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DSST Health - 2
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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. An ___________ is an inscription on a grave marker or monument
Epitaph.
Entry.
Denial.
Anger.
2. A second type of disposition is _____________ - which refers to a nonground burial
Hallucinogenic
Paraphilia.
Stalking
Entombment.
3. Electrical _______________ is a method to test for the percentage of body fat using resistance to the flow of electrical current
Complementary.
Impedance.
. Lower.
Angioplasty.
4. 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
Durable.
Loss of control.
Incubation.
Partner.
5. Alcohol abuse by college students usually takes place through a drinking pattern called __________ drinking.
Isokinetic.
Binge.
Scrotum.
Placenta.
6. Muscular strength can be improved best by training activities that use the _____________ principle
BMI (body mass index).
Gaseous.
Platelet.
Overload.
7. Cancer of the _____________ is the third most common form of cancer in men and a leading cause of death from cancer in older men
Chlamydia.
Transmission.
Prostate.
Water.
8. A ______________ is an established amount that an insured person must pay before the insurance company pays for medical costs
Hallucinogenic
Deductible.
Exhaustion.
Harassment.
9. The physiologically active - dependence-producing drug found in tobacco is known as ____________
Testicle.
Gaseous.
Nicotine.
Chest.
10. ______________ refers to a consistently elevated blood pressure
Contact.
Alcoholism.
ICSH (interstitial cell-stimulating hormone).
Hypertension.
11. By the end of young adulthood - most people are ready to accomplish the second developmental task of establishing _______________.
Gateway.
Kubler-Ross.
Independence.
Mononucleosis.
12. ______________ is a system of treatment that avoids drugs and surgery and emphasizes the use of natural agents to correct underlying imbalances
Wellness.
Chronic.
Post-abortion.
Naturopathy.
13. The fifth developmental task of developing __________ usually presents itself to people between young adulthood and midlife - when it appears important to establish one or more intimate relationships
Intimacy
Infatuation.
MSW (municipal solid waste).
Hypertension.
14. A lack of _____________ is a significant risk factor for heart disease
Rheumatic.
Risk.
Exercise.
Carcinogens.
15. The uterus is lined with a thick spongy tissue called the ______________ - which provides a fertilized egg with nourishment during the early stages of development
Fossil
D.
Endometrium.
Depressant.
16. Such methods are called defense mechanisms. ______________ is the most basic of all defense mechanisms.
Repression.
THR (target heart rate).
Dependence.
Clinical.
17. Nearly 60% of all motor vehicle crashes are caused by ______________
Occupational.
Rhinitis.
Speeding.
Hypertension.
18. ________________ health care includes acupuncture - chiropractic - homeopathy - naturopathy - herbalism - reflexology - and ayurveda
Alternative.
Breast.
Grief
Alzheimer's.
19. _____________ exercises are muscular strength exercises in which the resistance is so great that the object cannot be moved
. Gender.
Isometric.
Singlehood.
Socialization.
20. ______________ treatment is manipulation of the vertebral column to relieve pressure and cure illness
Endometrium.
Transmission.
Chiropractic.
Chlamydia.
21. ____________ is a hormone which is required by the body for the effective metabolism of glucose (blood sugar)
Insulin.
Fear.
Adulthood.
HPV (human papillomavirus).
22. The ability of joints to function through an intended range of motion is known as _____________
Anaerobic.
Immunotherapy.
Flexibility.
Fossil
23. __________ stress can occur when someone is not able to respond immediately to a threat (real or imaginary)
Atria.
Chronic.
PPA (phenylpropanolamine).
Intimacy.
24. _________ is temporary immunity achieved by providing antibodies to a person exposed to a particular pathogen
Epidemic.
Companionate.
PAI (passively acquired immunity).
Orientation.
25. About 75% of all motor vehicle accidents occur close to _________
Crisis.
Erectile.
Home.
Radiation.
26. _______________ agents in the form of bacteria - viruses - and protozoa enter the water supply through human and animal wastes
Indirect.
Atherosclerosis.
Dehydration.
Pathogenic.
27. A __________________ occlusion is a blockage to arteries supplying blood to the cerebral cortex of the brain
Cerebrovascular.
Frequency.
Biological.
Mental health.
28. 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
Unhealthy.
Shyness.
Mutations
Entombment.
29. _______ is a type of acquired immunity resulting from the body's response to pathogens introduced into the body through immunizations
Lung.
Exposure.
HDL (high-density lipoprotein).
AAI (artificially acquired immunity).
30. Pulmonary ____________ is an irreversible disease process in which the alveoli are destroyed
Home.
Emphysema.
Absorption.
Menopause.
31. ________-___________ syndrome is a mental disorder which affects some women who have had an abortion
Vegan.
Additives.
Fossil
Post-abortion.
32. Positive use of stress is called ____________.
Eustress.
Ayurveda.
Exhaustion.
Compulsion.
33. These defense mechanisms are sometimes called ___________ mechanisms.
Socialization.
Composition.
Flight.
Coping.
34. _______________ is a viral infection characterized by weakness - fatigue - swollen glands - sore throat - and low-grade fever
Fermentation.
Mononucleosis.
Six. Blood's functions -
Gaseous.
35. 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
Prostate.
Unhealthy.
Syphilis.
Additives.
36. ________ is the process of adopting the admired behavior patterns of another person
Partner.
Modeling.
Radon.
Osteoarthritis.
37. _____________ are a class of drugs that includes a variety of volatile compounds that generally produce unpredictable - drunklike effects in users
Rhinitis.
Placenta.
Inhalants.
Alternative.
38. Small amounts of _______ are essential to the body
Naturopathy.
Plateau.
Fat.
Harassment.
39. Inorganic materials - called ____________ - make up nearly 5% of the body
Abraham Maslow.
Minerals.
Smoking.
SLE (Systemic lupus erythematosus).
40. _______________ energy production is the body's means of energy production when the necessary amount of oxygen is not available
Scrotum.
Decline.
Codependence.
Anaerobic.
41. __________ ___________ is an increase in the earth's atmospheric temperature when averaged across seasons and geographical regions
Clinical.
Global warming.
Contraception.
Menarche
42. Direct _______________ usually involves the administration of large amounts of depressant drugs which eventually causes all central nervous system functions to stop
Euthanasia.
SLE (Systemic lupus erythematosus).
AAI (artificially acquired immunity).
Infatuation.
43. 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
PAI (passively acquired immunity).
Condom.
Hate.
Denial.
44. ______________ is the insertion of fine needles into the body to alter electroenergy fields and cure disease
Acupuncture
Placenta.
Depression.
Overload.
45. The amount of energy (in calories) your body requires to maintain basic functions such as blood circulation and glandular activity is called ___________
Embalming.
Hate.
BMR (basal metabolic rate).
Fetus.
46. This process is called ____________ identification.
Smoking.
Gender.
22.5%.
Psychoactive.
47. ______________ exercises use mechanical devices that provide resistances that consistently overload muscles throughout the entire range of motion
Rehabilitation.
Prodromal.
Decline.
Isokinetic.
48. The _________ is the external - cylinder-shaped organ through which urine and sperm pass out of the body
Melanoma.
Anorexia.
Penis.
Chronic.
49. 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
Ionizing.
Psychosomatic.
PCB (polychlorinated biphenyls).
Spiritual.
50. Surpassed only by lung cancer - __________ cancer is the second leading cause of death from cancer in women
Vasocongestion.
Bisexuals
Breast.
Clinical.