JUMP Medical Math
Purpose:
To encourage Middle School Health Science Students to improve their ability to identify,
solve, and apply mathematical principles involving temperature, weights, and measures
used in the health care community.
Description: This event shall be a written test dealing with selected problems involving conversions
between Fahrenheit and Celsius scales and the metric system and household systems of
measurement. It will also involve identification of related symbols and abbreviations, in
addition to other complex math functions practiced in the health professions.
Dress Code:
Competitors must be in proper dress, navy blue or khaki pants and JUMP chapter polo
shirt in school colors.
Rules and Procedures:
1. Competitors in this event must be active members of HOSA JUMP in good standing
in the category in which they are registered to compete.
2. The test will consist of twenty-five (25) test items and 2 multi-step tiebreaker
questions.
Test Plan:
Mathematical essentials ………………………………………………………………10%
Measurement and Conversion Problems ……………………………………..20%
Drug dosages ……………………………………………………………………………….20%
Dilutions, solutions and concentrations ……………………………………….25%
Interpreting medical information …………………………………………………25%
o Charts, graphs and tables
o Basic statistics (Mean, median mode)
o Calculating body surface
3. The conversion chart included in these guidelines will be used as the official
reference for the test for uniformity. Competitors may not use a conversion chart
during the test.
4. The official references for selection of symbols, abbreviations and problems are:
Helms, Joel R., Mathematics for Health Sciences: A comprehensive Approach.
Cengage Learning, latest edition.
5. Test Instructions: All competitors will be given a test, a Scantron answer form and
two (2) sheets of blank paper. Competitors will be given instructions on the use of
the Scantron form. After instructions have been given, the competitors will be
notified to start the test. There will be a mazximum of 90 minutes to complete the
test. There will be a verbal announcement when there are 15 minutes remaining for
the test period. Competitors may be excused from the testing site promptly after
completion of the test.
6. All competitors should bring the following items into the testing room with them:
Two (2) number 2 pencils- we suggest 4 per competitor (sharpened)
Erasers
Copy of these guidelines for orientation
(Optional) a wrist watch to keep track of time as most event rooms do not
have a wall clock (cell phones are not an acceptable means of keeping track
of time)
Event Flow Chart
Orientation
and Test
Scan Tests
Rank top competitors according to
their test scores
HOSA JUMP MEDICAL MATH CONVERSION CHART
METRIC SYSTEM
Length
1 Meter = 100 Centimeters
1 Meter = 1000 Millimeters
1 Centimeter = 10 Millimeters
Temperature
o
C= (oF-32) 5/9
o
F = (oC) 9/5 = 32
Weight
1 Gram = 1000 Milligrams
1 Milligram = 1000 Micrograms
1 Kilograms = 1000 Grams
Weight Conversion
1 Kilogram = 2.2 Pounds
1 pound = 16 ounces
Volume for Solids
Volume for Fluids
1 liter = 1000 milliliters
10 Centiliters = 1 Deciliter
10 Deciliters = 1 liter
1000 cubic millimeters= 1 cubic centimeter
1000 cubic centimeters = 1 cubic decimeter
1000 cubic decimeters = 1 cubic meter
APPROXIMATE EQUILIVENTS AMONG SYSTEMS
The following will be used for calculations instead of selecting from approximate
equilivents
Metric
=
Household/English Liquid
1 liter
1 Quart/32 Ounces/ 2 pints
500 milliliters
1 pint/ 16 ounces/2cups
240 milliliters
1 cup/8 ounces
30 milliliters
1 ounce
15 milliliters
1 Tablespoon/3 Teaspoons
5 milliliters
1 teaspoon
0.0667 milliliters
1 drop
Metric
=
Household/English Linear
1 Meter
39.372 inches/3.281 feet
0.914 meters
36 inches/3 feet/1 yard
0.3048 meters
12 inches/1 foot
2.54 centimeters
1 inch
MEDICAL MATHEMATICS ABBREVIATIONS
The following are abbreviations that will be used on the California HOSA JUMP Medical Mathematics
Exam. Abbreviations of measurement terms not listed in the chart below will be spelled out.
