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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. Two major classes of lipoproteins exist. _________ is the type of lipoprotein that transports the largest amount of cholesterol in the blood stream.






2. ________________ refers to the use of a variety of substances to trigger a person's own immune system to attack cancer cells or prevent cancer cells from becoming activated






3. The uterus is lined with a thick spongy tissue called the ______________ - which provides a fertilized egg with nourishment during the early stages of development






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






5. ______________ 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






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






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






8. The ________________ effect is the warming of the Earth's surface that is produced when solar heat becomes trapped by layers of carbon dioxide and other gases






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






10. The emergence of the _______-_______ movement is the trend toward individuals taking increased responsibility for prevention or management of certain health conditions






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






12. According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs - _______________ needs are the most basic needs






13. ________-___________ syndrome is a mental disorder which affects some women who have had an abortion






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






15. If stress lasts too long - a person may move into the third stage of the General Adaptation Syndrome known as the _____________ stage






16. ________ is used in the digestion and absorption of food and is the medium in which most of the chemical reactions take place within the body






17. __________ stress can occur when someone is not able to respond immediately to a threat (real or imaginary)






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






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






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






21. ________________ health care includes acupuncture - chiropractic - homeopathy - naturopathy - herbalism - reflexology - and ayurveda






22. Pathological changes to the liver resulting from chronic - heavy alcohol consumption are known as _____________






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






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






25. 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






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






27. The American Cancer Society recommends the letters A -B -C -D and E to help people remember the symptoms of _____________






28. From the third month until birth - the embryo is called a __________






29. Survivors of traumatic events may develop a condition called _______ _____________ stress disorder.






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






31. Supported by the respiratory and circulatory system - muscular _________________ is the ability of a muscle or muscle group to function over time






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






33. Nicotine increases blood _____________ adhesiveness






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






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






36. If a relationship progresses - passionate love is replaced by _____________ love






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






38. ________________ sedate the user - slowing down central nervous system function






39. Some professional nurses specialize in a clinical area and become certified as nurse _________________.






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






41. In urban areas located in cooler climates - sulfur oxides and particulate matter combine with moisture to form a grayish haze known as _______






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






43. _____________ is an inflammatory process in the liver and can be caused by several viruses






44. Positive use of stress is called ____________.






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






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






47. _______________ refers to an attraction between same-gender partners






48. Genetic _____________ develop when dividing cells miscopy genetic information






49. Because some physicians and families find it difficult to support indirect euthanasia - many people are starting to use legal documents - called advance medical _____________






50. Because joints are less flexible - some older people develop ________________ - a condition in which joints become painful