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DSST Health - 2
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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. This environment forms the second link in the chain of infection and is referred to as the ____________ in which the agent resides.
Impedance.
Practitioners.
Intentional.
Reservoir
2. If stress lasts too long - a person may move into the third stage of the General Adaptation Syndrome known as the _____________ stage
Ionizing.
. Lower.
Oxidation.
Exhaustion.
3. Greater ___________ _______ makes possible a higher rate of metabolism which helps to maintain a healthy body weight
Gastroplasty.
Adulthood.
Muscle mass.
Luteum.
4. In general - ______________ excite or increase the activity of the central nervous system
Stimulants.
Syphilis.
Mononucleosis.
Carbon monoxide.
5. _____________ - which are the primary components of muscle and connective tissue - are compounds composed of chains of amino acids
Epidemic.
Aerobic
Pesticide.
Proteins.
6. Hans Selye found that a person's body adapts to a stressor through a set pattern of physical reactions. He termed this adjustment as the _____________ _______________ syndrome.
Eustress.
General adaptation.
Carbon monoxide.
Chiropractic.
7. The second stage of infection is referred to as the ______________ stage
Social.
Menarche
Prodromal.
Portal.
8. Two major classes of lipoproteins exist. _________ is the type of lipoprotein that transports the largest amount of cholesterol in the blood stream.
Ozone.
LDL (Low-density lipoprotein).
Paraphilia.
Cirrhosis.
9. _____________ are a class of drugs that includes a variety of volatile compounds that generally produce unpredictable - drunklike effects in users
Alternative.
Inhalants.
Physiological.
THR (target heart rate).
10. A ____________ is a preference for unusual sexual practices
Hypertension.
Mental health.
Cirrhosis.
Paraphilia.
11. The bacterium of ___________ - Treponema pallidum - a spirochete - is transmitted from an infected person to a new host through intimate contact
Syphilis.
Bisexuals
Depressants.
Rehabilitation.
12. _____________ cancer is one of the most lethal forms of cancer - with a survival rate of only 4% at 5 years after diagnosis
Directives.
Men.
Insulin.
Pancreatic.
13. Empowerment is the key to successful ______________ based health promotion
Community
Mononucleosis.
Post-abortion.
Responsibility
14. ________________ drugs are psychoactive drugs that produce hallucinations - which are perceived distortions of reality
Hallucinogenic
Cardiovascular.
Endorphins.
Isokinetic.
15. _______________ obesity is a form of obesity seen in people who possess an abnormally large number of fat cells.
Penis.
Hypercellular
Alcoholism.
Melanoma.
16. Direct _______________ usually involves the administration of large amounts of depressant drugs which eventually causes all central nervous system functions to stop
Harassment.
Plateau.
Cerebrovascular.
Euthanasia.
17. The final stage of the sexual response pattern for males and females is the ______________ stage
Asthma.
Resolution.
Cohabitation.
Podiatrists.
18. Diseases associated with smokeless tobacco include oral cancer - periodontal disease and cancer of the digestive and ___________ systems
Chlamydia.
Modeling.
Resistance.
Urinary
19. A strong affection or deep concern for another person is _______.
Radiation.
Love.
Independence.
Shyness.
20. The ability of joints to function through an intended range of motion is known as _____________
Flexibility.
Clinical.
Self-care.
Insulin.
21. Nicotine increases blood _____________ adhesiveness
Genetic.
Flexibility.
Platelet.
Penis.
22. _____________ are highly trained clinicians who practice care of the feet
Love.
Podiatrists.
Anger.
General adaptation.
23. Studies have shown that in addition to food - shelter - and consistent care - infants need _______ and affection.
Unintentional.
Love.
Date.
Vacuum.
24. A transition such as divorce - separation - or loss of a job at around age 40 is sometimes called a mid-life ____________
Fear.
Crisis.
CFS (chronic fatigue syndrome).
Ozone.
25. The third developmental task of the elderly is to establish a sense of ___________ - or a sense of wholeness - concerning the journey that may be nearly complete
Acupuncture
Integrity.
