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






2. Assuming _________________ is the third developmental task that younger people are expected to progress in






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






4. __________ gas is a naturally occurring radioactive gas produced by the decay of uranium






5. Smoking ________ therapies are available in a variety of forms - including nicotine gum - trans dermal patches - nicotine inhalation devices - and oral medications that affect neurotransmitters






6. 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






7. 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






8. It consists of four stages. The first is the ____________ stage.






9. ______________ exercises use mechanical devices that provide resistances that consistently overload muscles throughout the entire range of motion






10. _________ is a general term of a wide variety of crises that result from blood vessel damage in the brain






11. The _________ is the external - cylinder-shaped organ through which urine and sperm pass out of the body






12. These defense mechanisms are sometimes called ___________ mechanisms.






13. The average-sized adult has approximately _______ quarts of blood in his or her circulatory system


14. _______________ provide services related to an understanding of behavior patterns or perceptions






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






16. Health ________________ is a financial agreement between an insurance company and an individual or group for the payment of health costs






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






18. By time it reaches the uterus - a layer of cells that develops into an organ called the _____________ surrounds the embryo






19. _____________ is most frequently found in the skin - nose - mouth - throat - stomach - intestinal tract - glands - nerves - breasts - urinary and genital structures - lungs - kidneys - and liver.






20. The physiologically active - dependence-producing drug found in tobacco is known as ____________






21. Nearly 60% of all motor vehicle crashes are caused by ______________






22. ____________ is a crime involving an assailant's planned efforts to pursue an intended victim






23. A potentially fatal elevation of the BAC - often resulting from heavy - rapid consumption of alcohol is known as __________ alcohol intoxication






24. The American Cancer Society recommends women begin routine mammograms at age ______






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






26. During the sexual response cycle - ______________ is the engorgement of tissues that results when more blood is flowing into an organ than is flowing out






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






28. The most common sexual orientation throughout the world is known as ______________ - which refers to an attraction to opposite-gender partners






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






30. In addition to the living will - the ___________ power of attorney for health care is another important advance medical directive that can assist terminally ill or incapacitated patients






31. _____________ is the process of using formaldehyde-based fluids to replace the blood components






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






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






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






35. _____________ are a class of drugs that includes a variety of volatile compounds that generally produce unpredictable - drunklike effects in users






36. The third stage of the sexual response pattern for males and females is the ___________ stage






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






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






39. Recent studies indicate that electronic media such as ATM machines - video games - voice mail - faxes and email may be causing ____________ rates in the US to rise






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






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






42. An agent used to destroy insects and other pests is known as a ______________






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






44. Jean ___________ - a Swiss psychologist - was influenced by Freud's work as he worked on his own theories of development






45. Scientists who study the effects of stress on health often refer to two primary personality types as type ___ and type B.






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






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






48. A primary form of fat found in the blood is known as _________________






49. People whose preference for sexual partners includes both genders are referred to as ____________






50. _________s are a group of hydrocarbons causing a great deal of concern because of their presence in the water supply