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54
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In what state is the HOSA national headquarters located?

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Texas

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55
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Which physician specialty deals with the elderly population?

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Gerontology

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56
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Name the ancient Chinese therapy that involves placement of thin needles along specific points along the meridians of the body.

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Acupuncture

57
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Name the horizontal plane that divides the body into top and bottom portions.

A

Transverse plane

58
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Which division of the autonomic nervous system is activated in times of emergency to prepare the body for “fight or flight”?

A

Sympathetic

59
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Name the disorder in which an individual stops breathing while asleep causing measureable decrease in blood oxygen levels

A

Sleep apnea

60
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Define pallative care.

A

Care that provides support and comfort

61
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Which religion prohibits followers from receiving blood transfusions or blood products?

A

Jehovah’s Witness

62
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Which fat soluble vitamin is found in dark green vegetables such as spinach, kale, cabbage, and broccoli?

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Vitamin K

63
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Which hormone produced by the pancreas maintains blood glucose levels by stimulating the liver to release stored glycogen?

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Glucagon

64
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Name the disorder that occurs when the stomach protrudes through the diaphragm.

A

Hiatal Hernia

65
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The middle ear is connected to the pharynx by which structure?

A

Eustachian Tube

66
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Spell the medical term meaning difficult or painful swallowing.

A

D y s p h a g i a

67
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What is a nephrolith?

A

Kidney stone

68
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Which type of bone fracture occurs when the bone is bent causing an incomplete break?

A

Greenstick

69
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Name the disorder that occurs when the pituitary gland secretes excessive amounts of somatotrophin, also known as growth hormone, before puberty

A

Giantism

70
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Which psychological disorder is characterized by the taking of laxatives or vomiting to get rid of food that has been eaten?

A

Bulimarexia

71
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Which religion prohibits eating beef because cows are seen as sacred?

A

Hindu

72
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List four types of PPE, personal protective equipment, that must be worn when there is a risk of splashing blood or body fluids.

A

Gloves, gown, mask, eye protection

73
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What does the acronym AED stand for?

A

Automated External Defibrillator

74
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Who succeeds the president at the end of each term of office?

A

President elect

75
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How many times can the same member debate on the same motion?

A

Twice

76
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Which type of skin wound involves tearing of the tissues resulting in jagged, irregular edges

A

Laceration

77
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What is the medical abbreviation for the word “symptom”?

A

Sx

78
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What is the function of the nucleolus in a cell?

A

Manufacture ribosomes

79
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Describe the function of erythrocytes.

A

Transport oxygen

80
Q

What is it called when one member officially allows another person to vote for him/her?

A

Proxy voting

81
Q

What is the function of the specialized lymphatic capillaries called lacteals?

A

Pick up digested fats/lipids

82
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Deficiency of which mineral can lead to an enlarged thyroid gland or goiter?

A

Iodine

83
Q

Informal information that is offered to the assembly after new business is called what?

A

Good of the order

84
Q

What invention important to medicine was credited to Anton Van Leeuwenhoek?

A

Microscope

85
Q

In what year was the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA) established?

A

1996

86
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Name the piece of equipment that is used to sterilize medical equipment.

A

Autoclave

87
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Name the type of infection that is acquired by a patient while being treated in a health care facility.

A

Nosocomial

88
Q

To which class do chains of spherical shaped bacteria belong?

A

Streptococci

89
Q

Which vitamin functions to protect the cell structure of erythrocytes and epithelial cells?

A

Vitamin E

90
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What is the first statement of the HOSA creed?

A

I believe in the health care profession.

91
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Which topic is discussed just prior to new business according to parliamentary procedure?

A

Unfinished business

92
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Which part of the brain stem is responsible for regulating heart rate, respiration, swallowing, coughing, and blood pressure?

A

Medulla Oblongota

93
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Give the spelling for the medical term meaning weakness in a muscle.

A

M y a s t h e n i a

94
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Name the muscle located on the side of the neck which rotates the head.

A

Sternocleidomastoid

95
Q

Name the concave structure on the pelvis which forms a joint with the head of the femur

A

Acetabulum

96
Q

What is the jelly like substance located behind the lens of the eye called?

A

Vitreous humor

97
Q

Which type of microbe causes the chickenpox?

