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DSST Health - 2
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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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Match each statement with the correct term.
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1. From the third month until birth - the embryo is called a __________
Labor.
Fetus.
Stalking
. Bronchitis.
2. A causative agent for genital warts - __________ is a sexually transmitted virus capable of causing precancerous changes in the cervix
Insulin.
SLE (Systemic lupus erythematosus).
Generativity.
HPV (human papillomavirus).
3. 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.
Hypertension.
General adaptation.
Pneumonia.
Angioplasty.
4. Studies indicate that a smoker's risk of ________________ disease decreases quickly after quitting regardless of how long they smoked
AAI (artificially acquired immunity).
Portal.
Control.
Cardiovascular.
5. The _________ is the external - cylinder-shaped organ through which urine and sperm pass out of the body
Penis.
Helper T.
Smog.
Reservoir
6. _________ refers to nondigestible carbohydrates provided by plants
Codependence.
Fiber.
Amniotic
HPV (human papillomavirus).
7. Although used interchangeably with contraception - birth ___________ is an umbrella term that refers to all of the procedures you might use to prevent the birth of a child
STD (sexually transmitted diseases).
Social phobia.
Atherosclerosis.
Control.
8. __________ ___________ is an increase in the earth's atmospheric temperature when averaged across seasons and geographical regions
Genetic.
. Bronchitis.
Global warming.
Social.
9. The fifth stage of infection is known as the _______________ stage - also called the convalescence stage - and is characterized by apparent recovery from the invading agent
Exercise.
Coitus.
Men.
Recovery.
10. The occurrence of more than the expected number of cases of a disease in a particular community or region is called an ____________
Epidemic.
Ayurveda.
Epitaph.
Love.
11. Fertilization occurs in a narrow tube called the _____________ tube that connects an ovary and the uterus
Fallopian.
Sigmund Freud.
Crisis.
Progressive.
12. This environment forms the second link in the chain of infection and is referred to as the ____________ in which the agent resides.
Clinical.
Grief
Carcinoma.
Reservoir
13. 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
PCB (polychlorinated biphenyls).
HPV (human papillomavirus).
Anger.
Hate.
14. The ability to process and act on information - clarify values and beliefs - and exercise decision making skills is part of the _______________ dimension
Intellectual.
Dependence.
Dyspareunia.
Atria.
15. _________ is damage resulting from restricted blood flow to the extremities - especially the legs and feet
Global warming.
Roe.
Removal.
PAD (Peripheral artery disease).
16. The second stage of infection is referred to as the ______________ stage
Prodromal.
Cerebrovascular.
Urethra.
Anaerobic.
17. The ___________ stage is the second stage in the sexual response pattern of males and females
Anger.
Anaerobic.
Plateau.
Epidemic.
18. It consists of four stages. The first is the ____________ stage.
Osteoporosis.
Excitement.
Obsession.
Smog.
19. The weight range deemed appropriate for people of a specific gender - age - and frame size is referred to as _______________ weight
Depression
Stimulants.
Carbon monoxide.
Desirable.
20. Two major classes of lipoproteins exist. _________ is the type of lipoprotein that transports the largest amount of cholesterol in the blood stream.
Erectile.
Binge.
LDL (Low-density lipoprotein).
Intentional.
21. The American Cancer Society recommends the letters A -B -C -D and E to help people remember the symptoms of _____________
Impedance.
Herpes.
Melanoma.
Breast.
22. In men - ____________ dysfunction is the inability to achieve an erection
Ground.
Excitement.
Erectile.
. Gender.
23. _____________ - or the blending of both feminine and masculine qualities - is more clearly evident in our society now than ever before
Roe.
Greenhouse.
Androgyny
Migraine.
24. 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
Integrity.
BMR (basal metabolic rate).
Cannabis.
Asthma.
25. ___________ is really a family of more than 50 viruses - some of which produce recognized diseases in humans (chicken pox - shingles - mononucleosis and others)
Pap.
