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DSST Health - 2
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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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Match each statement with the correct term.
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1. ________________ health care includes acupuncture - chiropractic - homeopathy - naturopathy - herbalism - reflexology - and ayurveda
Stimulants.
Alternative.
Fiber.
Plateau.
2. Assuming _________________ is the third developmental task that younger people are expected to progress in
Responsibility
SLE (Systemic lupus erythematosus).
Endurance.
Denial.
3. In urban areas located in cooler climates - sulfur oxides and particulate matter combine with moisture to form a grayish haze known as _______
22.5%.
Smog.
Decline.
Deductible.
4. __________ gas is a naturally occurring radioactive gas produced by the decay of uranium
MSW (municipal solid waste).
Ovarian
TSS (Toxic shock syndrome).
Radon.
5. Smoking ________ therapies are available in a variety of forms - including nicotine gum - trans dermal patches - nicotine inhalation devices - and oral medications that affect neurotransmitters
Shyness.
Currently popular is an extensive form of surgery called coronary artery ___________ surgery. Bypass.
Cessation
Practitioners.
6. Although it actually means any close - mutual - verbal or nonverbal behavior within a relationship - when most people hear the word ____________ - they think about shared touching - kissing - and even intercourse
Singlehood.
Set point.
Obsession.
Intimacy.
7. Cancer of the ____________ is among the least common forms of cancer; however - it represents the most common solid tumor in men between the ages of 20 and 34 years
Depressants.
Identity.
. Lower.
Testicle.
8. It consists of four stages. The first is the ____________ stage.
Date.
Excitement.
Flexibility.
Condom.
9. ______________ exercises use mechanical devices that provide resistances that consistently overload muscles throughout the entire range of motion
Abraham Maslow.
Paraphilia.
Isokinetic.
Diabetes.
10. _________ is a general term of a wide variety of crises that result from blood vessel damage in the brain
Impedance.
Stroke.
Ayurveda.
BAC (Blood alcohol concentration).
11. The _________ is the external - cylinder-shaped organ through which urine and sperm pass out of the body
Fat.
Coronary.
Penis.
Adulthood.
12. These defense mechanisms are sometimes called ___________ mechanisms.
Orientation.
Coping.
Heterosexuality.
Orgasmic
13. The average-sized adult has approximately _______ quarts of blood in his or her circulatory system
14. _______________ provide services related to an understanding of behavior patterns or perceptions
Companionate.
Flexibility.
Psychologists.
Podiatrists.
15. The ability of joints to function through an intended range of motion is known as _____________
Ionizing.
Flexibility.
Prostate.
Biological.
16. Health ________________ is a financial agreement between an insurance company and an individual or group for the payment of health costs
Medicare.
New host.
Removal.
Insurance.
17. The health effects of _______________ exposure depend on many factors including the duration - type - dose of exposure - and individual sensitivity
Gender.
Fermentation.
Radiation.
Love.
18. By time it reaches the uterus - a layer of cells that develops into an organ called the _____________ surrounds the embryo
Placenta.
Benign.
Fetal.
Spiritual.
19. _____________ is most frequently found in the skin - nose - mouth - throat - stomach - intestinal tract - glands - nerves - breasts - urinary and genital structures - lungs - kidneys - and liver.
Transmission.
Women.
Carcinoma.
Luteum.
20. The physiologically active - dependence-producing drug found in tobacco is known as ____________
Wellness.
Nicotine.
Depressant.
Acid.
21. Nearly 60% of all motor vehicle crashes are caused by ______________
Speeding.
Chiropractic.
Atria.
Currently popular is an extensive form of surgery called coronary artery ___________ surgery. Bypass.
22. ____________ is a crime involving an assailant's planned efforts to pursue an intended victim
Companionate.
Coronary.
Bipolar.
Stalking
23. A potentially fatal elevation of the BAC - often resulting from heavy - rapid consumption of alcohol is known as __________ alcohol intoxication
40
Androgyny
Anger.
Acute.
24. The American Cancer Society recommends women begin routine mammograms at age ______
40
Diaphragm
Community
THR (target heart rate).
