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DSST Health - 2

Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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  • Match each statement with the correct term.
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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. Inorganic materials - called ____________ - make up nearly 5% of the body






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






3. ___________ is a debilitating chronic disease that has a significant effect on the human body






4. The first tube that the sperm cells enter is the vas deferens - which connects the testes to the _____________ gland.






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






6. The third stage of the sexual response pattern for males and females is the ___________ stage






7. A primary form of fat found in the blood is known as _________________






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






9. The _______________ phase is the portion of tobacco smoke composed of small suspended particles.






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






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






12. _________________ - which are the body's primary source of energy - are chemical compounds composed of sugar units






13. They have established a ___________ identity






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






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






16. Birth occurs in three stages. The process of birth is called _________.






17. ________ rape is a form of acquaintance rape that involves forced sexual intercourse by a dating partner






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






19. _____________ is the process of using formaldehyde-based fluids to replace the blood components






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






21. Nicotine increases blood _____________ adhesiveness






22. It consists of four stages. The first is the ____________ stage.






23. In the fourth stage - or the ____________ stage - the first signs of recovery occur






24. ___________ is the biological passing of physical traits from parents to their children






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






26. ___________ burial is the most common method.






27. ______________ drugs work by destroying cancer cells' ability to use important materials or carry out cell division in a normal manner






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






29. Once the extent of heart attack damage is identified - a physician or team of physicians can decide on a medical course of action






30. _________ is a general term of a wide variety of crises that result from blood vessel damage in the brain






31. ______________ is a system of treatment that avoids drugs and surgery and emphasizes the use of natural agents to correct underlying imbalances






32. _________ is damage resulting from restricted blood flow to the extremities - especially the legs and feet






33. This level of intensity is called the ________.






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






35. __________ ________ is a state of well-being of the mind






36. People may feel _______ when they believe that they are in danger






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






38. AIDS is caused by HIV - a virus that attacks the __________ ___ cells of the immune system






39. In insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus - or _______ ___ diabetes - the body produces little or no insulin






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






41. The first link in the chain of infection is the disease-causing _________.






42. _____________ - or marijuana - has been labeled a mild hallucinogen for a number of years - and some experts now consider it to be a drug category in itself






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






44. Spiritual health includes one's __________ - ethics - intrinsic values and beliefs






45. ________ is the process of adopting the admired behavior patterns of another person






46. A second type of disposition is _____________ - which refers to a nonground burial






47. Jean ___________ - a Swiss psychologist - was influenced by Freud's work as he worked on his own theories of development






48. Noncancerous - or ___________ tumors do not spread






49. The most common alternative to marriage is _______________.






50. ________________ injuries are injuries that have occurred without anyone intending that any harm be done