Term
Millimeter
Meter
Inch
Gram
Microgram
Kilogram
Pound
Degrees
Fahrenheit
Drop or Drops
Gallon
Abbreviation
mm
m
in
g
Mcg
kg
lb
o
F
gtt or gtts
gal
I & O Standards
Juice Glass
Coffee Cup
Tea Cup
Soup Bowl
Water Glass
Jello Cup
Ice Cream
Creamer
6 oz
8 oz
6 oz
6 oz
7 oz
5 oz
4 oz
1 oz
Term
Centimeter
Foot/Feet
Milligram
Liter
Ounce
Degrees Celsius
(Centigrade)
Tablespoon
Teaspoon
Abbreviation
cm
ft
mg
L
oz
o
C
Tbsp
tsp
JUMP MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY
Purpose:
To encourage Middle School Health Science Students to improve their ability to identify,
spell, define and apply prefixes, suffixes, and root words as they apply to anatomy,
physiology and occupations related to the health care community.
Description
event:
This event shall be a written examination dealing with selected terms common to
Health Science Education and other unique to varied health care specialties.
Competitors shall be expected to recognize, identify, define, interpret and apply
these terms by responding correct to 40 multiple choice items under times
conditions.
Dress Code:
Competitors must be in proper dress, navy blue or khaki pants and JUMP chapter
polo shirt in school colors.
Rules and
Procedures:
1. Competitors in this event must be active members of HOSA JUMP in good standing
in the category in which they are registered to compete.
2. The test shall be developed specifically for middle school students (6th-8th grade).
3. A series of 5 tie breaking questions will be administered with the original test. In
case of a tie, successive sets of five tie-breaker questions will be used until a winner
is determined. In the tie-breaker, correct spelling is required for an item to be
considered correct.
4. The official references for selection of all items shall be the list of prefixes, suffixes
and root words found with these guidelines.
5. All competitors shall report to the site of the event at the time designated for the
event orientation and test. The test will immediately follow the orientation. No
proxies will be allowed for the orientation. No references or study materials will be
allowed at the event site.
6. All competitors will be given a test with the test items turned face down. The
competitors will be given instruction on the use of the Scantron form. After
instructions have been given to the competitors, they will be notified to start the
test. There will be a verbal announcement when there are 15 minutes remaining for
the test period. Competitors should leave the testing site promptly after completion
of the test.
7. JUMP Competitors are responsible for bringing:
Number 2 pencils (non-mechanical)- We recommend 4 sharpened
Erasers
Copy of guidelines these for orientation
Watch (optional)
Event Flow Chart
Orientation
and Test
Scan Tests
Rank top competitors
according to their test scores
JUMP Medical Terminology
Prefix, Suffix and Root Words
Word
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
17.
18.
19.
20.
21.
22.
23.
24.
25.
26.
27.
28.
Meaning
a-, anAmbiArthroArterio-able
BiBioCardi/oCrani/oCutCyst/I,oCyte/oDorsi, dorsoCerebroCol- (in, o)
Cyan/oDiaDermDentDys-ectomy
EndoErythroForeGastr/o–genesis
-gram
-graph
Without
Both
Joint
Artery
Capable
Both
Life, living
Heart
Skull
Skin
Bladder
Cell
To the back or back
Brain
Colon, bowel or large
intestine
Blue
Through, between, part
Skin
Tooth
Difficult or painful
Surgical removal of
Within, innermost
Red
In front of
Stomach
Development or production
Tracing, picture record
Diagram, instrument for
29.
30.
31.
32.
33.
34.
35.
Hem- (a,ato,o)
HemiHepat/oHeteroHom- (o,eo-)
HydroHyper-
36.
Hypo-
37.
-ia, -iasis
38.
39.
40.
41.
42.
-ic, -ac
InfraInterIntra-ism
43.
44.
45.
46.
47.
48.
49.
50.
51.
52.
53.
54.
55.
56.
Iso-itis
-kinesis, -kinetic
Lact/oLeuko-lys
MacroMalMed/i-megaly, megaMelan/o-meter
MicroMulti-
recording
Blood
Half
Liver
Different
Same or like
Water
Increased, more than
normal
Decreased, deficient, low,
under, less than
Condition of,
abnormal/pathological
state
Pertaining to
Beneath or below
Between or among
Within, into or inside
Condition, theory, state of
being
Equal, alike or same
Inflammation of
Motion
Milk
White
Destruction or dissolving of
Large
Bad, abnormal
Middle, midline
Large, enlarged
Black
Measure, measurement
Small
Many or a large amount
57.
58.
59.
60.
61.
62.
63.
64.
65.
66.
67.
68.
69.
70.
71.
72.
73.
74.
75.
76.
77.
78.
79.
80.
