HOSA Bowl- Health Careers

Question 1

Orthodontics

Answer 1

alignment or straightening of the teeth

Question 2

Opthalmologist

Answer 2

diseases and disorders of the eye

Question 3

Psychiatrist

Answer 3

diseases and disorders of the mind

Question 4

Oral surgery

Answer 4

surgery on the teeth, mouth, and jaw

Question 5

Neurologist

Answer 5

disorders of the brain and nervous system

Question 6

Gynecologist

Answer 6

diseases of the female reproductive system

Question 7

Cardiologist

Answer 7

diseases of the heart and blood vessels

Question 8

Geroncologist

Answer 8

diseases of elderly individuals

Question 9

Pediatrician

Answer 9

diseases and disorders of children

Question 10

Obstrecian

Answer 10

pregnancy and childbirth

Question 11

Dental hygienist

Answer 11

works under supervision of a dentist to remove stains and deposits from the teeth and expose and develop radiographs (X-rays)

Question 12

Electroencephalographic Technologist (EEG)

Answer 12

operates machine to record electrical activity in brain

Question 13

Radiologic technologist

Answer 13

works with X-rays, radiation, nuclear medicine, ultrasound

Question 14

EMT

Answer 14

provides basic care for medical emergencies, illness, injury

Question 15

Health information technician

Answer 15

organizes and codes patient records, gathers statistical data

Question 16

Heath care administrator

Answer 16

manages the operation of a health care facility

Question 17

Geriatric aides/assistants

Answer 17

nurse assistants who works with elderly individuals

Question 18

Pharmacists

Answer 18

dispenses medications on written orders from others who are authorized to prescribe medications

Question 19

Recreational therapist

Answer 19

uses recreational and leisure activities as form of treatment

Question 20

Optometrists

Answer 20

examines eyes for vision problems and defects, not an MD

Question 21

Embalmer

Answer 21

prepares a body for interment

Question 22

Epidemiologists

Answer 22

identifies and treats diseases as they occur in a group of people

Question 23

Forensic science technician

Answer 23

investigates crimes by collecting and analyzing physical evidence

Question 24

Medical interpreters/ translators

Answer 24

assists cross-cultural communication processes by converting one language to another

Question 25

Genetic counselors

Answer 25

provides information to individuals and families on genetic diseases or inherited conditions

Question 26

Process technicians

Answer 26

operates and monitors the machinery that is used to prouce biotech products

Question 27

Multicompetent or multiskilled workers

Answer 27

workers who can perform a variety of health care skills

Question 28

Certification

Answer 28

a professional association or government agency ragulating a particular health career issues a statement that a person has fulfilled the requirements of education and performance and meets the standards and qualifications established

Question 29

Licensure

Answer 29

a government agency authorizes an individual to work in a given occupation after the individual has completed an approved education program and passed a state board test

Question 30

Registration

Answer 30

a regulatory in a health care area administers examinations and maintains a current list of qualilfied personnel

Question 31

CEU

Answer 31

continuing education units

Question 32

Entrepreneur

Answer 32

an individual who organizes, manages, and assumes the risk of a business

Question 33

Urologist

Answer 33

diseases of the kidney, bladder, or urinary system

Question 34

Family physician

Answer 34

illness or injury in all age groups

Question 35

Periodontics

Answer 35

treatment and prevntion of diseases of the gums, bone, and structures supporting the teeth