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DSST Health - 2
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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. A transition such as divorce - separation - or loss of a job at around age 40 is sometimes called a mid-life ____________
Acid.
Crisis.
Desirable.
Alzheimer's.
2. The oldest approach to cancer therapy is the _____________ of tissue suspected to contain cancerous cells
Removal.
Ayurveda.
Type I.
Homicide.
3. The process of teaching behavior based on the beliefs and habits of the family and community is called ________________
_______________ defenses are first-line defenses - since they physically separate the internal body from the external environment. Mechanical.
Socialization.
Psychoanalytic.
Platelet.
4. According to a 2002 survey on cigarette smoking in the US - ____ percent of Americans smoke
Carbon monoxide.
Syphilis.
22.5%.
Homeopathy.
5. _______________ is a system of medical practice that combines allopathic principles with specific attention to postural mechanics of the body
Osteopathy
Scrotum.
Acid.
Reservoir
6. Synonymous with abstinence - ____________ can be defined as the self-imposed avoidance of sexual intimacy
BMR (basal metabolic rate).
Practitioners.
Greenhouse.
Celibacy.
7. 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
Responsibility
Ground.
Alternative.
Durable.
8. When patients realize that bargaining can only postpone their fate - they may begin the ______________ stage
EPA (Environmental Protection Agency).
Uterus.
Depression
Stalking
9. If a relationship progresses - passionate love is replaced by _____________ love
Isometric.
Preference.
New host.
Companionate.
10. The Drug Induced Rape Prevention and Punishment Act of 1996 adds up to ______ years to the prison sentence of any rapist who uses a drug to incapacitate a victim
Lung.
20
Depression.
Control.
11. The third link in the chain of infection is the ____________ of exit - or the point at which agents leave their reservoirs.
Portal.
Emphysema.
Carcinoma.
Penis.
12. Fertilization occurs in a narrow tube called the _____________ tube that connects an ovary and the uterus
Naturopathy.
Fallopian.
Excitement.
HDL (high-density lipoprotein).
13. The ability to process and act on information - clarify values and beliefs - and exercise decision making skills is part of the _______________ dimension
Immune.
Intellectual.
Fetal.
. Gender.
14. The emergence of the _______-_______ movement is the trend toward individuals taking increased responsibility for prevention or management of certain health conditions
Prostate.
Self-care.
Pneumonia.
Particulate.
15. An irrational - repetitive - forced action - usually associated with an obsession is called a ______________
Clinical.
Thermal.
Compulsion.
Minerals.
16. An agent used to destroy insects and other pests is known as a ______________
Abraham Maslow.
Pesticide.
Anorexia.
Durable.
17. ____________ is a hormone which is required by the body for the effective metabolism of glucose (blood sugar)
Anaerobic.
Vegan.
Insulin.
Global warming.
18. The weight range deemed appropriate for people of a specific gender - age - and frame size is referred to as _______________ weight
Intrinsic.
Neglect.
Homeopathy.
Desirable.
19. In K
Directives.
Homeopathy.
Anger.
Intrinsic.
20. The trash that is collected from our homes is referred to as ________.
Hepatitis.
Bipolar.
MSW (municipal solid waste).
Chiropractic.
21. The physiologically active - dependence-producing drug found in tobacco is known as ____________
Nicotine.
Remediation.
Entombment.
Denial.
22. ____________ classified human needs into different levels such as self-actualization - esteem - and safety needs
Abraham Maslow.
Benign.
Social.
Progressive.
23. From the third month until birth - the embryo is called a __________
Menopause.
Erectile.
Fetus.
Ozone.
24. _____________ radiation is a form of radiation capable of releasing electrons from atoms
Coitus.
Bargaining.
Depressants.
Ionizing.
25. The process whereby gender _______________ is transmitted to the child is usually more obvious than the practices observed during the gender identity period.
Preference.
Penis.
Crisis.
Insulin.
26. _______ _________ is a genetically programmed range of body weight beyond which a person finds it difficult to gain or lose additional weight
Heredity.
Control.
Chronic.
Set point.
27. 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.
SLE (Systemic lupus erythematosus).
CFS (chronic fatigue syndrome).
Smog.
28. Alcohol abuse by college students usually takes place through a drinking pattern called __________ drinking.
Binge.
Uterus.
Insulin.
Chlamydia.
29. Two upper chambers - called _________ - and two lower chambers - called ventricles - form the heart
Codependence.
Integrity.
Atria.
Labor.
30. 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
Clinical.
Shyness.
Self-care.
Child.
31. People with ___________ __________ fear humiliation or embarrassment while being observed by others
Prostate.
Hypercellular
. Lower.
Social phobia.
32. ________________ sedate the user - slowing down central nervous system function
Synergistic.
Heredity.
Depressants.
Obsession.
33. The _______________ Approach - developed by Sigmund Freud - focuses on a person's development during childhood and how this relates to their subconscious motivations
Scrotum.
Psychoanalytic.
Intellectual.
Cannabis.
34. When used on a routine basis - _______ medications should be carefully discussed with a physician or pharmacist.
Fetal.
Breast.
OTC (Over the counter).
Date.
35. _______________ drugs cause intoxication - altering a persons feelings - behavior - perceptions and moods
Fermentation.
Psychologists.
Psychoactive.
Osteopathy
36. Smoking ________ therapies are available in a variety of forms - including nicotine gum - trans dermal patches - nicotine inhalation devices - and oral medications that affect neurotransmitters
New host.
Angioplasty.
Cessation
Anaerobic.
37. Burning tobacco forms ___________ ____________ gas - which is one of the most harmful components of tobacco smoke
Exercise.
Carbon monoxide.
Set point.
Reservoir
38. S. Supreme Court case _______ v. Wade - the United States joined many of the world's most populated countries in legalizing abortions within certain guidelines.
Preference.
PAI (passively acquired immunity).
Clinical.
Roe.
39. __________ (Men or Women?) commit the most suicides
Penis.
Men.
Osteoarthritis.
Loss of control.
40. By time it reaches the uterus - a layer of cells that develops into an organ called the _____________ surrounds the embryo
Impedance.
Placenta.
Medicare.
Men.
41. ______________ is a primary - chronic disease with genetic - psychosocial - and environmental factors influencing its development and manifestations
Companionate.
Alcoholism.
Composition.
Repression.
42. After ovulation - the secretory phase of the menstrual cycle starts when the remnants of the graafian follicle restructure themselves into a corpus ____________
Alternative.
Helper T.
Luteum.
Additives.
43. Withdrawal - or ___________ interruptus - is the contraceptive practice in which the erect penis is removed from the vagina just before ejaculation of semen
Coitus.
Hate.
Clinical.
. Bronchitis.
44. The fourth developmental task is developing _________ skills
Social.
Vasocongestion.
Urinary
Migraine.
45. _____________ - or the blending of both feminine and masculine qualities - is more clearly evident in our society now than ever before
Contact.
Aerobic
Heredity.
Androgyny
46. _________________ is a specific term for any procedure used to prevent the fertilization of an ovum
Prodromal.
Contraception.
Chronic.
Dehydration.
47. ________________ drugs are psychoactive drugs that produce hallucinations - which are perceived distortions of reality
Hypercellular
Hallucinogenic
Post-abortion.
Epitaph.
48. Empowerment is the key to successful ______________ based health promotion
Portal.
Community
Fossil
Roe.
49. _________________ 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
Rehabilitation.
Child.
Complementary.
Depression.
50. The American Cancer Society recommends the letters A -B -C -D and E to help people remember the symptoms of _____________
Intimacy.
Melanoma.
Indirect.
Generativity.