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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. ______________ heart failure is the inability of the heart to pump out all the blood that returns to it - which can lead to dangerous fluid accumulations in veins - lungs - and kidneys






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






3. 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






4. ___________ burial is the most common method.






5. _________ is temporary immunity achieved by providing antibodies to a person exposed to a particular pathogen






6. Physicians orders of do not resuscitate (DNR) is an example of _____________ or passive euthanasia






7. 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






8. A cancer screening procedure in which cells are removed from the cervix and examined for precancerous changes is known as a ________ test






9. A potentially fatal elevation of the BAC - often resulting from heavy - rapid consumption of alcohol is known as __________ alcohol intoxication






10. The Medicare Prescription Drug Improvement and Modernization Act of 2003 is now referred to as Medicare Part _____






11. Once referred to as venereal diseases - _________'s are infectious diseases that are spread primarily through intimate sexual contact






12. Alcohol is classified as a CNS (Central Nervous System) ______________ drug






13. The amount of energy (in calories) your body requires to maintain basic functions such as blood circulation and glandular activity is called ___________






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






15. Alcohol - tobacco and marijuana are often called ____________ drugs






16. _________ is a strong feeling of displeasure that can range from annoyance to complete fury






17. _____________ is most frequently found in the skin - nose - mouth - throat - stomach - intestinal tract - glands - nerves - breasts - urinary and genital structures - lungs - kidneys - and liver.






18. ____________ nervosa is a disorder of emotional origin in which appetite and hunger are suppressed and marked weight loss occurs






19. In human reproduction - the fertilized egg is implanted in the ___________ and grows into a fetus






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






21. 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






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






23. During the sexual response cycle - ______________ is the engorgement of tissues that results when more blood is flowing into an organ than is flowing out






24. By _________ adulthood - the aging process has changed a person's physical appearance






25. The occurrence of more than the expected number of cases of a disease in a particular community or region is called an ____________






26. ______________ is the insertion of fine needles into the body to alter electroenergy fields and cure disease






27. The fourth link in the chain of infection is the mode of ________________ - or the way that pathogens are passed from reservoirs to susceptible hosts






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






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






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






31. Body _______________ is the makeup of the body in terms of muscle - bone - fat - and other elements






32. _________________ 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






33. ____________ is the major risk factor associated with sudden cardiac death.






34. A lack of _____________ is a significant risk factor for heart disease






35. 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






36. Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are widespread air pollutants from ___________ fuel combustion






37. Passionate love - also described as romantic love or _____________ - is a state of extreme absorption in another






38. Power plants that use water from lakes and rivers to cool their stream turbines cause ___________ pollution






39. _______________ is a surgical procedure that involves sealing off about half of the stomach with surgical staples






40. Also known as the common cold - acute ____________ is the sudden onset of nasal inflammation






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






42. According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs - _______________ needs are the most basic needs






43. A _______________ risk factor is an attribute that a person has or is exposed to that increases the likelihood that he or she will develop some form of heart disease






44. The best way to add muscle mass is through ________________ training such as weight training






45. In the context of health - _______________ refers to a process in which individuals or groups of people gain increasing measures of control over their health






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






47. About 75% of all motor vehicle accidents occur close to _________






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






49. ________ is an illness that causes severe exhaustion - fatigue - aches - and depression and mostly affects women in their thirties and forties






50. The least common form of asthma is ___________ asthma