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DSST Health - 2
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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. The final stage of the sexual response pattern for males and females is the ______________ stage
Chiropractic.
Resolution.
Progressive.
Obsession.
2. In general - ______________ excite or increase the activity of the central nervous system
LDL (Low-density lipoprotein).
Dyspareunia.
Chlamydia.
Stimulants.
3. Direct _______________ usually involves the administration of large amounts of depressant drugs which eventually causes all central nervous system functions to stop
Insurance.
Euthanasia.
Coronary.
Incubation.
4. Studies indicate that a smoker's risk of ________________ disease decreases quickly after quitting regardless of how long they smoked
Integrity.
Cardiovascular.
Community
Endurance.
5. Also known as the common cold - acute ____________ is the sudden onset of nasal inflammation
PAI (passively acquired immunity).
HDL (high-density lipoprotein).
Atherosclerosis.
Rhinitis.
6. Empowerment is the key to successful ______________ based health promotion
Isometric.
Independence.
. Bronchitis.
Community
7. The principal cause for the development of coronary heart disease is ________________ - which is a buildup of plaque on the inner walls of arteries
Adulthood.
Atherosclerosis.
Responsibility
Anaerobic.
8. The most common alternative to marriage is _______________.
Singlehood.
Minerals.
Denial.
Independence.
9. Alcohol - tobacco and marijuana are often called ____________ drugs
Congestive.
PPA (phenylpropanolamine).
Gateway.
Isometric.
10. When patients realize that bargaining can only postpone their fate - they may begin the ______________ stage
Syphilis.
Depression
New host.
Inhalants.
11. Induced abortions undertaken during the sixth through ninth weeks of pregnancy are generally done through ____________ aspiration of the uterine contents
Love.
Hepatitis.
Control.
Vacuum.
12. A ___________ is a contraceptive device that also helps to protect against STDs
Self-esteem.
Condom.
Homicide.
Alcoholism.
13. Increasing physical activity stimulates the release of ________________.
Depressant.
Endorphins.
Naturopathy.
SLE (Systemic lupus erythematosus).
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
Transmission.
Platelet.
Epidemic.
Fetus.
15. The process of teaching behavior based on the beliefs and habits of the family and community is called ________________
Socialization.
Men.
Portal.
Flight.
16. The health effects of _______________ exposure depend on many factors including the duration - type - dose of exposure - and individual sensitivity
Radiation.
Celibacy.
Impedance.
Social phobia.
17. An irrational - repetitive - forced action - usually associated with an obsession is called a ______________
Compulsion.
Carcinoma.
HDL (high-density lipoprotein).
Cessation
18. _________ is a strong feeling of displeasure that can range from annoyance to complete fury
Post-abortion.
Inhalants.
Wellness.
Anger.
19. __________ ________ is a state of well-being of the mind
Risk.
Singlehood.
Mental health.
_______________ defenses are first-line defenses - since they physically separate the internal body from the external environment. Mechanical.
20. A numerical expression of body weigh based on height and weight is referred to as the __________
BMI (body mass index).
Mononucleosis.
. Gender.
Testicle.
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
Isokinetic.
Men.
Diaphragm
Stimulants.
22. Studies have shown that in addition to food - shelter - and consistent care - infants need _______ and affection.
Stroke.
PCB (polychlorinated biphenyls).
Love.
LDL (Low-density lipoprotein).
23. ________________ injuries are injuries that have occurred without anyone intending that any harm be done
Carcinogens.
Nicotine.
Unintentional.
Tolerance.
24. The trash that is collected from our homes is referred to as ________.
MSW (municipal solid waste).
A.
Atherosclerosis.
Particulate.
25. Body _______________ is the makeup of the body in terms of muscle - bone - fat - and other elements
Depression
Empowerment.
Lung.
Composition.
26. Harm that is committed against a child is referred to as __________ abuse
. Lower.
Thermal.
Child.
Stroke.
27. The body is protected by two types or components of defenses
_______________ defenses are first-line defenses - since they physically separate the internal body from the external environment. Mechanical.
Indirect.
Diaphragm
Kubler-Ross.
28. Birth occurs in three stages. The process of birth is called _________.
Vasocongestion.
Bargaining.
Labor.
Syphilis.
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
Alzheimer's.
Emotional.
Integrity.
Radon.
30. A transition such as divorce - separation - or loss of a job at around age 40 is sometimes called a mid-life ____________
Crisis.
Bipolar.
Spiritual.
Flexibility.
31. Withdrawal - or ___________ interruptus - is the contraceptive practice in which the erect penis is removed from the vagina just before ejaculation of semen
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Platelet.
Set point.
Coitus.
32. A strong affection or deep concern for another person is _______.
Love.
Directives.
Osteoporosis.
Penis.
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
Emotional.
. Gender.
Agent.
Overload.
35. In the chain of infection - pathogenic agents enter the bodies of uninfected people through the portal of _________
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Vegan.
Adulthood.
Entry.
36. Because of its vague symptoms - ____________ cancer has been referred to as a silent cancer
Anorexia.
Directives.
Identity.
Ovarian
37. Terminally ill people often follow the anger stage with the _____________ stage
Abraham Maslow.
Bargaining.
Chiropractic.
Epstein-Barr.
38. The Medicare Prescription Drug Improvement and Modernization Act of 2003 is now referred to as Medicare Part _____
D.
Erectile.
Generativity.
Greenhouse.
39. _____________ - or the blending of both feminine and masculine qualities - is more clearly evident in our society now than ever before
Complementary.
Androgyny
Resistance.
Infatuation.
40. _______________ is a surgical procedure that involves sealing off about half of the stomach with surgical staples
Psychosomatic.
Gastroplasty.
Decline.
Cervical.
41. ___________ improves memory and alertness and can help people perform cognitive tasks at peak levels
Plateau.
Fossil
Codependence.
Exercise.
42. The first tube that the sperm cells enter is the vas deferens - which connects the testes to the _____________ gland.
Love.
HMO (Health Maintenance Organizations).
Prostate.
Carcinoma.
43. The final tube through which the semen travels is the ___________.
Fermentation.
Urethra.
Men.
. Bronchitis.
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
Mental health.
. Bronchitis.
Menopause.
Fallopian.
45. _________________ is a specific term for any procedure used to prevent the fertilization of an ovum
Identity.
Contraception.
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Men.
46. Caused by a nongonoccal bacterium - ____________ is considered to be the most prevalent STD in the United States today
Cardiovascular
Socialization.
Chlamydia.
Love.
47. ______________ is a system of treatment that avoids drugs and surgery and emphasizes the use of natural agents to correct underlying imbalances
Stroke.
Nicotine.
Naturopathy.
MSW (municipal solid waste).
48. ____________ is a hormone which is required by the body for the effective metabolism of glucose (blood sugar)
Insulin.
Endometrium.
Lung.
. Gender.
49. This level of intensity is called the ________.
THR (target heart rate).
Congestive.
Cohabitation.
Alternative.
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
Pap.
PPA (phenylpropanolamine).
Intimacy.
Biological.