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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. __________ ___________ is an increase in the earth's atmospheric temperature when averaged across seasons and geographical regions






2. ___________ are the strong - immediate reactions that you feel in response to an experience






3. Terminally ill people often follow the anger stage with the _____________ stage






4. If stress lasts too long - a person may move into the third stage of the General Adaptation Syndrome known as the _____________ stage






5. Studies have shown that in addition to food - shelter - and consistent care - infants need _______ and affection.






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






7. ______________ heart failure is the inability of the heart to pump out all the blood that returns to it - which can lead to dangerous fluid accumulations in veins - lungs - and kidneys






8. _______________ reflects the process of contributing to the collective good






9. For the vast majority of women in their late forties through their mid-fifties - a gradual decline in reproductive system function - called ____________ - occurs






10. _____________ is an inflammatory process in the liver and can be caused by several viruses






11. Burning tobacco forms ___________ ____________ gas - which is one of the most harmful components of tobacco smoke






12. ______________ refers to a consistently elevated blood pressure






13. Survivors of traumatic events may develop a condition called _______ _____________ stress disorder.






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






15. ____________ nervosa is a disorder of emotional origin in which binge eating patterns are established and usually accompanied by purging






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






17. Whether it's called social graces - skills - or insights - ___________ ability is the third dimension of total health






18. In urban areas located in cooler climates - sulfur oxides and particulate matter combine with moisture to form a grayish haze known as _______






19. Perhaps the single greatest influence on alcohol research has been the finding that part of the vulnerability to alcoholism is ___________






20. ________ is used in the digestion and absorption of food and is the medium in which most of the chemical reactions take place within the body






21. _________ is damage resulting from restricted blood flow to the extremities - especially the legs and feet






22. The least common form of asthma is ___________ asthma






23. COLD is made up of two separate - but related diseases. Chronic ____________ is the persistent inflammation and infection of the smaller airways within the lung






24. The trash that is collected from our homes is referred to as ________.






25. ____________ determinants of death refer to measures of bodily functions.






26. _____________ - or the blending of both feminine and masculine qualities - is more clearly evident in our society now than ever before






27. 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.






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






29. _______________ energy production is the body's means of energy production when the necessary amount of oxygen is not available






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






31. ________________ health care includes acupuncture - chiropractic - homeopathy - naturopathy - herbalism - reflexology - and ayurveda






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






33. Such methods are called defense mechanisms. ______________ is the most basic of all defense mechanisms.






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






35. The second stage is called ________________.






36. _________s are a group of hydrocarbons causing a great deal of concern because of their presence in the water supply






37. People with ___________ __________ fear humiliation or embarrassment while being observed by others






38. ________ rape is a form of acquaintance rape that involves forced sexual intercourse by a dating partner






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






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






41. _______ _________ is a genetically programmed range of body weight beyond which a person finds it difficult to gain or lose additional weight






42. The emotional feelings that people experience after the death of a friend or relative are collectively called _________






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






44. Genetic _____________ develop when dividing cells miscopy genetic information






45. _______________ provide services related to an understanding of behavior patterns or perceptions






46. ________________ injuries are injuries that have occurred without anyone intending that any harm be done






47. Studies indicate that a smoker's risk of ________________ disease decreases quickly after quitting regardless of how long they smoked






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






49. ________ cancer is one of the most lethal forms of cancer that is frequently diagnosed






50. 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