A

Virus

98
Q

List three diseases than can be contracted from exposure to body fluids.

A

Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, HIV(AIDS)

99
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In a fire emergency one should remember the letters R A C E. What does each of these letters stand for?

A

Rescue, Activate, Contain, Extinguish

100
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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?

A

Negligence

101
Q

The original HOSA emblem was designed by students in which state?

A

Tennessee

102
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In which city was the first National Leadership Conference held?

A

Oklahoma City

103
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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?

A

Railroading (or graveling through motions)

104
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For how long do national HOSA officers hold office?

A

One year

105
Q

Give the name of the disorder in which an abnormal shape or curvature of the cornea causes blurred vision.

A

Astigmatism

106
Q

The portion of the cardiac cycle in which the ventricles are at rest is called what?

A

Diastole

107
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Give the name of the most common form of lymphoma which may include symptoms of lymph node swelling, night sweats, weight loss, and fatigue.

A

Hodgkins Lymphoma

108
Q

Define epistaxis.

A

Nose bleed

109
Q

What is the primary sign of pyuria

A

Pus in the urine

110
Q

The inner layer of the uterus which provides for implantation of a fertilized ovum is called what?

A

Endometrium

111
Q

Symptoms of this STD include blister-like sores and a burning sensation

A

Herpes

112
Q

This dental specialist treats diseases of the pulp, nerves, blood vessels, and roots of the teeth

A

Endodontist

113
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In 1849 this woman became the first female physician

A

Elizabeth Blackwell

114
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Among other things, this law made training and certification of nursing assistants mandatory.

A

OBRA omnibus budget reconciliation act

115
Q

How many different amino acids exist?

A

22

116
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Which type of therapeutic diet consists of liquid carbohydrates, water, juice, fat free broth?

A

Clear liquid diet

117
Q

Microbes that live in the absence of oxygen are classified as what?

A

Anaerobic

118
Q

Where on the official uniform is the emblem to be placed?

A

Over the heart

119
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What is the official HOSA motto?

A

The hands of HOSA mold the health care of tomorrow

120
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What is meant by the parliamentary procedure term “decorum”?

A

To conduct oneself in a proper manner

121
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According to parliamentary procedure, the last entry on the official minutes is what?

A

The secretary’s signature

122
Q

What is the health insurance plan which provides treatment for workers injured on the job?

A

Worker’s compensation

123
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Which government agency is concerned with the cause, spread, and control of disease in the United States?

A

Center for Disease Control and Prevention

124
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What type of medicine does a DVM practice?

A

Veterinary medicine

125
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Describe how a mistake in a patient’s chart should be corrected.

A

Single line drawn through mistake and initial (may also write “disregard”)

126
Q

On what area of the tongue are the tastebuds stimulated by sour tastes located?

A

Sides of the tongue

127
Q

Name the arrhythmia characterized by uncoordinated, rapid contractions of the ventricles.

A

Ventricular Fibrillation

128
Q

What is the primary objective of the surgical procedure called an arthrectomy?

A

Removal of fatty plaque in the arteries

129
Q

Give the medical term meaning inflammation of the gallbladder

A

Cholecystitis

130
Q

List three reasons for rising health care costs.

A

Advances in technology, aging population, health related lawsuits

131
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Which type of complimentary therapy uses fragrances to alter mood and restore the body, mind, and spirit.

A

Aromatherapy

132
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This critical member of the open heart surgery team operates the heart lung bypass machine

A

Perfusionist

133
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Which legal tort includes keeping patients hospitalized against their will or using physical restraints without proper authorization.

A

False imprisonment

134
Q

Which vital signs are abbreviated TPR?

A

Temperature, pulse, respiration

135
Q

Which segment of the small intestine connects with the large intestine?

A

Ileum

136
Q

What are the official HOSA colors?

A

Navy blue – loyalty to healthcare profession; Maroon – compassion of HOSA members; Medical white – purity of purpose

137
Q

What is the program of work for a HOSA chapter?

A

All of the activities in which members want to participate during a given year

138
Q

What is a filibuster?

A

Lengthy debate; talking an issue to death

139
Q

What was the name of the first artificial heart?

A

Jarvik 7 (implanted in 1982 by William DeVries)

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