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DSST Health - 2

Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. This environment forms the second link in the chain of infection and is referred to as the ____________ in which the agent resides.






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






3. Greater ___________ _______ makes possible a higher rate of metabolism which helps to maintain a healthy body weight






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






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






6. 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.






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






8. Two major classes of lipoproteins exist. _________ is the type of lipoprotein that transports the largest amount of cholesterol in the blood stream.






9. _____________ are a class of drugs that includes a variety of volatile compounds that generally produce unpredictable - drunklike effects in users






10. A ____________ is a preference for unusual sexual practices






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






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






13. Empowerment is the key to successful ______________ based health promotion






14. ________________ drugs are psychoactive drugs that produce hallucinations - which are perceived distortions of reality






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






16. Direct _______________ usually involves the administration of large amounts of depressant drugs which eventually causes all central nervous system functions to stop






17. The final stage of the sexual response pattern for males and females is the ______________ stage






18. Diseases associated with smokeless tobacco include oral cancer - periodontal disease and cancer of the digestive and ___________ systems






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






20. The ability of joints to function through an intended range of motion is known as _____________






21. Nicotine increases blood _____________ adhesiveness






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






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






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






25. The third developmental task of the elderly is to establish a sense of ___________ - or a sense of wholeness - concerning the journey that may be nearly complete






26. ____________ is a crime involving an assailant's planned efforts to pursue an intended victim






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






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






29. ________ _____ __________ refers to the tendency of addicted people to continue undesirable behavior regardless of overwhelming negative consequences






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






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






32. Small amounts of _______ are essential to the body






33. 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






34. A __________________ occlusion is a blockage to arteries supplying blood to the cerebral cortex of the brain






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






36. In women - ______________ is known as painful intercourse






37. In K






38. 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






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






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






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






42. ____________ is a traditional Indian medicine based on herbal remedies






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






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






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






46. The active chemical compound found in most over-the-counter diet products is called _________






47. When an illness is __________ - the effect of being ill may extend over long periods of time - perhaps even an entire life






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






49. Cancer of the _____________ is the third most common form of cancer in men and a leading cause of death from cancer in older men






50. Alcohol abuse by college students usually takes place through a drinking pattern called __________ drinking.