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DSST Health - 2
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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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Match each statement with the correct term.
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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 ____________
Crisis.
Proteins.
Dependence.
. Bronchitis.
2. The ___________ is a soft rubber cup with a springlike metal rim that - when properly fitted and inserted by the user - rests in the top of the vagina
Contraception.
Cessation
Post-abortion.
Diaphragm
3. The process of teaching behavior based on the beliefs and habits of the family and community is called ________________
Exercise.
Socialization.
PCB (polychlorinated biphenyls).
. Bronchitis.
4. An irrational - repetitive - forced action - usually associated with an obsession is called a ______________
Intimacy.
Osteopathy
Compulsion.
Chest.
5. Burning tobacco forms ___________ ____________ gas - which is one of the most harmful components of tobacco smoke
Testicle.
Control.
Carbon monoxide.
Resistance.
6. ________________ is the abnormal depletion of fluids from the body
Dehydration.
D.
Cardiovascular
A.
7. The average-sized adult has approximately _______ quarts of blood in his or her circulatory system
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8. ____________ nervosa is a disorder of emotional origin in which appetite and hunger are suppressed and marked weight loss occurs
Erectile.
Morals.
Older.
Anorexia.
9. The American Cancer Society recommends women begin routine mammograms at age ______
Shyness.
40
PPA (phenylpropanolamine).
Radon.
10. One example of an ____________ relationship is controlling behavior - when one partner attempts to manage the daily activities of the other partner
Epidemic.
Unhealthy.
Minerals.
A.
11. Because cancerous cells do not possess the ____________ inhibition (a control mechanism that influences the number of cells that can occupy a particular space) of normal cells - they can accumulate and eventually alter the structure of a body organ o
Recovery.
Pesticide.
Men.
Contact.
12. ____________ determinants of death refer to measures of bodily functions.
Clinical.
Radiation.
Androgyny
Osteoporosis.
13. Caused by a nongonoccal bacterium - ____________ is considered to be the most prevalent STD in the United States today
Muscle mass.
Love.
Entry.
Chlamydia.
14. Withdrawal - or ___________ interruptus - is the contraceptive practice in which the erect penis is removed from the vagina just before ejaculation of semen
Psychologists.
Coitus.
Codependence.
Speeding.
15. ________________ 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
Vasocongestion.
Resistance.
Immunotherapy.
Chronic.
16. Characteristic birth defects noted in the children of some women who consume alcohol during their pregnancies is known as _________ alcohol syndrome.
Binge.
Infatuation.
Genetic.
Fetal.
17. 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
Six. Blood's functions -
Synergistic.
Shyness.
Transmission.
18. Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are widespread air pollutants from ___________ fuel combustion
Fossil
Chronic.
Social.
Fear.
19. In general - ______________ excite or increase the activity of the central nervous system
Carcinogens.
Ayurveda.
Stimulants.
Lung.
20. The emergence of the _______-_______ movement is the trend toward individuals taking increased responsibility for prevention or management of certain health conditions
Anorexia.
Self-care.
Chronic.
LDL (Low-density lipoprotein).
21. An ___________ is an inscription on a grave marker or monument
Muscle mass.
Epitaph.
Absorption.
Paraphilia.
22. One possible explanation for the conversion of protooncogenes into oncogenes involves the presence of environmental agents known as _______________
Pancreatic.
Intimacy.
Carcinogens.
Labor.
23. _____________'s theories about the importance of the subconscious in personality development are the basis for the psychoanalytic approach to personality
Hypertension.
Sigmund Freud.
Global warming.
Exhaustion.
24. Created in 1965 by amendments to the Social Security Act - ____________ represents a governmental form of health insurance
Remediation.
Medicare.
THR (target heart rate).
Socialization.
25. Whether it's called social graces - skills - or insights - ___________ ability is the third dimension of total health
Labor.
Social.
Penis.
Coronary.
26. Empowerment is the key to successful ______________ based health promotion
Home.
Community
Homeopathy.
Sigmund Freud.
27. Also known as the 'good cholesterol' - _________ transports cholesterol from the bloodstream to the liver - where it is eventually removed from the body
HDL (high-density lipoprotein).
STD (sexually transmitted diseases).
Pap.
Greenhouse.
28. _____________ are highly trained clinicians who practice care of the feet
Emphysema.
Podiatrists.
Chiropractic.
Cholesterol.
29. In urban areas located in cooler climates - sulfur oxides and particulate matter combine with moisture to form a grayish haze known as _______
Vacuum.
Androgyny
Fossil
Smog.
30. An agent used to destroy insects and other pests is known as a ______________
Pesticide.
Piaget.
Entombment.
Menarche
31. These defense mechanisms are sometimes called ___________ mechanisms.
Home.
Osteoporosis.
Stroke.
Coping.
32. __________ (Men or Women?) commit the most suicides
Men.
Ayurveda.
Post-abortion.
Loss of control.
33. The _______________ phase is the portion of tobacco smoke composed of small suspended particles.
Intentional.
Vasocongestion.
Heredity.
Particulate.
34. The bacterium of ___________ - Treponema pallidum - a spirochete - is transmitted from an infected person to a new host through intimate contact
Scrotum.
Generativity.
Syphilis.
Greenhouse.
35. A lack of _____________ is a significant risk factor for heart disease
Heredity.
Rhinitis.
Vegan.
Exercise.
36. 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
Intimacy.
Naturopathy.
Abraham Maslow.
PAI (passively acquired immunity).
37. ______________ of training refers to the number of times per week a person should exercise
Rehabilitation.
Vascular.
Frequency.
Menarche
38. When patients realize that bargaining can only postpone their fate - they may begin the ______________ stage
Pneumonia.
Distress.
Depression
Intrinsic.
39. According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs - _______________ needs are the most basic needs
Partner.
Preference.
Physiological.
Alcoholism.
40. The body is protected by two types or components of defenses
. Gender.
22.5%.
Isokinetic.
_______________ defenses are first-line defenses - since they physically separate the internal body from the external environment. Mechanical.
41. Harm that is committed against a child is referred to as __________ abuse
Child.
Chronic.
Frequency.
Additives.
42. __________ (men or women?) are more likely to use - abuse - and be dependent on illicit drugs
Orgasmic
Men.
Eustress.
BMI (body mass index).
43. 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
Intimacy
Fossil
Fiber.
General adaptation.
44. _______________ obesity is a form of obesity seen in people who possess an abnormally large number of fat cells.
Responsibility
Hypercellular
Integrity.
Chronic.
45. _________ is a general term of a wide variety of crises that result from blood vessel damage in the brain
Stroke.
Fossil
PCB (polychlorinated biphenyls).
Clinical.
46. Induced abortions undertaken during the sixth through ninth weeks of pregnancy are generally done through ____________ aspiration of the uterine contents
Vasocongestion.
Indirect.
Transmission.
Vacuum.
47. The best way to add muscle mass is through ________________ training such as weight training
Resistance.
Condom.
Unhealthy.
Chlamydia.
48. Electrical _______________ is a method to test for the percentage of body fat using resistance to the flow of electrical current
Generativity.
Impedance.
Acceptance
Cessation
49. In insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus - or _______ ___ diabetes - the body produces little or no insulin
Independence.
Ionizing.
TSS (Toxic shock syndrome).
Type I.
50. _____________ - or the sharing of living quarters by unmarried people - represents another alternative to marriage
Cervical.
Cohabitation.
Piaget.
Kubler-Ross.