My/oNas/o-natal
Nephr/oNeuro-ologist
-ology
-oma
-opsy
OptOste/o
Ot/o
Peri–philic
–phobic
–plasty
–pnea
PodPostPrePseudoPulmon/oQuad- (ra-ri-)
Rhin/o-
81.
82.
–rrhea
–sclerosis
83.
84.
85.
86.
–scope
–sect
–spasm
–stasis
87.
–stomy
Muscle
Nose
Birth
Kidney
Nerves, nervous system
Person who does or studies
Study of
Tumor
To view
Vision, eye
Bone
Ear
Around
Affinity for or attracted to
Fearful of
Surgical correction or repair
Breathing
Foot
After, behind
Before, in front of
False
Lungs
Four
Nose, pertaining to the
nose
Flow or discharge
Abnormal dryness or
hardness
Examining instrument
Cut or separate
Involuntary contraction
Maintaining a constant
level
Artificial opening
88.
89.
SubSup- (er, ra)
90.
91.
92.
93.
94.
95.
96.
97.
98.
99.
100.
StenoTachy–therapy
Therm(o)
Thromb–toxic
UltraVenVentroVertebr/oZoo-
Less, under or below
Above, over or higher in
position
Contracted or narrow
Rapid or fast
Treatment
Heat
Clot
Poison
Beyond or excess
Vein
In front, abdomen
Spine, vertebrae
Animal
Questions on the test may look something like the following samples:
1. A patient that is suffering from an extremely low body temperature due to exposure to cold conditions
is suffering from what?
a) Hyperthermia
b) Subthermia
c) Tachythermia
d) Hypothermia
2. The suffix –oma refers to _______
a) Animal
b) Heat
c) Tumor
d) Cut or Separate
JUMP Health Education
Purpose:
To encourage Middle School Health Science Students to improve their ability to work as a team
to plan and teach health-related concepts.
Description:
This event involves a team of 2-4 members who select a health-related concept or instructional
objective, then prepare a lesson, provide instruction, and evaluate results. The instruction mist
include the use of presentation tools such as a student-made video, computer demonstration,
software, slides, overhead transparencies, or any other form of media. Teams will provide
instruction to a selected group of learners.
Dress Code:
Competitors must be in proper dress, navy blue or khaki pants and JUMP chapter polo shirt in
school colors.
Rules and Procedures:
1. Competitors in this event must be active members of HOSA JUMP in good standing in the category in
which they are registered to compete.
2. Team numbers and order of competition will be pre-assigned on a random selection basis.
3. The specific topic and goal of instruction will be the decision of the team and may not be repeated from
previous years. The topic must be health-related. The instructional plan must be the original work of
team members. Team members may create their own media tools, or may use prepared media (video,
software and/or print) as a part of their lesson.
4. The team will determine a target audience for their lesson and must present their lesson to a real
audience. The content and delivery of the lesson must be appropriate to the audience. The target
audience (age or grade level) should be indicated on the notebook title page.
5. The team will develop goals and objectives for the lesson, and a detailed lesson plan. The team will also
develop an appropriate method of evaluating instruction.
6. NOTEBOOK: documentation of the lesson will be kept in official HOSA notebook or portfolio from
Awards Unlimited (NBK 150. NBK 250 or PBK 2002). Each page will be counted and numbered beginning
with the title page. Two-sided pages will be counted as two pages. Pockets with multiple pages are not
allowed. Page protectors and dividers are permitted but lamination is not permitted. Dividers are not
counted in the page total. The notebook will contain the following sections:
A. Title Page- Title of lesson, age or grade level of target audience, team members,
chapter, school address and state (one page only)
B. Lesson Plan- This section contains a maximum of 2 pages describing the goal and
plan for instruction.
C. Backup/Supportive Information- A maximum of 4 pages of data and information
about the selected topic.
D. Presentation Outline- A maximum of 4 pages of a timed outline that shows the
segments of the lesson. This outline may include photographs of the lesson, and
will help judges evaluate the opening, organization, delivery, and close of the
instructional presentation.
E. Written Presentation Materials- A maximum of 10 pages of written materials
related to or used in the lesson. These materials may include, but are not limited to,
lesson handouts, scripts, worksheets and multimedia printouts.
F. Feedback Tools- A maximum of 10 pages of lesson evaluation tools or feedback.
These materials may include tests, written evaluations, surveys, or any other written
feedback used to evaluate audience learning.
7. Competitors will being two (2) plain-paper copies of the notebook contents to be kept by California
HOSA to the event.
