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






2. In general - ______________ excite or increase the activity of the central nervous system






3. Direct _______________ usually involves the administration of large amounts of depressant drugs which eventually causes all central nervous system functions to stop






4. Studies indicate that a smoker's risk of ________________ disease decreases quickly after quitting regardless of how long they smoked






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






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






7. The principal cause for the development of coronary heart disease is ________________ - which is a buildup of plaque on the inner walls of arteries






8. The most common alternative to marriage is _______________.






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






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






11. Induced abortions undertaken during the sixth through ninth weeks of pregnancy are generally done through ____________ aspiration of the uterine contents






12. A ___________ is a contraceptive device that also helps to protect against STDs






13. Increasing physical activity stimulates the release of ________________.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






21. The ___________ is a soft rubber cup with a springlike metal rim that - when properly fitted and inserted by the user - rests in the top of the vagina






22. Studies have shown that in addition to food - shelter - and consistent care - infants need _______ and affection.






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






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






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






26. Harm that is committed against a child is referred to as __________ abuse






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






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






29. The ________________ dimension of health includes the degree to which a person is able to cope with stress - remain flexible - and compromise to resolve conflict






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






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






32. A strong affection or deep concern for another person is _______.






33. The average-sized adult has approximately _______ quarts of blood in his or her circulatory system

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34. Muscular strength can be improved best by training activities that use the _____________ principle






35. In the chain of infection - pathogenic agents enter the bodies of uninfected people through the portal of _________






36. Because of its vague symptoms - ____________ cancer has been referred to as a silent cancer






37. Terminally ill people often follow the anger stage with the _____________ stage






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






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






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






41. ___________ improves memory and alertness and can help people perform cognitive tasks at peak levels






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






43. The final tube through which the semen travels is the ___________.






44. COLD is made up of two separate - but related diseases. Chronic ____________ is the persistent inflammation and infection of the smaller airways within the lung






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






46. Caused by a nongonoccal bacterium - ____________ is considered to be the most prevalent STD in the United States today






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






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






49. This level of intensity is called the ________.






50. 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