25. _______________ is a system of medical practice that combines allopathic principles with specific attention to postural mechanics of the body
Currently popular is an extensive form of surgery called coronary artery ___________ surgery. Bypass.
Resistance.
Endorphins.
Osteopathy
26. During the sexual response cycle - ______________ is the engorgement of tissues that results when more blood is flowing into an organ than is flowing out
Vasocongestion.
Pathogen.
Erectile.
Stimulants.
27. __________ (men or women?) are more likely to use - abuse - and be dependent on illicit drugs
Men.
Euthanasia.
Atria.
Immune.
28. The most common sexual orientation throughout the world is known as ______________ - which refers to an attraction to opposite-gender partners
Heterosexuality.
CFS (chronic fatigue syndrome).
Control.
Social phobia.
29. The passage of nutrients or alcohol through the walls of the stomach or intestinal tract into the bloodstream is known as _______________
Nicotine.
Eutrophication.
Hallucinogenic
Absorption.
30. 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
Directives.
Atherosclerosis.
Durable.
SLE (Systemic lupus erythematosus).
31. _____________ is the process of using formaldehyde-based fluids to replace the blood components
Embalming.
Anger.
Ozone.
Pancreatic.
32. Alcohol is classified as a CNS (Central Nervous System) ______________ drug
Absorption.
Depressant.
Aerobic
Ozone.
33. A ___________ headache is a very severe headache that can be triggered by stress.
Date.
Euthanasia.
Gaseous.
Migraine.
34. Withdrawal - or ___________ interruptus - is the contraceptive practice in which the erect penis is removed from the vagina just before ejaculation of semen
Social phobia.
Coitus.
Podiatrists.
Mononucleosis.
35. _____________ are a class of drugs that includes a variety of volatile compounds that generally produce unpredictable - drunklike effects in users
Angioplasty.
. Lower.
Inhalants.
Chemotherapy.
36. The third stage of the sexual response pattern for males and females is the ___________ stage
Orgasmic
Occupational.
Podiatrists.
Preference.
37. Some professional nurses specialize in a clinical area and become certified as nurse _________________.
Heredity.
Practitioners.
HDL (high-density lipoprotein).
Stimulants.
38. By _________ adulthood - the aging process has changed a person's physical appearance
Sigmund Freud.
Melanoma.
Older.
Embalming.
39. 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
Shyness.
Helper T.
Morals.
Pathogenic.
40. ___________ (Men or Women?) are more likely to attempt suicide
Empowerment.
Genetic.
Dehydration.
Women.
41. _________________ is a specific term for any procedure used to prevent the fertilization of an ovum
Integrity.
Reservoir
PPA (phenylpropanolamine).
Contraception.
42. An agent used to destroy insects and other pests is known as a ______________
Plateau.
Psychoactive.
Fossil
Pesticide.
43. When used on a routine basis - _______ medications should be carefully discussed with a physician or pharmacist.
Reservoir
Syphilis.
OTC (Over the counter).
Additives.
44. Jean ___________ - a Swiss psychologist - was influenced by Freud's work as he worked on his own theories of development
Anger.
Piaget.
Diabetes.
Carbon monoxide.
45. Scientists who study the effects of stress on health often refer to two primary personality types as type ___ and type B.
Penis.
A.
Indirect.
Women.
46. In human reproduction - the fertilized egg is implanted in the ___________ and grows into a fetus
Uterus.
ICSH (interstitial cell-stimulating hormone).
Abortion.
HMO (Health Maintenance Organizations).
47. ________-___________ syndrome is a mental disorder which affects some women who have had an abortion
Depressant.
Post-abortion.
Modeling.
Directives.
48. A primary form of fat found in the blood is known as _________________
Cholesterol.
Water.
Greenhouse.
Placenta.
49. People whose preference for sexual partners includes both genders are referred to as ____________
Carbohydrates.
General adaptation.
Radiation.
Bisexuals
50. _________s are a group of hydrocarbons causing a great deal of concern because of their presence in the water supply
Contraception.
PCB (polychlorinated biphenyls).
Abraham Maslow.
A.