Comprehensive Exam Review, Practice Questions
& Correct Answers
SECTION 1: HOSA FOUNDATION, HISTORY & CREED
Questions 1-30
Q1. What is the mission of HOSA-Future Health Professionals?
A) To train students for medical school only
B) To empower HOSA-Future Health Professionals to become leaders in the global
health community through education, collaboration, and experience
C) To provide free healthcare to underserved communities
D) To organize medical research conferences
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The mission of HOSA is to empower HOSA-Future Health Professionals to
become leaders in the global health community through education, collaboration, and
experience .
Q2. What does HOSA stand for?
A) Health Occupations Students of America
B) Health Organization Student Association
C) Healthcare Occupational Student Alliance
D) Hospital Operation Staff Association
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: HOSA stands for Health Occupations Students of America. In June 2004, the
name was changed to simply "HOSA" to expand membership to all students planning to
pursue health careers .
Q3. The HOSA Creed includes which of the following statements?
A) "I believe in the health care profession"
B) "I believe that by using my skills, knowledge, and experience, I can contribute to my
,community"
C) "I recognize the universal need for quality, compassionate healthcare"
D) All of the above
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The HOSA Creed has been revised over time. It includes beliefs in the
healthcare profession, contributing to community, and recognizing the need for quality,
compassionate healthcare .
Q4. According to the revised HOSA Creed, what does the member recognize?
A) The need for financial success
B) The universal need for quality, compassionate healthcare
C) The importance of competition
D) The value of academic awards
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The revised HOSA Creed states: "I recognize the universal need for quality,
compassionate healthcare" .
Q5. According to the HOSA Creed, what does the member accept?
A) The responsibility of a health professional
B) The need for financial compensation
C) The importance of competition
D) The value of awards
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The HOSA Creed states: "I accept the responsibility of a health professional
and seek to find my place on a team equally committed to the wellbeing of others" .
Q6. According to the HOSA Creed, the member will dedicate themselves to:
A) Becoming a doctor
B) Promoting health and advancing healthcare as a student, a leader, an educator, and a
member of HOSA-Future Health Professionals
,C) Winning competitions
D) Achieving financial success
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The creed concludes: "Therefore, I will dedicate myself to promoting health
and advancing healthcare as a student, a leader, an educator, and a member of HOSA-
Future Health Professionals" .
Q7. The HOSA motto is:
A) "Health Occupations Students of America"
B) "The Hands of HOSA Mold the Health of Tomorrow"
C) "Beyond All Limits!"
D) "Define Your Purpose"
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The HOSA motto is "The Hands of HOSA Mold the Health of Tomorrow." It
was originally "The Hands of Youth Mold the Health of Tomorrow" and was changed in
1979 .
Q8. The official HOSA colors are:
A) Red, white, and blue
B) Maroon, medical white, and navy blue
C) Green, white, and gold
D) Purple, white, and silver
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The official HOSA colors are maroon (compassion of HOSA members),
medical white (purity of purpose), and navy blue (loyalty to the healthcare profession) .
Q9. What does navy blue represent in HOSA?
A) Compassion of HOSA members
B) Loyalty to the healthcare profession
C) Purity of purpose
D) The continuity of healthcare
, Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Navy blue represents loyalty to the healthcare profession .
Q10. What does medical white represent in HOSA?
A) Compassion of HOSA members
B) Loyalty to the healthcare profession
C) Purity of purpose
D) The continuity of healthcare
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Medical white represents purity of purpose .
Q11. What does maroon represent in HOSA?
A) Compassion of HOSA members
B) Loyalty to the healthcare profession
C) Purity of purpose
D) The continuity of healthcare
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Maroon represents compassion of HOSA members .
Q12. What does the circle represent in the HOSA emblem?
A) The unity of HOSA members
B) The continuity of health care
C) The world of healthcare
D) The cycle of education
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The circle represents the continuity of health care .
Q13. What does the triangle represent in the HOSA emblem?
A) The three levels of HOSA (local, state, national)
B) The three aspects of humankind's wellbeing: social, physical, and mental