Foundations of Medical Terminology - HOSA Middle School Event Update

Sep 29, 2026

Foundations of Medical Terminology outlines a Health Science Event for Middle School Division HOSA members, focusing on building competence in prefixes, suffixes, roots, anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, and related health occupations. The competition features a 50-item multiple-choice written test plus 10 tiebreaker questions, with specific guidance for Texas HOSA rules, state competition progression, dress code, and required materials. It also provides official reference sources and a detailed test plan by body system and combining forms.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryHealthcare

FormatPDF

Pages2

Reading Time5 min

AccessFree to download

Event Summary

Eligibility and Format

Texas HOSA and State Leadership Conference

Dress Code and Competitor Requirements

General Rules and Official References

Written Test Instructions

Test Plan and Content Distribution

Sample Test Questions

Final Scoring

Foundations of Medical Terminology Health Science Event | Eligible Divisions: Middle School | Round 1: 50 Q test in 60 minutes | Digital Upload: NO | | --- | --- | --- | | Solo Event: 1 competitor | | | New for 2024-2025 Editorial updates have been made. Event Summary Foundations of Medical Terminology provides Middle School Division HOSA members with the opportunity to gain knowledge and skills regarding prefixes, suffixes, roots, anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, and occupations related to the health field. This competitive event consists of a 50-item multiple-choice test with 10 tiebreaker questions and aims to inspire members to learn about terms common to health professions and health specialties. TEXAS HOSA Make sure to read the Texas General Rules and Regulations for the updated “Electronic Device Policy “. Texas State Leadership Conference The State written exam will be given in person at Kalahari to those who advanced from each Area. The top 3 individual scores from State will advance to ILC. Dress Code Proper business attire or official HOSA uniform. Bonus points will be awarded for proper dress. Competitors Must Provide: Photo ID Two \#2 lead pencils (not mechanical) with 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 developing the test questions. a. Ehrlich, Ann. Medical Terminology for Health Professions. Cengage Learning. Latest Edition. b. Stanhope, Linda and Turnbull, Kimberly. Introduction to Medical Terminology. Goodheart-Wilcox Publisher. Latest Edition. c. 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 50 multiple-choice items in a maximum of 60 minutes. 4. Ten tiebreaker questions will be administered with the original test. 5. Test Plan The test plan for the Foundations of Medical Terminology Test is: ● Roots, prefixes, suffixes, and combining forms-45% ● Overview of Body-5% ● Skeletal-5% ● Muscular-5% ● Respiratory-5% ● Digestive-5% ● Cardiovascular & Lymphatic-5% ● Nervous/Special Senses-5% ● Endocrine-5% ● Reproductive-5% ● Integumentary-5% ● Urinary – 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. Sample Test Questions 1. Which of the following combining forms refers to hair? (Ehrlich pp 443) A. trich/o [B. mit/o](B. mit/o) C. kerat/o D. ichthy/o- 2. Which term denotes a wall or a side of an organ or body cavity? (Vaughn pp 146) A. Superficial B. Deep C. Parietal D. Visceral 3. Which term refers to excessive potassium in the blood? (Stanhope pp 502) A. Hypercalcemia B. Hyperkalemia C. Hypernatremia D. Hyperchloremia Final Scoring 7. In case of a tie, successive sets of five tiebreaker questions will be used until a winner is determined. The tiebreaker requires correct spelling for an item to be considered correct.

FAQs

What does the Foundations of Medical Terminology event assess?

It assesses knowledge and skills in prefixes, suffixes, roots, anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, and occupations related to the health field. The event uses a multiple-choice format and includes tiebreaker questions.

How is the written test structured and timed?

The written test includes 50 multiple-choice items completed in a maximum of 60 minutes. Ten tiebreaker questions are administered with the original test.

What are competitors required to bring and how should they dress?

Competitors must provide a photo ID and two #2 lead pencils (not mechanical) with erasers. Proper business attire or an official HOSA uniform is required, and bonus points are awarded for proper dress.

Sep 29, 2026

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