A. HOSA’s copies of the notebook contents should be a black and white or color
photocopy on white 8 ½” x 11” paper that is stapled on the top left corner. It
should NOT be hole punched, placed in page protectors, or included in a notebook.
The plain paper copies are for California HOSA’s use.
B. The original notebook will be used during judging and will be returned to the team
before they leave the competition area.
8. For the event, teams will bring two (2) plain paper copies to turn in, and their original notebook and, if
needed, presentation notes written on index cards to their interview with the judges at the appointed
time. Props, costumes, and other items are not permitted in the interview. They will be allowed a
maximum of six (6) minutes to explain their project. They may use the contents of their notebook and
their notecards as they explain the project and process.
Explanation of Project and Process (6 minutes)
Team members will explain the goal of their instructional topic, instructional
planning process and why they did what they chose their specific health topic.
Team members will share the value of their lesson/topic to the chosen audience
Team members will describe the actual lesson using the presentation outline,
including the use of presentation tools/media.
Team members will explain the role that each team member played in the
preparation and delivery of the lesson. Team members will talk about the
techniques they used to evaluate the effectiveness/impact of their instruction.
Notebook Evaluation/Scoring (4 minutes)
Competitors will be excused, and the judges will complete the rating sheet for the
interview and notebook.
9. During the team Explanation of Project and Process, the timekeeper will present a flash card advising
the competitors of the time remaining at one (1) minute. The timekeeper will stop the presentation
after six (6) minutes.
10. In the event of a tie, a tiebreaker will be determined by the rating sheet sections with the highest point
value in descending order.
11. By entering this event, the competitors grant permission for their portfolio contents to be used in
California HOSA publications and on the California HOSA website.
Presentation Outline (Sample)
Teams will include an outline (max of 4 pages) of their lesson as part D of their notebook, using the
format below. The outline may include more detailed descriptions and pictures.
Hand washing- 2nd Grade
8:00-8:05
Introduction and Presentation
8:05-8:10
Powerpoint presentation by all team members
8:10-8:15
Teaching demonstration of proper hand washing with supervision
8:15-8:25
All students practice hand washing with supervision
8:25-8:32
All students used GloGerm and put their hands under the special light to evaluate their
hand washing results.
8:32-8:35
Thumbs-up, thumbs-down quiz (5 questions) on hand washing
8:35-8:40
Wrap-up and evaluation
Event Flow Chart
Orientation
Competitors will be briefed on the rules and
given their interview time. Teams will also turn
in their plain paper copies of their notebook
Competitors report to event by appointment with
their original notebook.
Team members sit with judges to explain their
project and processes using their team notebook.
Judges complete rating sheet. Team waits to
collect their notebook after the judges finish
If there are multiple sections, the computer is
used to mathematically compensate for the
differences among judges and fairly determine
the final standings
Items Evaluated
Points Possible
Superior Excellent Good Fair Poor
Explanation of Project and Process
Points Allocated
1. Clarity/logic of instructional
goals and plan
2. Appropriateness of instruction
to targeted audience
10
8
6
4
2
10
8
6
4
2
3. Evidence of Teamwork
5
4
3
2
1
4. Evaluation of Instruction
5. Quality of Lesson
*Meaningful, relevant, and
important
10
8
6
4
2
10
8
6
4
2
*Engaging and Interesting
6. Creativity and originality
Presentation Outline:
5
4
3
2
1
10
8
6
4
2
10
8
6
4
2
5
4
3
2
1
5
4
3
2
1
5
4
3
2
1
5
4
3
2
1
5
4
3
2
1
76
57
38
19
7. Clearly show key elements and
timing of the presentation
8. Opening/Close and organization
Notebook -Quality of
9. Lesson Plan
10. Backup/Supportive Information
11. Written Presentation Materials
12. Feedback Tools
13. Correctly followed guidelines
for notebook and presentation
*Official HOSA Notebook
5
*Not exceeding max number of
pages
*No pockets with multiple pages
*Turned in plain paper copies of
notebook
*Identified target audience (age or
grade level) on notebook title page
Total Points
100
JUMP CAREER HEALTH DISPLAY
Purpose:
To encourage Middle School Health Science Students to improve their ability to present
themselves and communicate career information to others.
Description: Teams consisting of two (2) competitors shall develop a visual display of a specific career
or cluster of careers in healthcare. The display allows the students to express ideas
through an artistic medium to highlight the benefits of a particular career focus. The
students will also be judged on their ability to present themselves and communicate the
career information to others.
