HOSA MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY
2026/2027 ACTUAL QUESTIONS
WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS.
Abscess - correct answer-A collection of pus that has built up
within the tissue of the body. Signs and symptoms of
abscesses include: redness, pain, warmth, and swelling that
when pressed feels like it is fluid filled
Subjective fever - correct answer-A reported fever that has not
actually been measured.
Lumbar puncture - correct answer-Medical procedure where a
needle is used to access the subarachnoid space to collect
cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). This is typically used to confirm or
exclude conditions such as meningitis and subarachnoid
hemorrhage and it may be used in diagnosis of other
conditions.
Subarachnoid haemorrhage - correct answer-Bleeding into the
subarachnoid space—the area between the arachnoid
membrane and the pia mater surrounding the brain. This is a
form of stroke.
,Statin - correct answer-A class of drugs used to lower
cholesterol levels Ex: Simvastatin, Atorvastatin etc.
Panniculus - correct answer-A term describing a dense layer of
fatty tissue growth, consisting of subcutaneous fat in the lower
abdominal area. It can be a result of obesity and can be
mistaken for a tumor or hernia
Fibromyalgia - correct answer-Chronic syndrome in which a
person has long-term, body-wide pain and tenderness in the
joints, muscles, tendons, and other soft tissues. Its exact cause
is unknown but is believed to involve psychological, genetic,
neurobiological and environmental factors
Sublingual - correct answer-"Under the tongue", refers to the
pharmacological route of administration by which drugs diffuse
into the blood through tissues under the tongue
Topical medication - correct answer-Medication that is applied
to body surfaces such as the skin or mucous membranes for
,treatment. Example: creams, foams, gels, lotions, and
ointments.
Cerebral palsy - correct answer-An abnormality of motor
function (the ability to move and control movements) that is
acquired at an early age, usually less than a year of age, and is
due to a brain lesion that is non-progressive.
Induration - correct answer-A hardened mass or formation
External Jugular vein IV placement - correct answer-Procedure
done for patients >12 years old that
are in need of immediate IV access & no other suitable
peripheral sites are available except for the external jugular
vein. Commonly done during cardiac arrest or other situations
where the patient is unresponsive.
Mallampati Score - correct answer-Used to predict the ease of
intubation. Score ranges from I-IV. Classes I and II are
associated with relatively easy intubation while classes III and
IV are associated with increased difficulty.
, Paracenthesis - correct answer-A procedure in which the
peritoneal cavity is punctured by a needle to sample peritoneal
fluid.
Arthrocentesis - correct answer-Clinical procedure of using a
syringe to collect synovial fluid from a joint capsule.
Sleep apnea - correct answer-A type of sleep disorder
characterized by pauses in breathing or instances of shallow or
infrequent breathing during sleep.
Seroma - correct answer-A pocket of clear serous fluid that
sometimes develops in the body after surgery.
Paronychia - correct answer-A nail disease that is an often-
tender bacterial or fungal infection of the hand or foot where the
nail and skin meet at the side or the base of a finger or toenail.
Pilonidal cyst - correct answer-A cyst near or on the natal cleft
of the buttocks that often contains hair and skin debris.
2026/2027 ACTUAL QUESTIONS
WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS.
Abscess - correct answer-A collection of pus that has built up
within the tissue of the body. Signs and symptoms of
abscesses include: redness, pain, warmth, and swelling that
when pressed feels like it is fluid filled
Subjective fever - correct answer-A reported fever that has not
actually been measured.
Lumbar puncture - correct answer-Medical procedure where a
needle is used to access the subarachnoid space to collect
cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). This is typically used to confirm or
exclude conditions such as meningitis and subarachnoid
hemorrhage and it may be used in diagnosis of other
conditions.
Subarachnoid haemorrhage - correct answer-Bleeding into the
subarachnoid space—the area between the arachnoid
membrane and the pia mater surrounding the brain. This is a
form of stroke.
,Statin - correct answer-A class of drugs used to lower
cholesterol levels Ex: Simvastatin, Atorvastatin etc.
Panniculus - correct answer-A term describing a dense layer of
fatty tissue growth, consisting of subcutaneous fat in the lower
abdominal area. It can be a result of obesity and can be
mistaken for a tumor or hernia
Fibromyalgia - correct answer-Chronic syndrome in which a
person has long-term, body-wide pain and tenderness in the
joints, muscles, tendons, and other soft tissues. Its exact cause
is unknown but is believed to involve psychological, genetic,
neurobiological and environmental factors
Sublingual - correct answer-"Under the tongue", refers to the
pharmacological route of administration by which drugs diffuse
into the blood through tissues under the tongue
Topical medication - correct answer-Medication that is applied
to body surfaces such as the skin or mucous membranes for
,treatment. Example: creams, foams, gels, lotions, and
ointments.
Cerebral palsy - correct answer-An abnormality of motor
function (the ability to move and control movements) that is
acquired at an early age, usually less than a year of age, and is
due to a brain lesion that is non-progressive.
Induration - correct answer-A hardened mass or formation
External Jugular vein IV placement - correct answer-Procedure
done for patients >12 years old that
are in need of immediate IV access & no other suitable
peripheral sites are available except for the external jugular
vein. Commonly done during cardiac arrest or other situations
where the patient is unresponsive.
Mallampati Score - correct answer-Used to predict the ease of
intubation. Score ranges from I-IV. Classes I and II are
associated with relatively easy intubation while classes III and
IV are associated with increased difficulty.
, Paracenthesis - correct answer-A procedure in which the
peritoneal cavity is punctured by a needle to sample peritoneal
fluid.
Arthrocentesis - correct answer-Clinical procedure of using a
syringe to collect synovial fluid from a joint capsule.
Sleep apnea - correct answer-A type of sleep disorder
characterized by pauses in breathing or instances of shallow or
infrequent breathing during sleep.
Seroma - correct answer-A pocket of clear serous fluid that
sometimes develops in the body after surgery.
Paronychia - correct answer-A nail disease that is an often-
tender bacterial or fungal infection of the hand or foot where the
nail and skin meet at the side or the base of a finger or toenail.
Pilonidal cyst - correct answer-A cyst near or on the natal cleft
of the buttocks that often contains hair and skin debris.
