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DSST Health - 2
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1. _____________ - or the sharing of living quarters by unmarried people - represents another alternative to marriage
Reservoir
Bargaining.
Cirrhosis.
Cohabitation.
2. Induced abortions undertaken during the sixth through ninth weeks of pregnancy are generally done through ____________ aspiration of the uterine contents
Vacuum.
Depression.
Self-esteem.
Stimulants.
3. Two major classes of lipoproteins exist. _________ is the type of lipoprotein that transports the largest amount of cholesterol in the blood stream.
Binge.
Chlamydia.
LDL (Low-density lipoprotein).
Eutrophication.
4. The ability of joints to function through an intended range of motion is known as _____________
Flexibility.
Urethra.
Eustress.
Independence.
5. 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.
Orgasmic
Immune.
Identity.
Partner.
6. By time it reaches the uterus - a layer of cells that develops into an organ called the _____________ surrounds the embryo
Placenta.
Identity.
Unhealthy.
Empowerment.
7. 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 __________-________.
Depression.
Kubler-Ross.
Cohabitation.
Diabetes.
8. A transition such as divorce - separation - or loss of a job at around age 40 is sometimes called a mid-life ____________
Exhaustion.
Crisis.
Impedance.
Rhinitis.
9. This level of intensity is called the ________.
THR (target heart rate).
Removal.
Dyspareunia.
Orgasmic
10. Because of its vague symptoms - ____________ cancer has been referred to as a silent cancer
Ovarian
Distress.
Exercise.
Neglect.
11. The third developmental task of the elderly is to establish a sense of ___________ - or a sense of wholeness - concerning the journey that may be nearly complete
Integrity.
THR (target heart rate).
Orientation.
Proteins.
12. _______________ reflects the process of contributing to the collective good
Generativity.
Biological.
Immune.
Androgyny
13. The fifth stage of infection is known as the _______________ stage - also called the convalescence stage - and is characterized by apparent recovery from the invading agent
Recovery.
Fear.
Stimulants.
Endurance.
14. The final tube through which the semen travels is the ___________.
_______________ defenses are first-line defenses - since they physically separate the internal body from the external environment. Mechanical.
Urethra.
Mental health.
Minerals.
15. ______________ 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
Congestive.
Dependence.
Chiropractic.
. Bronchitis.
16. A __________________ occlusion is a blockage to arteries supplying blood to the cerebral cortex of the brain
Cerebrovascular.
Post traumatic.
Codependence.
Endurance.
17. The ___________-______ virus is believed to cause chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) - mononucleosis - and multiple sclerosis (MS)
Radiation.
Vegan.
Epstein-Barr.
Placenta.
18. ______________ refers to a consistently elevated blood pressure
Control.
Euthanasia.
Alcoholism.
Hypertension.
19. Caused by a nongonoccal bacterium - ____________ is considered to be the most prevalent STD in the United States today
Durable.
Codependence.
Chlamydia.
Generativity.
20. During the _______________ stage - patients fully realize that they are going to die
Prodromal.
Denial.
Acceptance
Bulimia.
21. People whose preference for sexual partners includes both genders are referred to as ____________
Bisexuals
Gateway.
Responsibility
Smoking.
22. _________ is temporary immunity achieved by providing antibodies to a person exposed to a particular pathogen
Exercise.
PAI (passively acquired immunity).
Deductible.
Resolution.
23. An irrational - repetitive - forced action - usually associated with an obsession is called a ______________
Compulsion.
PCB (polychlorinated biphenyls).
Reservoir
SLE (Systemic lupus erythematosus).
24. Studies indicate that a smoker's risk of ________________ disease decreases quickly after quitting regardless of how long they smoked
Self-esteem.
Kubler-Ross.
Cardiovascular.
SLE (Systemic lupus erythematosus).
25. _________ refers to nondigestible carbohydrates provided by plants
Dependence.
Fiber.
Removal.
Podiatrists.
