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DSST Health - 2

Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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  • Match each statement with the correct term.
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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. Jean ___________ - a Swiss psychologist - was influenced by Freud's work as he worked on his own theories of development






2. _______________ energy production is the body's means of energy production when the necessary amount of oxygen is not available






3. The most common alternative to marriage is _______________.






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






5. Characteristic birth defects noted in the children of some women who consume alcohol during their pregnancies is known as _________ alcohol syndrome.






6. Cancer of the colon and __________ has a combined incidence and death rate second only to that of lung cancer






7. According to a 2002 survey on cigarette smoking in the US - ____ percent of Americans smoke






8. ____________ is the major risk factor associated with sudden cardiac death.






9. In insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus - or _______ ___ diabetes - the body produces little or no insulin






10. _____________ cancer is one of the most lethal forms of cancer - with a survival rate of only 4% at 5 years after diagnosis






11. A ___________ headache is a very severe headache that can be triggered by stress.






12. Young _______________ is a time of major transitions for people






13. _____________ - or murder - is the intentional killing of one person by another






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






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






16. The second stage is called ________________.






17. Alcohol is classified as a CNS (Central Nervous System) ______________ drug






18. Lowering of the basal metabolic rate (BMR) is the primary factor that causes older adults to require ________ calorie intake






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






20. ____________ abuse refers to violence committed against a domestic partner






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






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






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






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






26. Three common aspects of addictive behavior are ______________ - compulsion - and loss of control.






27. _________ rain is rain that has a lower pH than that normally associated with rain






28. In the fourth stage - or the ____________ stage - the first signs of recovery occur






29. _______________ is a general term under which a variety of infectious respiratory conditions can be placed






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






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






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






33. Whether it's called social graces - skills - or insights - ___________ ability is the third dimension of total health






34. The oldest approach to cancer therapy is the _____________ of tissue suspected to contain cancerous cells






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






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






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






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






39. ________ 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






40. When used on a routine basis - _______ medications should be carefully discussed with a physician or pharmacist.






41. The _______________ Approach - developed by Sigmund Freud - focuses on a person's development during childhood and how this relates to their subconscious motivations






42. The passage of nutrients or alcohol through the walls of the stomach or intestinal tract into the bloodstream is known as _______________






43. The ___________ stage is the second stage in the sexual response pattern of males and females






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






45. Alcoholics ___________ is a voluntary support group of recovering alcoholics who meet regularly to help each other get and stay sober






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






47. Positive use of stress is called ____________.






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






49. ____________ is a traditional Indian medicine based on herbal remedies






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