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






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






3. In human reproduction - the fertilized egg is implanted in the ___________ and grows into a fetus






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






5. In the context of health - _______________ refers to a process in which individuals or groups of people gain increasing measures of control over their health






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






7. In 2006 - the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced the approval of Gardasil - the first vaccine developed to prevent ___________ cancer






8. The __________ monitors and regulates the quality of municipal drinking water supplies






9. Muscular training exercises in which traditional barbells and dumbbells with fixed resistances are used are referred to as as _______________ resistance exercises






10. A chronic problem that affects women more than men is ________________ - a condition in which bones become weak and brittle






11. Elder abuse can take many forms - but the most common is _____________






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






13. Cancer of the ____________ is among the least common forms of cancer; however - it represents the most common solid tumor in men between the ages of 20 and 34 years






14. The best way to add muscle mass is through ________________ training such as weight training






15. The third link in the chain of infection is the ____________ of exit - or the point at which agents leave their reservoirs.






16. The active chemical compound found in most over-the-counter diet products is called _________






17. _______________ is a system of medical practice that combines allopathic principles with specific attention to postural mechanics of the body






18. ________ is an illness that causes severe exhaustion - fatigue - aches - and depression and mostly affects women in their thirties and forties






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






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






21. _________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






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






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






24. The sixth link in the chain of infection is the _______ ________






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






26. By _________ adulthood - the aging process has changed a person's physical appearance






27. _______________ is a viral infection characterized by weakness - fatigue - swollen glands - sore throat - and low-grade fever






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






29. In women - ______________ is known as painful intercourse






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






31. A __________ vegetarian diet excludes all animal products - including eggs and dairy products






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






33. An ___________________ is a diet that excludes all meat but does include the consumption of eggs and dairy products






34. A ______________ is an established amount that an insured person must pay before the insurance company pays for medical costs






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






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






37. _________________ is an emotional state characterized by exaggerated feelings of sadness - melancholy - dejection - worthlessness - emptiness - and hopelessness that are inappropriate and out of proportion to reality






38. Diseases associated with smokeless tobacco include oral cancer - periodontal disease and cancer of the digestive and ___________ systems






39. 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






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






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






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






43. __________ (men or women?) are more likely to use - abuse - and be dependent on illicit drugs






44. Small amounts of _______ are essential to the body






45. ______________ is a primary - chronic disease with genetic - psychosocial - and environmental factors influencing its development and manifestations






46. Many traditional food pairings - such as beans and rice or corn and beans - emerged as dietary staples because they are ______________ proteins






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






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






49. By the end of young adulthood - most people are ready to accomplish the second developmental task of establishing _______________.






50. ______________ refers to a consistently elevated blood pressure