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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. The first link in the chain of infection is the disease-causing _________.






2. Psychoactive drugs have strong potential for the development of ________________






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






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






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






6. Hans Selye coined the word ____________ for harmful - unpleasant stress.






7. A potentially fatal elevation of the BAC - often resulting from heavy - rapid consumption of alcohol is known as __________ alcohol intoxication






8. Elder abuse can take many forms - but the most common is _____________






9. The physiologically active - dependence-producing drug found in tobacco is known as ____________






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






11. _____________ cancer is one of the most lethal forms of cancer - with a survival rate of only 4% at 5 years after diagnosis






12. _________ is a strong feeling of displeasure that can range from annoyance to complete fury






13. _______________ drugs cause intoxication - altering a persons feelings - behavior - perceptions and moods






14. ______________ treatment is manipulation of the vertebral column to relieve pressure and cure illness






15. A chronic problem that affects women more than men is ________________ - a condition in which bones become weak and brittle






16. 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






17. ______________ refers to a consistently elevated blood pressure






18. Genetic _____________ develop when dividing cells miscopy genetic information






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






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






21. _______________ is a general term under which a variety of infectious respiratory conditions can be placed






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






23. An irrational - repetitive - forced action - usually associated with an obsession is called a ______________






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






25. _________s are health care delivery plans under which health care providers agree to meet the covered medical needs of subscribers for a prepaid amount of money






26. During the _______________ stage - patients fully realize that they are going to die






27. An ___________ is an inscription on a grave marker or monument






28. Often used in combination with rehabilitation is _______________ - whereby an alternative to the area of loss is introduced.






29. Physically - emotionally - socially - and occupationally - elderly people must accept at least some decline. For areas of decline in which some measure of reversal is possible - the elderly have an opportunity to seek ________________.






30. _________ is temporary immunity achieved by providing antibodies to a person exposed to a particular pathogen






31. Sexual ______________ consists of unwanted attention of a sexual nature that creates embarrassment or stress






32. Fertilization occurs in a narrow tube called the _____________ tube that connects an ovary and the uterus






33. Scientists who study the effects of stress on health often refer to two primary personality types as type ___ and type B.






34. _______________ obesity is a form of obesity seen in people who possess an abnormally large number of fat cells.






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






36. 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






37. An _______________ is a recurrent - irrational - unwanted thought or impulse






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






39. In women - ______________ is known as painful intercourse






40. The weight range deemed appropriate for people of a specific gender - age - and frame size is referred to as _______________ weight






41. The sixth link in the chain of infection is the _______ ________






42. _____________ - or murder - is the intentional killing of one person by another






43. Two upper chambers - called _________ - and two lower chambers - called ventricles - form the heart






44. The bacterium of ___________ - Treponema pallidum - a spirochete - is transmitted from an infected person to a new host through intimate contact






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






46. ______________ 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






47. The second stage of infection is referred to as the ______________ stage






48. 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






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






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