THR (target heart rate).
Intrinsic.
26. ____________ is a crime involving an assailant's planned efforts to pursue an intended victim
Post-abortion.
Scrotum.
Homosexuality.
Stalking
27. The emotional feelings that people experience after the death of a friend or relative are collectively called _________
Homeopathy.
Depression
Flight.
Grief
28. _______________ provide services related to an understanding of behavior patterns or perceptions
Biological.
Entry.
Sigmund Freud.
Psychologists.
29. ________ _____ __________ refers to the tendency of addicted people to continue undesirable behavior regardless of overwhelming negative consequences
Shyness.
Biological.
Placenta.
Loss of control.
30. Some professional nurses specialize in a clinical area and become certified as nurse _________________.
Atherosclerosis.
Lung.
Practitioners.
Anorexia.
31. A ______________ drug effect is a dangerous consequence of taking different drugs in the same general category at the same time
Hallucinogenic
Risk.
D.
Synergistic.
32. Small amounts of _______ are essential to the body
Complementary.
Fat.
Prodromal.
Eustress.
33. Like the particulate phase - the ____________ phase of tobacco smoke is composed of a variety of physiological active compounds - including carbon monoxide - carbon dioxide - ammonia - hydrogen cyanide - isoprene - acetaldehyde - and acetone
Fat.
Gaseous.
Singlehood.
Loss of control.
34. A __________________ occlusion is a blockage to arteries supplying blood to the cerebral cortex of the brain
Ovolactovegetarian.
Cerebrovascular.
Cardiovascular
Reservoir
35. ________________ health care includes acupuncture - chiropractic - homeopathy - naturopathy - herbalism - reflexology - and ayurveda
Alternative.
Psychosomatic.
Grief
Amniotic
36. In women - ______________ is known as painful intercourse
Harassment.
Incubation.
Progressive.
Dyspareunia.
37. In K
Homeopathy.
Anger.
Transmission.
Epidemic.
38. Although religious beliefs and practices could be included in the _____________ dimension of health - the category could be extended to include a person's relationship with other living things
Spiritual.
Osteoarthritis.
Mental health.
Saturated.
39. _____________ - or the blending of both feminine and masculine qualities - is more clearly evident in our society now than ever before
Incubation.
Gastroplasty.
Androgyny
Hypertension.
40. Burning tobacco forms ___________ ____________ gas - which is one of the most harmful components of tobacco smoke
Carbon monoxide.
Carcinoma.
Empowerment.
Codependence.
41. Alcoholics ___________ is a voluntary support group of recovering alcoholics who meet regularly to help each other get and stay sober
Labor.
Fetus.
Scrotum.
Anonymous.
42. ____________ is a traditional Indian medicine based on herbal remedies
Social.
Menopause.
Ayurveda.
Saturated.
43. __________ ___________ is an increase in the earth's atmospheric temperature when averaged across seasons and geographical regions
Diaphragm
Global warming.
Homeopathy.
AAI (artificially acquired immunity).
44. For the vast majority of women in their late forties through their mid-fifties - a gradual decline in reproductive system function - called ____________ - occurs
Menopause.
Repression.
Diaphragm
Saturated.
45. Often used in combination with rehabilitation is _______________ - whereby an alternative to the area of loss is introduced.
Love.
Wellness.
Synergistic.
Remediation.
46. The active chemical compound found in most over-the-counter diet products is called _________
Spiritual.
Roe.
PPA (phenylpropanolamine).
Pneumonia.
47. When an illness is __________ - the effect of being ill may extend over long periods of time - perhaps even an entire life
Harassment.
Ovarian
Urinary
Chronic.
48. An agent used to destroy insects and other pests is known as a ______________
Pesticide.
Frequency.
Carcinoma.
Greenhouse.
49. Cancer of the _____________ is the third most common form of cancer in men and a leading cause of death from cancer in older men
Love.
Ionizing.
Melanoma.
Prostate.
50. Alcohol abuse by college students usually takes place through a drinking pattern called __________ drinking.
Contraception.
Gastroplasty.
Control.
Binge.