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DSST Health - 2
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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Jean ___________ - a Swiss psychologist - was influenced by Freud's work as he worked on his own theories of development
Piaget.
Podiatrists.
Indirect.
Heterosexuality.
2. Surpassed only by lung cancer - __________ cancer is the second leading cause of death from cancer in women
Breast.
Generativity.
Pap.
Immune.
3. _________________ - which are the body's primary source of energy - are chemical compounds composed of sugar units
Carbohydrates.
Benign.
Complementary.
Stalking
4. Three common aspects of addictive behavior are ______________ - compulsion - and loss of control.
. Gender.
Exposure.
LDL (Low-density lipoprotein).
Anorexia.
5. _______________ is a general term under which a variety of infectious respiratory conditions can be placed
Platelet.
Pneumonia.
Diaphragm
Pancreatic.
6. The body is protected by two types or components of defenses
. Lower.
Community
_______________ defenses are first-line defenses - since they physically separate the internal body from the external environment. Mechanical.
Radiation.
7. _____________ is the process of using formaldehyde-based fluids to replace the blood components
Vasocongestion.
Embalming.
Endometrium.
Pesticide.
8. A potentially fatal elevation of the BAC - often resulting from heavy - rapid consumption of alcohol is known as __________ alcohol intoxication
A.
Endorphins.
Recovery.
Acute.
9. ________-___________ syndrome is a mental disorder which affects some women who have had an abortion
Ovolactovegetarian.
Neglect.
Fetal.
Post-abortion.
10. Young _______________ is a time of major transitions for people
Osteoarthritis.
Adulthood.
Atria.
HMO (Health Maintenance Organizations).
11. Whether it's called social graces - skills - or insights - ___________ ability is the third dimension of total health
Hypertension.
Synergistic.
Obsession.
Social.
12. The uterus is lined with a thick spongy tissue called the ______________ - which provides a fertilized egg with nourishment during the early stages of development
Spiritual.
Endometrium.
Resolution.
Home.
13. Alcohol abuse by college students usually takes place through a drinking pattern called __________ drinking.
Binge.
Podiatrists.
Radiation.
Singlehood.
14. _________ is a general term of a wide variety of crises that result from blood vessel damage in the brain
Ozone.
Stroke.
Global warming.
Agent.
15. Some older people experience a loss of short-term memory. About one in 20 adults develops ___________________ disease - a serious disorder in which the person slowly loses the ability to remember and reason.
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16. _____________ are a class of drugs that includes a variety of volatile compounds that generally produce unpredictable - drunklike effects in users
PAI (passively acquired immunity).
Breast.
Inhalants.
Gateway.
17. Many traditional food pairings - such as beans and rice or corn and beans - emerged as dietary staples because they are ______________ proteins
Chronic.
Incubation.
PAD (Peripheral artery disease).
Complementary.
18. _________________ 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
Plateau.
Depression.
CFS (chronic fatigue syndrome).
Intellectual.
19. How you feel about yourself is known as your ______-________
Distress.
Self-esteem.
Empowerment.
Intimacy.
20. 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
Homosexuality.
Tolerance.
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Oxidation.
21. ______ can be defined as the degree of danger that goes along with a situation
Wellness.
Prostate.
Lung.
Risk.
22. An ___________________ is a diet that excludes all meat but does include the consumption of eggs and dairy products
Ovolactovegetarian.
LDL (Low-density lipoprotein).
MSW (municipal solid waste).
Men.
23. ____________ is a hormone which is required by the body for the effective metabolism of glucose (blood sugar)
Insulin.
Emotions.
STD (sexually transmitted diseases).
MSW (municipal solid waste).
24. ____________ is a crime involving an assailant's planned efforts to pursue an intended victim
Uterus.
Psychoanalytic.
Stalking
Euthanasia.
25. Empowerment is the key to successful ______________ based health promotion
Fermentation.
Osteopathy
Identity.
Community
26. This level of intensity is called the ________.
Incubation.
Eutrophication.
Intimacy
THR (target heart rate).
27. Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are widespread air pollutants from ___________ fuel combustion
Helper T.
Fossil
Intimacy.
Codependence.
28. Two upper chambers - called _________ - and two lower chambers - called ventricles - form the heart
40
Angioplasty.
Atria.
Composition.
29. _____________ is an inflammatory process in the liver and can be caused by several viruses
Hepatitis.
Child.
Chest.
Shyness.
30. According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs - _______________ needs are the most basic needs
Physiological.
Infatuation.
Depression.
Epitaph.
31. Some physical disorders that result from stress are ________________.
Integrity.
ICSH (interstitial cell-stimulating hormone).
Labor.
Psychosomatic.
32. Studies indicate that a smoker's risk of ________________ disease decreases quickly after quitting regardless of how long they smoked
Complementary.
BMR (basal metabolic rate).
Cardiovascular.
Asthma.
33. By the end of young adulthood - most people are ready to accomplish the second developmental task of establishing _______________.
Epstein-Barr.
Cardiovascular
Hypertension.
Independence.
34. Sexual _______________ refers to the direction in which people focus their sexual interests
Testicle.
Orientation.
OTC (Over the counter).
Type I.
35. Fertilization occurs in a narrow tube called the _____________ tube that connects an ovary and the uterus
Morals.
Cardiovascular
Fallopian.
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36. _____________ - which are the primary components of muscle and connective tissue - are compounds composed of chains of amino acids
Chemotherapy.
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Emotional.
Proteins.
37. __________ ________ is a state of well-being of the mind
Alternative.
BMR (basal metabolic rate).
Ayurveda.
Mental health.
38. When used on a routine basis - _______ medications should be carefully discussed with a physician or pharmacist.
Codependence.
OTC (Over the counter).
PAI (passively acquired immunity).
Crisis.
39. After ovulation - the secretory phase of the menstrual cycle starts when the remnants of the graafian follicle restructure themselves into a corpus ____________
Luteum.
Synergistic.
Social.
AAI (artificially acquired immunity).
40. By _________ adulthood - the aging process has changed a person's physical appearance
Erectile.
Older.
Flight.
Control.
41. ______________ of training refers to the number of times per week a person should exercise
Intellectual.
Decline.
Impedance.
Frequency.
42. The third stage of infection is known as the _____________ stage - also called the acme or acute stage - and is often the most unpleasant stage for the host
Morals.
Clinical.
Empowerment.
Breast.
43. Diseases associated with smokeless tobacco include oral cancer - periodontal disease and cancer of the digestive and ___________ systems
Smog.
Eustress.
Repression.
Urinary
44. Body _______________ is the makeup of the body in terms of muscle - bone - fat - and other elements
Older.
Directives.
Composition.
Obsession.
45. In K
BMR (basal metabolic rate).
Denial.
Crisis.
Isokinetic.
46. During the sexual response cycle - ______________ is the engorgement of tissues that results when more blood is flowing into an organ than is flowing out
Dehydration.
Vasocongestion.
Psychoanalytic.
Endorphins.
47. A ______________ is an established amount that an insured person must pay before the insurance company pays for medical costs
Saturated.
Prostate.
Complementary.
Deductible.
48. 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 ________________.
Tolerance.
Rehabilitation.
Immune.
Self-esteem.
49. Secondhand tobacco smoke can increase the risk of acute _________ attacks that require hospital emergency care
Global warming.
Intrinsic.
Asthma.
Atria.
50. The fourth developmental task is developing _________ skills
Unintentional.
Social.
. Bronchitis.
Exposure.