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WorksheetsHOSA Bowl practice test
Total questions: 100
Worksheet time: 50mins
What is the recommended intake of protein each day?
1 gram per kilogram of body weight
2 grams per kilogram of body weight
0.5 grams per kilogram of body weight
3 grams per kilogram of body weight
What term refers to the study of the microscopic structure of tissues?
Histology
Cytology
Anatomy
Pathology
What is the muscular tube that connects the pharynx to the stomach?
Esophagus
Trachea
Duodenum
Larynx
Name the mineral needed to protect the immune system.
Zinc
Calcium
Potassium
Iron
Name the aspect term that refers to the front.
Anterior
Posterior
Lateral
Inferior
What is this year's 2023-2024 HOSA theme?
Dare to Create
Innovate to Elevate
Lead to Inspire
Empower to Achieve
Strive for Excellence
What year was HOSA first officially recognized?
1976
1980
1985
1990
What is HOSA's mission?
To empower HOSA FHP to become leaders in the global health community through education, collaboration and experiences.
To provide financial aid to all healthcare students worldwide.
To organize annual sports competitions for health professionals.
To promote only local health initiatives in rural areas.
Which types of fats are solid at room temperature?
Saturated Fats
Unsaturated Fats
Trans Fats
Polyunsaturated Fats
Which salivary glands lie between the skin and the masseter muscle, near the ears?
Parotid glands
Sublingual glands
Submandibular glands
Buccal glands
What 2 categories of nutrients can be found in protective “GLOW” foods?
Vitamins & Minerals
Carbohydrates & Fats
Proteins & Water
Sugars & Starch
How many tissue layers does the alimentary canal have?
4
2
5
3
Name the two energy giving “GO” food categories.
Fats and carbohydrates
Proteins and vitamins
Minerals and water
Vitamins and fiber
What type of fats are liquid at room temperature?
Unsaturated fats
Saturated fats
Trans fats
Hydrogenated fats
Name the vitamin that helps with blood clotting.
Vitamin K
Vitamin A
Vitamin C
Vitamin D
Name the 3 macronutrients.
Carbohydrates, Proteins, Fats/oils
Vitamins, Minerals, Water
Fiber, Starch, Sugars
Enzymes, Hormones, Nucleic acids
Who is the International HOSA President?
Anna Feng
Jessica Lee
Michael Smith
David Kim
Name the body building “GROW” food category.
Proteins
Carbohydrates
Fats
Vitamins
Who was presented with an Honorary Life Membership in HOSA on February 10th, 1982?
Vice President of the US George Bush
President Ronald Reagan
Secretary of State Alexander Haig
Surgeon General C. Everett Koop
Approximately how much saliva does a person secrete each day?
1 to 1.5 liters
0.1 to 0.2 liters
3 to 4 liters
5 to 6 liters
How many kilocalories does one gram of fat provide?
9 kilocalories
4 kilocalories
7 kilocalories
2 kilocalories
Most bacterial flora are located in which organ?
Large intestine
Stomach
Liver
Esophagus
Performing the “kidney punch” is an example of this type of physical examination technique that uses the fist or fingertips to tap body parts.
Percussion
Palpation
Auscultation
Inspection
What is the diagnosis that describes inflammation of the peritoneum?
Peritonitis
Gastritis
Appendicitis
Cholecystitis
Which is the name of a fold of mucous membrane on the underside of the tongue that tethers the tongue to the floor of the mouth?
Lingual frenulum
Palatine raphe
Uvula
Epiglottis
What term is used frequently to describe abnormal tissue development?
Anaplasia
Hyperplasia
Metaplasia
Dysplasia
Name 6 organs of the digestive system.
Mouth, pharynx, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine
Heart, lungs, liver, pancreas, kidney, bladder
Brain, spinal cord, eyes, ears, nose, tongue
Skin, bones, muscles, joints, tendons, ligaments
What is the primary source of energy in most diets?
Carbohydrates
Proteins
Vitamins
Fats
Deglutition is another word for what?
Swallowing
Breathing
Digestion
Excretion
Before HOSA was created, many students were part of an organization called VICA. What did VICA stand for?
Vocational Industrial Clubs of America
Volunteer International Careers Association
Vocational Institute of Career Advancement
Vocational and Industrial Careers of America
What are the 2 primary body fluids?
Blood and Lymph
Saliva and Sweat
Urine and Plasma
Tears and Mucus
What are HOSA’s 4 core values?
