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DSST Health - 2

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  • 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. Forming an initial adult ___________ is the first developmental task of this age group and is important in order to have a productive and satisfying life.






2. The ___________-______ virus is believed to cause chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) - mononucleosis - and multiple sclerosis (MS)






3. The passage of nutrients or alcohol through the walls of the stomach or intestinal tract into the bloodstream is known as _______________






4. This level of intensity is called the ________.






5. _________s are a group of hydrocarbons causing a great deal of concern because of their presence in the water supply






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






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






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






9. Such methods are called defense mechanisms. ______________ is the most basic of all defense mechanisms.






10. ____________ disorder is a mood disorder characterized by alternating episodes of mania and depression






11. A numerical expression of body weigh based on height and weight is referred to as the __________






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






13. One example of an ____________ relationship is controlling behavior - when one partner attempts to manage the daily activities of the other partner






14. An ___________ is an inscription on a grave marker or monument






15. Hans Selye found that a person's body adapts to a stressor through a set pattern of physical reactions. He termed this adjustment as the _____________ _______________ syndrome.






16. The body is protected by two types or components of defenses






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






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






19. A form of cardiovascular disease (CVD) - ____________ heart disease - also known as coronary artery disease - involves damage to the vessels that supply blood to the heart muscle






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






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






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






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






24. Created in 1965 by amendments to the Social Security Act - ____________ represents a governmental form of health insurance






25. The health effects of _______________ exposure depend on many factors including the duration - type - dose of exposure - and individual sensitivity






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






27. The _________ layer is a layer of triatomic oxygen that surrounds the Earth and filters much of the sun's radiation before it can reach the Earth's surface






28. ___________ is the refusal to recognize reality.






29. ____________ determinants of death refer to measures of bodily functions.






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






31. How you feel about yourself is known as your ______-________






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






33. 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






34. For young girls - the onset of menstruation - called ____________ - occurs around age 13 but may come somewhat earlier or later.






35. An _______________ is a recurrent - irrational - unwanted thought or impulse






36. ______ can be defined as the degree of danger that goes along with a situation






37. The term ______________ system refers to the body's blood vessels






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






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






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






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






42. The ability of joints to function through an intended range of motion is known as _____________






43. Pulmonary ____________ is an irreversible disease process in which the alveoli are destroyed






44. ________________ is the enrichment of a body of water with nutrients - which causes overabundant growth of plants






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






46. __________ ___________ is an increase in the earth's atmospheric temperature when averaged across seasons and geographical regions






47. The second stage is called ________________.






48. ___________ (Men or Women?) are more likely to attempt suicide






49. The stages in this process have helped form the basis for the modern movement of death education. Perhaps the most widely recognized name in the area is __________-________.






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