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






2. This quick physical warning is the alarm stage or the 'fight or _________' response.






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






4. Once the extent of heart attack damage is identified - a physician or team of physicians can decide on a medical course of action






5. 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.






6. Muscular training exercises in which traditional barbells and dumbbells with fixed resistances are used are referred to as as _______________ resistance exercises






7. The _______________ phase is the portion of tobacco smoke composed of small suspended particles.






8. ___________ improves memory and alertness and can help people perform cognitive tasks at peak levels






9. Supported by the respiratory and circulatory system - muscular _________________ is the ability of a muscle or muscle group to function over time






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






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






12. An agent used to destroy insects and other pests is known as a ______________






13. These defense mechanisms are sometimes called ___________ mechanisms.






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






15. _________________ is a specific term for any procedure used to prevent the fertilization of an ovum






16. _____________ injuries are injuries that are committed on purpose






17. The most common alternative to marriage is _______________.






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






19. ______________ refers to a consistently elevated blood pressure






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






21. _____________ - or the sharing of living quarters by unmarried people - represents another alternative to marriage






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






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






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






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






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






27. In the context of health - _______________ refers to a process in which individuals or groups of people gain increasing measures of control over their health






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






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






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






31. The stages in this process have helped form the basis for the modern movement of death education. Perhaps the most widely recognized name in the area is __________-________.






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






33. 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






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






35. According to a 2002 survey on cigarette smoking in the US - ____ percent of Americans smoke






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






37. ___________ burial is the most common method.






38. Genetic _____________ develop when dividing cells miscopy genetic information






39. Assuming _________________ is the third developmental task that younger people are expected to progress in






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






41. The uterus is lined with a thick spongy tissue called the ______________ - which provides a fertilized egg with nourishment during the early stages of development






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






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






44. Sexual _______________ refers to the direction in which people focus their sexual interests






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






46. In general - ______________ excite or increase the activity of the central nervous system






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






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






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






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