26. The _______________ Approach - developed by Sigmund Freud - focuses on a person's development during childhood and how this relates to their subconscious motivations
Anger.
Remediation.
Ovolactovegetarian.
Psychoanalytic.
27. __________ stress can occur when someone is not able to respond immediately to a threat (real or imaginary)
Entry.
Chronic.
Celibacy.
Vacuum.
28. Sexual ______________ consists of unwanted attention of a sexual nature that creates embarrassment or stress
Platelet.
THR (target heart rate).
Harassment.
Social.
29. The most common alternative to marriage is _______________.
HPV (human papillomavirus).
Durable.
Genetic.
Singlehood.
30. The third stage of infection is known as the _____________ stage - also called the acme or acute stage - and is often the most unpleasant stage for the host
Clinical.
General adaptation.
Medicare.
Exhaustion.
31. Alcohol - tobacco and marijuana are often called ____________ drugs
Gateway.
Proteins.
Repression.
Chronic.
32. The weight range deemed appropriate for people of a specific gender - age - and frame size is referred to as _______________ weight
Bulimia.
Desirable.
STD (sexually transmitted diseases).
Smog.
33. ___________ are the strong - immediate reactions that you feel in response to an experience
Gastroplasty.
Singlehood.
Wellness.
Emotions.
34. After ovulation - the secretory phase of the menstrual cycle starts when the remnants of the graafian follicle restructure themselves into a corpus ____________
Fiber.
Luteum.
Ozone.
Unhealthy.
35. Because some physicians and families find it difficult to support indirect euthanasia - many people are starting to use legal documents - called advance medical _____________
Fallopian.
TSS (Toxic shock syndrome).
Fossil
Directives.
36. Direct _______________ usually involves the administration of large amounts of depressant drugs which eventually causes all central nervous system functions to stop
Rhinitis.
Placenta.
Euthanasia.
Entry.
37. _________s are health care delivery plans under which health care providers agree to meet the covered medical needs of subscribers for a prepaid amount of money
Excitement.
Indirect.
HMO (Health Maintenance Organizations).
PCB (polychlorinated biphenyls).
38. _________ rain is rain that has a lower pH than that normally associated with rain
Directives.
Reservoir
Acid.
Saturated.
39. _____________ injuries are injuries that are committed on purpose
Intentional.
Codependence.
Gateway.
Benign.
40. A lack of _____________ is a significant risk factor for heart disease
Mononucleosis.
Exercise.
Rehabilitation.
Bisexuals
41. Alcoholics ___________ is a voluntary support group of recovering alcoholics who meet regularly to help each other get and stay sober
22.5%.
Anonymous.
SLE (Systemic lupus erythematosus).
Gateway.
42. The American Cancer Society recommends women begin routine mammograms at age ______
Acid.
Prostate.
Saturated.
40
43. Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are widespread air pollutants from ___________ fuel combustion
Fossil
Complementary.
Neglect.
Prodromal.
44. Some older people experience a loss of short-term memory. About one in 20 adults develops ___________________ disease - a serious disorder in which the person slowly loses the ability to remember and reason.
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45. People may feel _______ when they believe that they are in danger
Fear.
Contact.
Acid.
Emotions.
46. 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
Impedance.
Intimacy.
Fiber.
Uterus.
47. 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
PAI (passively acquired immunity).
Overload.
Intimacy
Women.
48. _______________ agents in the form of bacteria - viruses - and protozoa enter the water supply through human and animal wastes
Love.
Pathogenic.
Flexibility.
_______________ defenses are first-line defenses - since they physically separate the internal body from the external environment. Mechanical.
49. 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
Coronary.
Melanoma.
ICSH (interstitial cell-stimulating hormone).
Carcinoma.
50. The testes are originally formed inside the body near the abdomen. However - just before birth - they descend into a pouch of loose skin called the ____________.
Scrotum.
AAI (artificially acquired immunity).
Exercise.
Celibacy.
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