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DSST Health - 2

Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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  • Match each statement with the correct term.
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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. People may feel _______ when they believe that they are in danger






2. One example of an ____________ relationship is controlling behavior - when one partner attempts to manage the daily activities of the other partner






3. Nicotine increases blood _____________ adhesiveness






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






5. _______ is a type of acquired immunity resulting from the body's response to pathogens introduced into the body through immunizations






6. ____________ is the major risk factor associated with sudden cardiac death.






7. Some physical disorders that result from stress are ________________.






8. Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are widespread air pollutants from ___________ fuel combustion






9. The ability to process and act on information - clarify values and beliefs - and exercise decision making skills is part of the _______________ dimension






10. The ___________ stage is the second stage in the sexual response pattern of males and females






11. ____________ is a hormone which is required by the body for the effective metabolism of glucose (blood sugar)






12. ______________ refers to a consistently elevated blood pressure






13. _____________ - which are the primary components of muscle and connective tissue - are compounds composed of chains of amino acids






14. This is known as the five stages of infection. The first stage of infection is the ______________ stage.






15. Because of its vague symptoms - ____________ cancer has been referred to as a silent cancer






16. _________________ 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






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






18. The second stage is called ________________.






19. During the sexual response cycle - ______________ is the engorgement of tissues that results when more blood is flowing into an organ than is flowing out






20. ________________ 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






21. A ______________ drug effect is a dangerous consequence of taking different drugs in the same general category at the same time






22. Also known as the 'good cholesterol' - _________ transports cholesterol from the bloodstream to the liver - where it is eventually removed from the body






23. Recent studies indicate that electronic media such as ATM machines - video games - voice mail - faxes and email may be causing ____________ rates in the US to rise






24. ______________ of training refers to the number of times per week a person should exercise






25. How you feel about yourself is known as your ______-________






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






27. Alcoholics ___________ is a voluntary support group of recovering alcoholics who meet regularly to help each other get and stay sober






28. ________ is the process of adopting the admired behavior patterns of another person






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






30. The embryo is wrapped in a protective covering called the _____________ sac






31. In men - ____________ dysfunction is the inability to achieve an erection






32. ________________ is the abnormal depletion of fluids from the body






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






34. ______________ drugs work by destroying cancer cells' ability to use important materials or carry out cell division in a normal manner






35. Cancer of the colon and __________ has a combined incidence and death rate second only to that of lung cancer






36. In addition to the living will - the ___________ power of attorney for health care is another important advance medical directive that can assist terminally ill or incapacitated patients






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






38. __________ (men or women?) are more likely to use - abuse - and be dependent on illicit drugs






39. ________ is an illness that causes severe exhaustion - fatigue - aches - and depression and mostly affects women in their thirties and forties






40. A transition such as divorce - separation - or loss of a job at around age 40 is sometimes called a mid-life ____________






41. In women - ______________ is known as painful intercourse






42. The emergence of the _______-_______ movement is the trend toward individuals taking increased responsibility for prevention or management of certain health conditions






43. _____________ are highly trained clinicians who practice care of the feet






44. When used on a routine basis - _______ medications should be carefully discussed with a physician or pharmacist.






45. 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






46. Muscular strength can be improved best by training activities that use the _____________ principle






47. ______________ heart disease is the final stage in a series of complications started by a streptococcal infection of the throat (strep throat)






48. The best way to add muscle mass is through ________________ training such as weight training






49. ______________ is a primary - chronic disease with genetic - psychosocial - and environmental factors influencing its development and manifestations






50. Caused by a nongonoccal bacterium - ____________ is considered to be the most prevalent STD in the United States today