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    Medical Terminology

    Health Science Event ..……………………………………………………………………………….…………….…….…


    Eligible Divisions: Secondary & Postsecondary / Collegiate Round 1: 100 Q test in 90 minutes Digital Upload: NO

    Solo Event: 1 competitor

    New for 2024 – 2025


    Editorial updates have been made.

    Event Summary
    Medical Terminology allows members to gain knowledge and skills regarding prefixes, suffixes, word roots,
    anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, and occupations related to the health field. This competitive event consists
    of a written test with tiebreaker questions and aims to inspire members to learn about terms used in health
    professions and specialties.

    Sponsorship
    HOSA-Future Health Professionals is appreciative for the sponsorship of Medical Terminology by
    G-W Publisher.

    Dress Code
    Proper business attire or official HOSA uniform. Bonus points will be awarded for proper dress.

    Competitor Must Provide:


    ● Photo ID
    ● Two #2 lead pencils (not mechanical) with an eraser

    General Rules
    1. Competitors must be familiar with and adhere to the General Rules and Regulations.

    Official References
    2. The references below are used in the development of the test questions.
    a. Ehrlich, Ann. Medical Terminology for Health Professions. Cengage Learning. Latest Edition.
    b. Taber's Cyclopedic Medical Dictionary. Edited by Donald Venes and Clayton L. Thomas, M.D.
    F.A. Davis Company, Latest edition.
    c. Stanhope and Turnbull. Introduction to Medical Terminology. Goodheart-Willcox. Latest edition.
    d. Dean Vaughn's Medical Terminology by Body Systems, Peterson's Publishing, Latest Release
    (Online version).

    Written Test
    3. Test Instructions: The written test will consist of 100 multiple-choice items in a maximum of 90
    minutes.

    4. Twenty (20) tiebreaker questions will be administered with the original test.

    5. Time Remaining Announcements: There will be NO verbal announcements for time remaining
    during ILC testing. All ILC testing will be completed in the Testing Center and competitors are
    responsible for monitoring their own time.
    6. Test Plan
    The test plan for the Medical Terminology Test is:
    ● Roots, Prefixes, Suffixes, and Combining Forms - 45%
    ● Overview of Body - 5%
    ● Skeletal - 5%
    HOSA Medical Terminology ILC Guidelines (September 2024) Page 1 of 2
    The expectation is that competitors read and are aware of all content within these guidelines and associated links. Successful competitors will
    study all links for detailed information.
    ● Muscular - 5%
    ● Respiratory - 5%
    ● Digestive - 5%
    ● Cardiovascular & Lymphatic – 5%
    ● Nervous/Special Senses - 5%
    ● Endocrine - 5%
    ● Reproductive - 5%
    ● Integumentary - 5%
    ● Urinary - 5%
    7. Sample Test Questions
    1. What is the study of body tissue structure, composition, and function? (Stanhope page 34)
    A. Biology
    B. Cytology
    C. Endocrinology
    D. Histology
    2. What is the meaning of the term hysterectomy? (Stanhope pp 461)
    A. Cryosurgery of the ovaries
    B. Surgical removal of the uterus
    C. Rupture of the uterus
    D. Suturing of the fallopian tubes

    3. Which suffix refers to breathing? (Stanhope page 205)


    A. -cide
    B. -ion
    C. -pnea
    D. -stasis

    Final Scoring

    8. In case of a tie, successive sets of five tiebreaker questions will be used until a winner is determined.
    Correct spelling is required for an item to be considered correct in the tiebreaker.

    HOSA Medical Terminology ILC Guidelines (September 2024) Page 2 of 2


    The expectation is that competitors read and are aware of all content within these guidelines and associated links. Successful competitors will
    study all links for detailed information.

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