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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. ___________ is the biological passing of physical traits from parents to their children






2. 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 ________________.






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






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






5. The passage of nutrients or alcohol through the walls of the stomach or intestinal tract into the bloodstream is known as _______________






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






7. Although religious beliefs and practices could be included in the _____________ dimension of health - the category could be extended to include a person's relationship with other living things






8. They have established a ___________ identity






9. Because some physicians and families find it difficult to support indirect euthanasia - many people are starting to use legal documents - called advance medical _____________






10. These defense mechanisms are sometimes called ___________ mechanisms.






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






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






13. _________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






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






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






16. Alcohol - tobacco and marijuana are often called ____________ drugs






17. The ________________ effect is the warming of the Earth's surface that is produced when solar heat becomes trapped by layers of carbon dioxide and other gases






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






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






20. The ___________-______ virus is believed to cause chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) - mononucleosis - and multiple sclerosis (MS)






21. The first tube that the sperm cells enter is the vas deferens - which connects the testes to the _____________ gland.






22. 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






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






24. __________ (Men or Women?) commit the most suicides






25. ____________ disorder is a mood disorder characterized by alternating episodes of mania and depression






26. The final tube through which the semen travels is the ___________.






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






28. In the fourth stage - or the ____________ stage - the first signs of recovery occur






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






30. The testes are originally formed inside the body near the abdomen. However - just before birth - they descend into a pouch of loose skin called the ____________.






31. 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






32. For a disease to be transferred - a person must come into contact with the disease-producing agent - or ___________ - such as a virus - bacterium - or fungus






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






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






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






36. The least common form of asthma is ___________ asthma






37. Synonymous with abstinence - ____________ can be defined as the self-imposed avoidance of sexual intimacy






38. _____________ - or marijuana - has been labeled a mild hallucinogen for a number of years - and some experts now consider it to be a drug category in itself






39. Birth occurs in three stages. The process of birth is called _________.






40. The __________ monitors and regulates the quality of municipal drinking water supplies






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






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






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






44. The fourth link in the chain of infection is the mode of ________________ - or the way that pathogens are passed from reservoirs to susceptible hosts






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






46. ___________ (Men or Women?) are more likely to attempt suicide






47. The most common sexual orientation throughout the world is known as ______________ - which refers to an attraction to opposite-gender partners






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






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






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