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






2. The oldest approach to cancer therapy is the _____________ of tissue suspected to contain cancerous cells






3. The process of teaching behavior based on the beliefs and habits of the family and community is called ________________






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






5. _______________ is a system of medical practice that combines allopathic principles with specific attention to postural mechanics of the body






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






7. 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






8. When patients realize that bargaining can only postpone their fate - they may begin the ______________ stage






9. If a relationship progresses - passionate love is replaced by _____________ love






10. The Drug Induced Rape Prevention and Punishment Act of 1996 adds up to ______ years to the prison sentence of any rapist who uses a drug to incapacitate a victim






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






12. Fertilization occurs in a narrow tube called the _____________ tube that connects an ovary and the uterus






13. The ability to process and act on information - clarify values and beliefs - and exercise decision making skills is part of the _______________ dimension






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






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






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






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






18. The weight range deemed appropriate for people of a specific gender - age - and frame size is referred to as _______________ weight






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20. The trash that is collected from our homes is referred to as ________.






21. The physiologically active - dependence-producing drug found in tobacco is known as ____________






22. ____________ classified human needs into different levels such as self-actualization - esteem - and safety needs






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






24. _____________ radiation is a form of radiation capable of releasing electrons from atoms






25. The process whereby gender _______________ is transmitted to the child is usually more obvious than the practices observed during the gender identity period.






26. _______ _________ is a genetically programmed range of body weight beyond which a person finds it difficult to gain or lose additional weight






27. 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 ____________.






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






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






30. 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






31. People with ___________ __________ fear humiliation or embarrassment while being observed by others






32. ________________ sedate the user - slowing down central nervous system function






33. The _______________ Approach - developed by Sigmund Freud - focuses on a person's development during childhood and how this relates to their subconscious motivations






34. When used on a routine basis - _______ medications should be carefully discussed with a physician or pharmacist.






35. _______________ drugs cause intoxication - altering a persons feelings - behavior - perceptions and moods






36. Smoking ________ therapies are available in a variety of forms - including nicotine gum - trans dermal patches - nicotine inhalation devices - and oral medications that affect neurotransmitters






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






38. S. Supreme Court case _______ v. Wade - the United States joined many of the world's most populated countries in legalizing abortions within certain guidelines.






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






40. By time it reaches the uterus - a layer of cells that develops into an organ called the _____________ surrounds the embryo






41. ______________ is a primary - chronic disease with genetic - psychosocial - and environmental factors influencing its development and manifestations






42. After ovulation - the secretory phase of the menstrual cycle starts when the remnants of the graafian follicle restructure themselves into a corpus ____________






43. Withdrawal - or ___________ interruptus - is the contraceptive practice in which the erect penis is removed from the vagina just before ejaculation of semen






44. The fourth developmental task is developing _________ skills






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






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






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






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






49. _________________ is an emotional state characterized by exaggerated feelings of sadness - melancholy - dejection - worthlessness - emptiness - and hopelessness that are inappropriate and out of proportion to reality






50. The American Cancer Society recommends the letters A -B -C -D and E to help people remember the symptoms of _____________