Learn, Lead, Serve, Innovate
Compete, Achieve, Succeed, Inspire
Create, Motivate, Educate, Support
Explore, Discover, Connect, Grow
Name the 6 nutrients in food.
Carbohydrates, Proteins, Fats/oils, Vitamins, Minerals, Water
Carbohydrates, Proteins, Sugars, Vitamins, Minerals, Fiber
Proteins, Fats, Sugars, Vitamins, Minerals, Salt
Carbohydrates, Proteins, Fats, Vitamins, Minerals, Fiber
Where was the Constitutional Convention held in 1976?
Arlington, Texas
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Richmond, Virginia
Albany, New York
How many incisor teeth does an adult have?
8
4
12
16
What directional term is used to describe turning upward?
Supination
Pronation
Flexion
Eversion
Where does chemical digestion begin?
In the mouth
In the stomach
In the small intestine
In the esophagus
What was the term “vocational” changed to?
Career and Technical Education
General Education
Liberal Arts
STEM Education
One of the vital signs that may be abbreviated by a P.
Pulse
Pressure
Pupil
Pancreas
What state submitted what is now HOSA’s official creed?
South Carolina
Texas
California
Florida
Name the instrument that consists of two earpieces connected by a flexible tubing that’s used to hear sounds within the body.
Stethoscope
Thermometer
Sphygmomanometer
Otoscope
Name the term that refers to the body’s natural ability to fight microorganisms or toxins.
Resistance
Digestion
Respiration
Fermentation
Name the mineral needed for oxygen exchange in the blood.
Iron
Calcium
Potassium
Zinc
Name the nutrient (food category) that is required for growth and development, maintenance and repair of tissues, production of metabolic and digestive enzymes and the formation of certain hormones and all cells and tissues.
Protein
Carbohydrate
Fat
Vitamin
What city and state will the International Leadership Conference be held in 2024?
Houston, Texas
Orlando, Florida
Chicago, Illinois
San Diego, California
The average adult's weight is approximately what percent fluids?
60%
30%
80%
45%
Name the water soluble vitamins.
B and C
A and D
E and K
A and E
Which salivary glands lie between the skin and the masseter muscle, near the ears?
Parotid glands
Submandibular glands
Sublingual glands
Buccal glands
What percentage of saliva is made of water?
95.5% (95% okay)
70%
50%
30%
Of the 4 techniques in physical examination, this technique involves the sense of touch.
Palpation
Inspection
Percussion
Auscultation
Lisa visits her obstetrician, who uses a stethoscope to listen to the heart rate of her 38-week developing baby. The obstetrician’s action describes which of the following techniques?
Auscultation
Palpation
Percussion
Inspection
Name the medical word part that means “a record.”
-gram
-itis
-logy
-emia
What were the dates (month, days, & year) of the first National Leadership Conference?
April 27-30, 1978
May 10-13, 1980
March 15-18, 1977
June 5-8, 1979
Who/What is the current HOSA Service Project?
Be the Match
American Red Cross
Habitat for Humanity
Feeding America
What state was the first national HOSA conference?
Oklahoma
Texas
California
Florida
How many kilocalories does one gram of carbohydrate provide?
4 kilocalories
7 kilocalories
9 kilocalories
2 kilocalories
What are the three stages in deglutition?
The voluntary phase, pharyngeal phase, and esophageal phase
The oral phase, gastric phase, and intestinal phase
The buccal phase, laryngeal phase, and tracheal phase
The swallowing phase, digestive phase, and absorptive phase
Name the form of complex carbohydrate that is part of the non digestible portion of food.
Fiber
Starch
Glycogen
Glucose
Approximately how much saliva does a person secrete each day?
1 to 1.5 liters
0.1 to 0.2 liters
2 to 3 liters
5 to 6 liters
The diagnostic imaging modality that uses ionizing radiation to produce a cross section of tissue.
Computed tomography
Ultrasound
Magnetic resonance imaging
Positron emission tomography
What is the current National HOSA motto?
The hands of HOSA mold the health of tomorrow
Caring, Sharing, Succeeding
Health Leaders for a Brighter Future
Service, Knowledge, Leadership
Who is the HOSA Inc Board Chair?
Marcus Henderson
Sarah Johnson
David Lee
Emily Carter
Currently, how many categories of competitive events are there at HOSA’s Leadership Conference?
6
4
8
10
What is the cost for the HOSA Alumni Association Fee?
