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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.  \nTEXAS HOSA  \nMake sure to read the Texas General Rules and Regulations for the updated “Electronic Device Policy “.  \nTexas State Leadership Conference  \nThe 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.  \nDress Code  \nProper business attire or official HOSA uniform. Bonus points will be awarded for proper dress.  \nCompetitors Must Provide:  \n Photo ID  \n Two \\#2 lead pencils (not mechanical) with eraser  \nGeneral Rules  \n1. Competitors must be familiar with and adhere to the General Rules and Regulations.  \nOfficial References  \n2. The references below are used in developing the test questions.  \na.  Ehrlich, Ann. Medical Terminology for Health Professions. Cengage Learning. Latest Edition.  \nb.  Stanhope, Linda and Turnbull, Kimberly. Introduction to Medical Terminology. Goodheart-Wilcox Publisher. Latest Edition.  \nc.  Dean Vaughn's Medical Terminology by Body Systems. Peterson's Publishing, Latest Release (Online version) .  \nWritten Test  \n3. Test Instructions: The written test will consist of 50 multiple-choice items in a maximum of 60 minutes.  \n4. Ten tiebreaker questions will be administered with the original test.  \n5. Test Plan  \nThe test plan for the Foundations of Medical Terminology Test is:  \n● Roots, prefixes, suffixes, and combining forms-45%  \n● Overview of Body-5%  \n● Skeletal-5%  \n● Muscular-5%  \n● Respiratory-5%  \n● Digestive-5%  \n● Cardiovascular & Lymphatic-5%  \n● Nervous/Special Senses-5%  \n● Endocrine-5%  \n● Reproductive-5%  \n● Integumentary-5%  \n● Urinary – 5%  \nTime Remaining Announcements: There will be NO verbal announcements for time remaining during ILC testing. 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