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Questions and Answers
Which combining form is used to refer to hair?
Which combining form is used to refer to hair?
- kerat/o-
- mit/o-
- ichthy/o-
- trich/o- (correct)
What term is used to describe a wall or a side of an organ or body cavity?
What term is used to describe a wall or a side of an organ or body cavity?
- Visceral
- Parietal (correct)
- Deep
- Superficial
Which of the following terms indicates the presence of excessive potassium in the blood?
Which of the following terms indicates the presence of excessive potassium in the blood?
- Hyperchloremia
- Hypernatremia
- Hypercalcemia
- Hyperkalemia (correct)
In the event of a scoring tie, what mechanism will be employed to determine the winner?
In the event of a scoring tie, what mechanism will be employed to determine the winner?
What is required for an answer to be deemed correct in the tiebreaker scenario?
What is required for an answer to be deemed correct in the tiebreaker scenario?
What percentage of the test focuses on roots, prefixes, suffixes, and combining forms?
What percentage of the test focuses on roots, prefixes, suffixes, and combining forms?
Which of the following topics contributes the least percentage to the test's overall content?
Which of the following topics contributes the least percentage to the test's overall content?
Which of the following is a required item competitors must provide during the event?
Which of the following is a required item competitors must provide during the event?
What is the total duration allowed for the written test?
What is the total duration allowed for the written test?
Which of the following references is NOT listed as an official reference for developing test questions?
Which of the following references is NOT listed as an official reference for developing test questions?
How many tiebreaker questions are included with the original test?
How many tiebreaker questions are included with the original test?
Which division is eligible to participate in the Foundations of Medical Terminology event?
Which division is eligible to participate in the Foundations of Medical Terminology event?
What is the benefit of wearing proper business attire or an official HOSA uniform during the event?
What is the benefit of wearing proper business attire or an official HOSA uniform during the event?
Flashcards
Medical Terminology
Medical Terminology
The study of the words and terms used in medicine.
Roots, Prefixes, Suffixes
Roots, Prefixes, Suffixes
Basic building blocks of medical terms.
Body Systems Test
Body Systems Test
5% of the test focused on an overview of major body systems.
Skeletal System
Skeletal System
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Respiratory System
Respiratory System
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Cardiovascular/Lymphatic System
Cardiovascular/Lymphatic System
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Test Time Limit
Test Time Limit
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HOSA Event
HOSA Event
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Combining Form for Hair
Combining Form for Hair
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Term for Organ Wall
Term for Organ Wall
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Excessive Potassium
Excessive Potassium
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Time Limit for ILC Testing
Time Limit for ILC Testing
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Tiebreaker Rules
Tiebreaker Rules
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Study Notes
Foundations of Medical Terminology - HOSA Competition
- Event Overview: Middle School Division HOSA members learn medical terminology (prefixes, suffixes, roots, anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, occupations).
- Event Format: 50 multiple-choice questions in 60 minutes, plus 10 tiebreaker questions. No digital upload.
- Dress Code: Proper business attire or official HOSA uniform. Bonus points for proper dress.
- Materials Required: Photo ID, two #2 pencils (not mechanical), eraser.
- Official References: Medical Terminology for Health Professions by Ehrlich (latest edition), Introduction to Medical Terminology by Stanhope and Turnbull (latest edition), Dean Vaughn's Medical Terminology by Body Systems (latest release/online).
- Test Outline:
- Roots, prefixes, suffixes, combining forms: 45% of the test.
- Overview of Body: 5%
- Skeletal System: 5%
- Muscular System: 5%
- Respiratory System: 5%
- Digestive System: 5%
- Cardiovascular & Lymphatic Systems: 5%
- Nervous/Special Senses: 5%
- Endocrine System: 5%
- Reproductive System: 5%
- Integumentary System: 5%
- Urinary System: 5%
- Tie Breaker: In case of a tie, successive sets of five tiebreaker questions are used until a winner is determined. Correct spelling is required.
- Time Management: Competitors are responsible for monitoring their own time; there are no verbal announcements about remaining time.
Sample Test Questions
- Combining Form for Hair: trich/o-
- Term for a Wall or Side of an Organ: Parietal
- Excessive Potassium in Blood: Hyperkalemia
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Description
Test your knowledge of medical terminology with this quiz designed for HOSA competition participants. Covering roots, prefixes, and suffixes, as well as anatomical systems, this exam will challenge your understanding of key concepts and terms. Prepare for 50 multiple-choice questions to excel in your HOSA competition.