Free (no cost)
$10 per year
$25 one-time fee
$50 per year
$100 lifetime membership
Name the two micronutrients.
Vitamins and Minerals
Carbohydrates and Fats
Proteins and Water
Sugars and Starch
What terms refers to the study of the formation, structure, and function of cells?
Cytology
Histology
Pathology
Physiology
Name the two major body cavities.
Dorsal & Ventral
Cranial & Thoracic
Abdominal & Pelvic
Pleural & Pericardial
"Deciduous teeth" are commonly referred to as what?
Baby teeth
Wisdom teeth
Canine teeth
Permanent teeth
How many permanent teeth do most adults have?
32
28
30
36
What plane splits the body into right and left sides?
Sagittal
Transverse
Coronal
Oblique
Where are fat soluble vitamins stored?
Liver
Kidneys
Lungs
Heart
Name the nutrient category that Calcium belongs to.
Minerals
Vitamins
Carbohydrates
Proteins
Name the medical term that refers to an increase in the number of cells.
Hyperplasia
Atrophy
Necrosis
Metaplasia
What combining form means blood?
Hem/a or Hemat/o (hem, or hemat)
Oste/o (bone)
Neur/o (nerve)
Dermat/o (skin)
What are the 4 types of pathogenic microorganisms?
Virus, Bacteria, Fungi, Protozoa
Algae, Moss, Fern, Pine
Yeast, Mold, Mushroom, Lichen
Amoeba, Paramecium, Euglena, Hydra
Name the combining form word that refers to “sound.”
ech/o or son/o
cyt/o
derm/o
gastr/o
How many chartered HOSA associations are there across the entire globe?
54
32
67
41
What plane splits the body into upper and lower portions?
Transverse
Sagittal
Coronal
Oblique
Most digestion occurs in which organ?
Small intestine
Stomach
Large intestine
Esophagus
A mixture secreted by the liver to accomplish the emulsification of lipids in the small intestine is called what?
Bile
Insulin
Pepsin
Amylase
When gastric juice eats away at the superficial lining of the stomach mucosa, it can create large erosions called what?
Ulcers
Polyps
Diverticula
Adhesions
What type of vitamins are not stored by the body and must be consumed regularly?
Water soluble
Fat soluble
Mineral vitamins
Synthetic vitamins
What is another word for mastication?
Chew or chewing
Digestion
Swallowing
Breathing
What state was the first national HOSA Headquarters located?
North Carolina
Texas
California
Florida
Name the mineral needed to help build strong bones and teeth.
Calcium
Iron
Potassium
Sodium
What is the hardest substance in the human body?
Tooth enamel
Bone
Cartilage
Keratin
What’s the name of the report that the surgeon is giving to Sean’s mother?
Prognosis
Diagnosis
Prescription
Discharge Summary
Name the 4 fat soluble vitamins.
A, D, E, K
B, C, D, E
A, B, C, D
C, E, K, B
Name the body region that includes the chest, abdomen, and pelvis.
Torso
Cranium
Upper limb
Lower limb
The official HOSA emblem was submitted by students in what state?
Tennessee
California
Texas
Florida
What was the National Charity project selected at the 4th National HOSA Conference?
American Diabetes Association
American Heart Association
March of Dimes
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
Name the 3 HOSA colors.
Maroon, white, navy/blue
Red, white, blue
Green, yellow, black
Purple, gold, silver
The vital sign that is expressed in mmHg or millimeters of mercury.
Blood Pressure
Heart Rate
Respiratory Rate
Body Temperature
Name the food category that is rich in energy, builds body cells, supports brain development of infants, helps body processes, and facilitates the absorption of some forms of vitamins.
Fats
Carbohydrates
Vitamins
Minerals
What does HOSA stand for?
Health Occupation Students of America
Health Organization of Student Activities
Hospital Operations and Student Association
Healthcare Opportunities for Student Advancement
What is the final step of digestion?
Defecation, or pooping
Absorption of nutrients
Chewing of food
Secretion of saliva
What are the 2 main parts of a tooth when looking at the exterior?
Crown and root
Enamel and pulp
Dentin and gum
Cusp and canal
What city is the California State Leadership Conference held in 2024?
Anaheim
San Diego
Sacramento
San Francisco
Name the vitamin crucial for improving iron bioavailability.
Vitamin C
Vitamin D
Vitamin B12
Vitamin A
What is the largest gland in the human body?
The liver
The pancreas
The thyroid gland
The pituitary gland
