HOSA EXAM 2025 REAL COMPETITIVE EVENT QUESTIONS FOR HEALTH SCIENCE
STUDENTS WITH VERIFIED NATIONAL HOSA QUESTIONS AND ANSWER KEY
What is a set of high standards or values that influences professional behavior? Ethics
Certified athletic trainers can expect to find the highest salary in which work setting? Professional
What is the legal term for when an individual fails to perform a legal duty? Nonfeasance
What is the term for the systematic application of exercise stress that is sufficient to stimulate muscle fatigue,
but not cause breakdown or injury to occur?
Progressive Overload
Which type of strength training exercise involves the movement of a joint during muscle contraction, so the
muscle shortens and lengthens based on a resistance force?
Dynamic
Which muscles will benefit the most from the shoulder towel stretch exercise? Pectoralis and deltoid
What term describes the lengthening of a muscle while contracting against a resistance? Eccentric contraction
To use the Karvonen equation to calculate the target heart rate at a given percentage of training intensity, all of
the following are required except which one?
Exertion rate
One hour of outdoor vigorous exercise can require approximately what percent increase in the amount of
water the body uses?
50%
An athlete with cool, moist, pale skin; rapid, shallow breathing; rapid, weak pulse; and
, HOSA EXAM 2025 REAL COMPETITIVE EVENT QUESTIONS FOR HEALTH SCIENCE
STUDENTS WITH VERIFIED NATIONAL HOSA QUESTIONS AND ANSWER KEY
generalized weakness, dizziness, and nausea is likely experiencing which heat-related condition?
Heat exhaustion
For an athlete showing signs of heat stroke, the athletic trainer should immediately move the athlete to the
shade and initiate which other treatment protocol?
Rapid cooling of the body with ice towels, ice packs, and misting
What condition results from a prolonged and constant exposure to cold for more than 60 minutes at a
temperature of 50° F (10° C) or less?
Frostbite
Which of the following vitamins is an antioxidant, and essential for the protection of cell structure?
Tocopherol
Which minerals are necessary for wound healing? Zinc and copper
Using the U.S. Dietary Reference Values, the intake of saturated fats in the daily diet should be based on what
percent of the calories consumed per day?
10%
What type of wrap is used in a prophylactic manner to prevent medial and lateral ankle sprains? Elastic wraps
To reduce pain and improve functional outcomes in the treatment of plantar fasciitis, which treatment
technique is best?
Night splints
STUDENTS WITH VERIFIED NATIONAL HOSA QUESTIONS AND ANSWER KEY
What is a set of high standards or values that influences professional behavior? Ethics
Certified athletic trainers can expect to find the highest salary in which work setting? Professional
What is the legal term for when an individual fails to perform a legal duty? Nonfeasance
What is the term for the systematic application of exercise stress that is sufficient to stimulate muscle fatigue,
but not cause breakdown or injury to occur?
Progressive Overload
Which type of strength training exercise involves the movement of a joint during muscle contraction, so the
muscle shortens and lengthens based on a resistance force?
Dynamic
Which muscles will benefit the most from the shoulder towel stretch exercise? Pectoralis and deltoid
What term describes the lengthening of a muscle while contracting against a resistance? Eccentric contraction
To use the Karvonen equation to calculate the target heart rate at a given percentage of training intensity, all of
the following are required except which one?
Exertion rate
One hour of outdoor vigorous exercise can require approximately what percent increase in the amount of
water the body uses?
50%
An athlete with cool, moist, pale skin; rapid, shallow breathing; rapid, weak pulse; and
, HOSA EXAM 2025 REAL COMPETITIVE EVENT QUESTIONS FOR HEALTH SCIENCE
STUDENTS WITH VERIFIED NATIONAL HOSA QUESTIONS AND ANSWER KEY
generalized weakness, dizziness, and nausea is likely experiencing which heat-related condition?
Heat exhaustion
For an athlete showing signs of heat stroke, the athletic trainer should immediately move the athlete to the
shade and initiate which other treatment protocol?
Rapid cooling of the body with ice towels, ice packs, and misting
What condition results from a prolonged and constant exposure to cold for more than 60 minutes at a
temperature of 50° F (10° C) or less?
Frostbite
Which of the following vitamins is an antioxidant, and essential for the protection of cell structure?
Tocopherol
Which minerals are necessary for wound healing? Zinc and copper
Using the U.S. Dietary Reference Values, the intake of saturated fats in the daily diet should be based on what
percent of the calories consumed per day?
10%
What type of wrap is used in a prophylactic manner to prevent medial and lateral ankle sprains? Elastic wraps
To reduce pain and improve functional outcomes in the treatment of plantar fasciitis, which treatment
technique is best?
Night splints
