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DSST Health - 2

Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.
1. Induced abortions undertaken during the sixth through ninth weeks of pregnancy are generally done through ____________ aspiration of the uterine contents






2. The _________ is the external - cylinder-shaped organ through which urine and sperm pass out of the body






3. ______________ is a system of treatment that avoids drugs and surgery and emphasizes the use of natural agents to correct underlying imbalances






4. _________________ is an emotional state characterized by exaggerated feelings of sadness - melancholy - dejection - worthlessness - emptiness - and hopelessness that are inappropriate and out of proportion to reality






5. From the third month until birth - the embryo is called a __________






6. AIDS is caused by HIV - a virus that attacks the __________ ___ cells of the immune system






7. _____________ radiation is a form of radiation capable of releasing electrons from atoms






8. _____________ is the process of using formaldehyde-based fluids to replace the blood components






9. This level of intensity is called the ________.






10. The Medicare Prescription Drug Improvement and Modernization Act of 2003 is now referred to as Medicare Part _____






11. The first tube that the sperm cells enter is the vas deferens - which connects the testes to the _____________ gland.






12. ______________ is the insertion of fine needles into the body to alter electroenergy fields and cure disease






13. When an illness is __________ - the effect of being ill may extend over long periods of time - perhaps even an entire life






14. The fourth link in the chain of infection is the mode of ________________ - or the way that pathogens are passed from reservoirs to susceptible hosts






15. Because joints are less flexible - some older people develop ________________ - a condition in which joints become painful






16. _______________ is a surgical procedure that involves sealing off about half of the stomach with surgical staples






17. It consists of four stages. The first is the ____________ stage.






18. The __________ monitors and regulates the quality of municipal drinking water supplies






19. _____________ are a class of drugs that includes a variety of volatile compounds that generally produce unpredictable - drunklike effects in users






20. Noncancerous - or ___________ tumors do not spread






21. Criminal acts directed at a person or group solely because of a specific characteristic - such as race - religion - ethnic background - or political belief are referred to as bias and _________ crimes






22. A __________ vegetarian diet excludes all animal products - including eggs and dairy products






23. _________ rain is rain that has a lower pH than that normally associated with rain






24. Young _______________ is a time of major transitions for people






25. A ______________ is an established amount that an insured person must pay before the insurance company pays for medical costs






26. _______________ is a viral infection characterized by weakness - fatigue - swollen glands - sore throat - and low-grade fever






27. Power plants that use water from lakes and rivers to cool their stream turbines cause ___________ pollution






28. The process of teaching behavior based on the beliefs and habits of the family and community is called ________________






29. A strong affection or deep concern for another person is _______.






30. ________-___________ syndrome is a mental disorder which affects some women who have had an abortion






31. In women - ______________ is known as painful intercourse






32. _________ refers to nondigestible carbohydrates provided by plants






33. ______________ - an alternative to bypass surgery - involves the surgical insertion of a doughnut-shaped 'balloon' directly into the narrowed coronary artery






34. The third link in the chain of infection is the ____________ of exit - or the point at which agents leave their reservoirs.






35. 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






36. Some professional nurses specialize in a clinical area and become certified as nurse _________________.






37. _______________ fats are fats that are difficult for the body to use






38. _________ is a general term of a wide variety of crises that result from blood vessel damage in the brain






39. The ___________-______ virus is believed to cause chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) - mononucleosis - and multiple sclerosis (MS)






40. In K






41. ___________ is the biological passing of physical traits from parents to their children






42. A ___________ is a contraceptive device that also helps to protect against STDs






43. Surpassed only by lung cancer - __________ cancer is the second leading cause of death from cancer in women






44. In human reproduction - the fertilized egg is implanted in the ___________ and grows into a fetus






45. A _______________ risk factor is an attribute that a person has or is exposed to that increases the likelihood that he or she will develop some form of heart disease






46. This environment forms the second link in the chain of infection and is referred to as the ____________ in which the agent resides.






47. ____________ is a crime involving an assailant's planned efforts to pursue an intended victim






48. When coronary arteries become narrowed - _________ pain - or angina pectoris - is often felt






49. ___________ is a debilitating chronic disease that has a significant effect on the human body






50. Secondhand tobacco smoke can increase the risk of acute _________ attacks that require hospital emergency care