Herpes.
Sigmund Freud.
Eustress.
26. This level of intensity is called the ________.
THR (target heart rate).
Osteoarthritis.
Transmission.
Vacuum.
27. The fourth developmental task is developing _________ skills
Social.
Menopause.
Medicare.
Cervical.
28. Food _____________ are chemical compounds that are intentionally added to our food supply to change some aspect of the food - such as its color or texture
Additives.
Physiological.
Tolerance.
. Bronchitis.
29. _____________ are highly trained clinicians who practice care of the feet
BAC (Blood alcohol concentration).
Reservoir
Podiatrists.
Kubler-Ross.
30. An ___________ is an inscription on a grave marker or monument
Epitaph.
Cholesterol.
Clinical.
Deductible.
31. The emotional feelings that people experience after the death of a friend or relative are collectively called _________
Pancreatic.
Speeding.
Grief
Impedance.
32. The third stage of the sexual response pattern for males and females is the ___________ stage
Diaphragm
Social phobia.
Hate.
Orgasmic
33. ________________ sedate the user - slowing down central nervous system function
SLE (Systemic lupus erythematosus).
Lung.
Depression.
Depressants.
34. Because joints are less flexible - some older people develop ________________ - a condition in which joints become painful
Chronic.
Osteoarthritis.
Congestive.
PCB (polychlorinated biphenyls).
35. _____________ - which are the primary components of muscle and connective tissue - are compounds composed of chains of amino acids
Proteins.
Epitaph.
Congestive.
Atherosclerosis.
36. The ___________-______ virus is believed to cause chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) - mononucleosis - and multiple sclerosis (MS)
Cirrhosis.
Fossil
Risk.
Epstein-Barr.
37. Birth occurs in three stages. The process of birth is called _________.
Repression.
Labor.
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Composition.
38. _____________ injuries are injuries that are committed on purpose
Clinical.
Intentional.
Congestive.
Rheumatic.
39. Forming an initial adult ___________ is the first developmental task of this age group and is important in order to have a productive and satisfying life.
Singlehood.
20
Identity.
Compulsion.
40. ____________ disorder is a mood disorder characterized by alternating episodes of mania and depression
Chiropractic.
Intentional.
Spiritual.
Bipolar.
41. _______________ energy production is the body's means of energy production when the necessary amount of oxygen is not available
40
Flexibility.
Neglect.
Anaerobic.
42. ________________ refers to the use of a variety of substances to trigger a person's own immune system to attack cancer cells or prevent cancer cells from becoming activated
Immunotherapy.
Psychoactive.
Proteins.
Modeling.
43. Synonymous with abstinence - ____________ can be defined as the self-imposed avoidance of sexual intimacy
Grief
Celibacy.
Uterus.
Social.
44. _______________ is an acquired reaction to a drug in which continued intake of the same dose has diminishing effects
Helper T.
Tolerance.
Shyness.
Durable.
45. S. Supreme Court case _______ v. Wade - the United States joined many of the world's most populated countries in legalizing abortions within certain guidelines.
Prostate.
PAI (passively acquired immunity).
Repression.
Roe.
46. ________________ injuries are injuries that have occurred without anyone intending that any harm be done
Rheumatic.
Gastroplasty.
Unintentional.
Practitioners.
47. ______________ of training refers to the number of times per week a person should exercise
Additives.
Muscle mass.
Particulate.
Frequency.
48. People with ___________ __________ fear humiliation or embarrassment while being observed by others
Osteoporosis.
Fallopian.
Asthma.
Social phobia.
49. A primary form of fat found in the blood is known as _________________
PCB (polychlorinated biphenyls).
Cholesterol.
Vacuum.
Menarche
50. One possible explanation for the conversion of protooncogenes into oncogenes involves the presence of environmental agents known as _______________
Post traumatic.
Carcinogens.
Binge.
Harassment.