Health Occupations Students of America
(HOSA) Competitive Exam: Professional
Medical Knowledge Bowl *Q&A* (100%
Correct) 2025/2026 |VERIFIED|
In parliamentary procedure, what term is used to describe the formal request made by a member
seeking the chair's opinion or guidance on a decision or ruling that pertains directly to the matters under
discussion during a meeting?
parliamentary inquiry
What classification does a specific type of bacterium, characterized by its slender, spiral shape and ability
to move in a corkscrew-like motion, fall under, and what is a distinguishing feature of these bacteria?
spirochete
What additional prestigious award might students who fulfill the requirements for the Barbara James
Service Award be eligible to receive, recognizing their exceptional service to others?
President's Student Service Award
Which type of leukocyte, or white blood cell, is typically present in the highest concentration in
peripheral blood and plays a primary role in fighting bacterial infections?
neutrophils
How are motions classified that deal with urgent matters which, while unrelated to the main business,
are important enough to take precedence and interrupt ongoing proceedings in a parliamentary setting?
privileged motions
In what year was AIDS officially identified as a disease, and what scientific advancements or discoveries
led to this classification?
1984
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,Which vector is responsible for transmitting the bacteria that causes Rocky Mountain spotted fever, and
how does this organism facilitate the spread of the disease to humans?
ticks
What change occurred in the original HOSA motto, particularly in the wording used to represent the
organization's youth involvement, and how has this shift impacted the overall mission of HOSA?
youth has been changed to HOSA
Can you list and describe the five regions of the vertebral column, including their respective roles in
protecting the spinal cord and supporting the body's posture and movement?
cervical, thoracic, lumbar, sacrum, coccyx
Under what conditions can a motion that has been previously rejected be reintroduced during a
parliamentary meeting, and what procedural rules govern its reintroduction?
at a later session, not during the same meeting
What is the official email address for the HOSA online chatroom, where members can engage in
discussions, seek advice, or exchange ideas related to the organization?
Chatroom@hosa.org
What is the specific term used to refer to a small, straight surgical instrument with a thin, razor-sharp,
and detachable blade, typically employed in precision surgical procedures to make incisions in tissues?
scalpel
Which term is commonly used to introduce the preamble or introductory clause of a formal resolution,
typically outlining the rationale or reasons for the proposed action or stance?
whereas
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, In the context of diagnostic radiology, what general term is applied to the radiopaque substances or
compounds that are introduced into the body during radiographic procedures, serving to enhance the
visibility of internal structures by contrasting the differing densities between tissues or organs?
contrast media
Before attending the National HOSA Leadership Conference, what two mandatory forms must be
completed and submitted by all participants to ensure compliance with the organization's standards and
to address potential legal and health-related issues?
code of conduct and medical liability release
What specific arterial circulatory condition is characterized by intermittent episodes of reduced blood
flow, leading to the appearance of cyanosis (bluish discoloration) in the fingers, toes, nose, or ears, often
triggered by cold or emotional stress?
Raynaud's disease
When considering parliamentary procedure, how is the motion categorized that seeks to temporarily
suspend the rules governing the assembly to allow for specific actions or exceptions to be made, without
changing the overall rules of order?
incidental
Which two primary hormones are produced by the female gonads (ovaries), playing crucial roles in
regulating the reproductive system, menstrual cycle, and supporting pregnancy?
estrogen and progesterone
In the Anglo-Saxon belief system of the 10th century, which mythical or supernatural beings were
blamed for causing illness and disease by shooting arrows, a belief that was particularly prevalent in
certain folk traditions of the time?
elves
In pulmonary function measurement, what does tidal volume specifically refer to, and how is it
measured in terms of the volume of air that is inhaled or exhaled during a single, normal respiratory
cycle under resting conditions?
the amount of air inhaled and exhaled during one normal breath
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