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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. _____________ injuries are injuries that are committed on purpose






2. COLD is made up of two separate - but related diseases. Chronic ____________ is the persistent inflammation and infection of the smaller airways within the lung






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






4. AIDS is caused by HIV - a virus that attacks the __________ ___ cells of the immune system






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






6. Greater ___________ _______ makes possible a higher rate of metabolism which helps to maintain a healthy body weight






7. The _________ layer is a layer of triatomic oxygen that surrounds the Earth and filters much of the sun's radiation before it can reach the Earth's surface






8. _____________ exercises are muscular strength exercises in which the resistance is so great that the object cannot be moved






9. One possible explanation for the conversion of protooncogenes into oncogenes involves the presence of environmental agents known as _______________






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






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






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






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






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






15. __________ (Men or Women?) commit the most suicides






16. Harm that is committed against a child is referred to as __________ abuse






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






18. Positive use of stress is called ____________.






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






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






21. Studies have shown that in addition to food - shelter - and consistent care - infants need _______ and affection.






22. _______________ agents in the form of bacteria - viruses - and protozoa enter the water supply through human and animal wastes






23. A ______________ drug effect is a dangerous consequence of taking different drugs in the same general category at the same time






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






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






26. This quick physical warning is the alarm stage or the 'fight or _________' response.






27. When coronary arteries become narrowed - _________ pain - or angina pectoris - is often felt






28. A second type of disposition is _____________ - which refers to a nonground burial






29. Noncancerous - or ___________ tumors do not spread






30. Physically - emotionally - socially - and occupationally - elderly people must accept at least some decline. For areas of decline in which some measure of reversal is possible - the elderly have an opportunity to seek ________________.






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






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






33. _____________ - which are the primary components of muscle and connective tissue - are compounds composed of chains of amino acids






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






35. Public health departments protect water supplies against _____________ contamination by testing water for the presence of fecal coliform bacteria






36. Once the extent of heart attack damage is identified - a physician or team of physicians can decide on a medical course of action






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






38. Sperm cell development starts at about age 11 in boys and is influenced by the release of the hormone ________ from the pituitary gland






39. Often used in combination with rehabilitation is _______________ - whereby an alternative to the area of loss is introduced.






40. The ability to process and act on information - clarify values and beliefs - and exercise decision making skills is part of the _______________ dimension






41. __________ is a potentially fatal condition resulting from the proliferation of certain bacteria in the vagina that enter the general blood circulation






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43. A _______________ risk factor is an attribute that a person has or is exposed to that increases the likelihood that he or she will develop some form of heart disease






44. 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






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






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






47. The first tube that the sperm cells enter is the vas deferens - which connects the testes to the _____________ gland.






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






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






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