Dress Code:
Competitors must be in proper dress, navy blue or khaki pants and JUMP chapter polo
shirt in school colors.
Rules and Procedures:
1. Competitors in this event must be active members of HOSA JUMP in good standing in the
category in which they are registered to compete.
2. Team numbers and order of competition will be pre-assigned on a random selection basis.
3. The display must be presented by a team of two (2). One healthcare career or a cluster of
related health careers may be presented.
4. The work must be the work of the competitors, including the artistic aspects of the display.
Allowable artwork may include:
Competitor produced computer graphics
Clip art used in compliance with copyright laws
Photographs used in compliance with copyright laws
Computer or machine generated lettering
5. The display must be able to stand on a standard conference table furnished on site. If 8 foot
tables or banquet rounds are used, there will be two displays per table. Science Fair display
boards meeting the maximum dimensions are acceptable. The maximum dimensions are :
HEIGHT: 3 feet
WIDTH: 4 feet
Depth: 2 feet
6. DISPLAY MEASUREMENTS: The display will be measured by the Section Leader or Event
Manager before judging begins, from a beginning point to the furthest point of the display.
Height will be measured from the table top to the highest point of anything
on the display, and must not exceed 3 feet.
Width will be measured from the widest part of anything on the display to
the opposite point and must not exceed 4 feet
Depth will be measured from the widest point of anything on the display to
the opposite point and must not exceed 2 feet.
Dimensions include audio-visual equipment, computers, mannequins and all
other props.
Information or display items outside the dimensions will be considered part
of the display and subject to point deductions.
7. The competitor is responsible for the safety and proper functioning of all equipment they bring
to this event. The competitor may not use any flames, body fluids, living organisms, syringes, or
potentially hazardous equipment/materials. Invasive procedures and skin puncturing are
prohibited.
8. The team will have twenty (20) minutes to assemble the display. Parts of the display may be
done prior to competition. The time for assembly is to set up what the team has previously
created in preparation for their presentation to the judges.
9. The two (2) member team will report back to their display at the time that judging begins
making sure to be respectful to other close by teams that are completing their presentations.
10. Costumes and props are not permitted during the oral presentation.
11. USE OF DISPLAY DURING PRESENTATION: Visuals or display items used during the
presentation/question portion of the event may be touched or picked up but must remain
contained within the dimensions of the display. Items removed from the display will be
considered outside the dimensions of the display and subject to point deductions.
12. Each team will be judged on their overall display and how well they documented the career or
career cluster through the display. Each team will also be judged on their ability to
communicate information to the judges about the career area. During the five (5) minute
prepared presentation, time cards will be shown with one (1) minute remaining and stop at the
end of 5 minutes.
13. No equipment or supplies (except tables) will be provided by HOSA for this event. All
equipment/supplies needed must be provided by the team. It is the team’s responsibility to
ensure that all equipment is in working condition.
14. Electricity will not be provided. Teams MUST use battery power instead of electricity for their
displays if power is required.
15. In the event of a tie, a tie breaker will be determined by the areas on the rating sheet section(s)
with the highest point value in descending order.
Event Flow Chart
Orientation and table assignment
Competitors report to assigned table to
begin setting up their display. Teams will
have a total of 20 minutes for this process.
Competitors report to their displays for
presentations/judging to begin
Judges complete rating sheet and scores
are totaled to determine the winners. If
there are multiple sections, the computer
is used to mathematically compensate for
the differences among judges and fairly
determine the final standings
Extemporaneous Health Poster
Judges Rating Sheet
Items
Evaluated
Superior
Excellent
Good Fair
Poor
Points
Allocated
Presentation
a.
Poster is eye-catching and
visually appealing
10
8
6
4
2
b
Poster contains a clear
message
10
8
6
4
2
The poster's impact on
assigned topic (depth of
context)
10
8
6
4
2
Interpretation of topic
(creativity)
10
8
6
4
2
10
8
6
4
2
10
8
6
4
2
Educational Value
c.
d.
e.
f.
Relevance of Message
Information is clear,
understandable and
correctly spelled
Quality of Work
g.
Imaginative and Innovative
Design
10
8
6
4
2
h.
Arrangement is eye
appealing
10
8
6
4
2
i.
Color and lettering are used
effectively
10
8
6
4
2
j.
Overall appearance is neat
and attractive
10
8
6
4
2
100
80
60
40
20
Total Points
Possible
Total
Points