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HOSA Healthcare Issues Exam (2 Latest Versions) Includes Accurate And Verified Questions Covering Current Events And Trends In Healthcare, Public Health Policy, Medical Ethics, Healthcare Delivery Systems, Emerging Technologies, And Global Health Concerns. Designed For Students Participating In HOSA Competitive Events, This Exam Assesses Awareness Of Real-World Issues Affecting Healthcare Professionals And Patients.
Version 1 An Arizona family will potentially start gene therapy for their son who has what?
a) A heart disease called Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
b) A musculoskeletal disease called Epicondylitis
c) A neurodegenerative disorder called Batten Disease
d) An anxiety disorder called Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder -
ANSWER-A neurodegenerative disorder called Batten Disease.
Rhode Island parents found what in their child's Halloween candy?
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a) Marijuana
b) Cocaine
c) Adderall
d) Purple Drank - ANSWER-Adderall
A 7 year old boy from Florida who sought treatment for a concussion had what kind of diagnosis?
a) A brain tumor diagnosis
b) A Parkinson's Disorder diagnosis
c) A Lou Gehrig's disease diagnosis
d) A stroke diagnosis - ANSWER-A brain tumor diagnosis
What condition does the woman who 'sweats blood' has?
a) Anemia
b) Hematohidrosis
c) Leukemia
d) Lymphoma - ANSWER-Hematohidrosis
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The WHO stated that obesity rates for what age range are increasing dramatically?
a) Adults
b) Elderly
c) Children and Teens
d) Newborns - ANSWER-Children and Teens
HIV patients in California will not face what if they spread the disease to others?
a) Felony charges
b) Hospital check-up
c) Community condemnation
d) Legal trial - ANSWER-Felony charges
The CDC claimed that 40% of cancer was caused by what?
a) Smoking
b) Obesity
c) Drugs 3 / 4
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d) Alcohol - ANSWER-Obesity
Publix-branded ground turkey was recalled for what?
a) Presence of maggots
b) Rotten meat
c) Possible metal shavings
d) Presence of cyanide - ANSWER-Possible metal shavings
CDC said that recent cases of STDs did what?
a) Hit a record high
b) Decreased significantly
c) Evolved into new STDs
d) Are almost nonexistant - ANSWER-Hit a record high
In Europe, there was a rise of what in people ages 50 and over?
a) Pregnancy
b) HIV
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