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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. This environment forms the second link in the chain of infection and is referred to as the ____________ in which the agent resides.
Mutations
Penis.
Carbon monoxide.
Reservoir
2. ______________ heart disease is the final stage in a series of complications started by a streptococcal infection of the throat (strep throat)
Pap.
Greenhouse.
Rheumatic.
Proteins.
3. By _________ adulthood - the aging process has changed a person's physical appearance
Older.
ICSH (interstitial cell-stimulating hormone).
Transmission.
. Bronchitis.
4. Two major classes of lipoproteins exist. _________ is the type of lipoprotein that transports the largest amount of cholesterol in the blood stream.
Pathogenic.
Pneumonia.
LDL (Low-density lipoprotein).
Cervical.
5. _________ is a general term of a wide variety of crises that result from blood vessel damage in the brain
Acceptance
Stroke.
Rectum.
Insurance.
6. 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
Global warming.
Biological.
Insurance.
Testicle.
7. _______________ agents in the form of bacteria - viruses - and protozoa enter the water supply through human and animal wastes
Pathogenic.
EPA (Environmental Protection Agency).
Resolution.
Melanoma.
8. The best way to add muscle mass is through ________________ training such as weight training
Physiological.
Overload.
Resistance.
Helper T.
9. Small amounts of _______ are essential to the body
Fat.
Mutations
Women.
PAD (Peripheral artery disease).
10. _____________ - or marijuana - has been labeled a mild hallucinogen for a number of years - and some experts now consider it to be a drug category in itself
Ionizing.
Vegan.
PPA (phenylpropanolamine).
Cannabis.
11. Assuming _________________ is the third developmental task that younger people are expected to progress in
Responsibility
Isometric.
Prostate.
Absorption.
12. ______________ - an alternative to bypass surgery - involves the surgical insertion of a doughnut-shaped 'balloon' directly into the narrowed coronary artery
Angioplasty.
Fetus.
Morals.
Additives.
13. Public health departments protect water supplies against _____________ contamination by testing water for the presence of fecal coliform bacteria
Isometric.
Biological.
Melanoma.
Anaerobic.
14. How you feel about yourself is known as your ______-________
Self-esteem.
Smog.
Coronary.
Unhealthy.
15. For young girls - the onset of menstruation - called ____________ - occurs around age 13 but may come somewhat earlier or later.
Menarche
Directives.
Gaseous.
Osteoarthritis.
16. These defense mechanisms are sometimes called ___________ mechanisms.
Oxidation.
Anonymous.
Post-abortion.
Coping.
17. Forming an initial adult ___________ is the first developmental task of this age group and is important in order to have a productive and satisfying life.
Hate.
Saturated.
Obsession.
Identity.
18. An _______________ is a recurrent - irrational - unwanted thought or impulse
Generativity.
Love.
Obsession.
Directives.
19. ______________ heart failure is the inability of the heart to pump out all the blood that returns to it - which can lead to dangerous fluid accumulations in veins - lungs - and kidneys
Preference.
. Gender.
Congestive.
Urinary
20. 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
Carcinogens.
Depressant.
Resolution.
Shyness.
21. By time it reaches the uterus - a layer of cells that develops into an organ called the _____________ surrounds the embryo
Placenta.
Dyspareunia.
Occupational.
Home.
22. The physiologically active - dependence-producing drug found in tobacco is known as ____________
Nicotine.
Anaerobic.
Depressant.
40
23. Alcohol - also known as ethyl alcohol or ethanol - is the principal product of _________________
MSW (municipal solid waste).
Identity.
Fermentation.
20
24. ____________ is a traditional Indian medicine based on herbal remedies
22.5%.
Social.
Ayurveda.
Euthanasia.
25. The active chemical compound found in most over-the-counter diet products is called _________
Decline.
PPA (phenylpropanolamine).
Depressant.
Directives.
26. ____________ is the major risk factor associated with sudden cardiac death.
Contact.
Empowerment.
TSS (Toxic shock syndrome).
Smoking.
27. _______________ is a system of medical practice that combines allopathic principles with specific attention to postural mechanics of the body
Osteopathy
Distress.
Pesticide.
HDL (high-density lipoprotein).
28. ________________ injuries are injuries that have occurred without anyone intending that any harm be done
Fear.
Unintentional.
Frequency.
Labor.
29. The least common form of asthma is ___________ asthma
Indirect.
Intrinsic.
Urethra.
ICSH (interstitial cell-stimulating hormone).
30. The American Cancer Society recommends the letters A -B -C -D and E to help people remember the symptoms of _____________
Anger.
Chronic.
Melanoma.
Stimulants.
31. ________________ is the enrichment of a body of water with nutrients - which causes overabundant growth of plants
Luteum.
Binge.
Eutrophication.
Socialization.
32. Two upper chambers - called _________ - and two lower chambers - called ventricles - form the heart
Atria.
Endorphins.
Unhealthy.
Removal.
33. In the chain of infection - pathogenic agents enter the bodies of uninfected people through the portal of _________
Pancreatic.
Isokinetic.
Entry.
Generativity.
34. Alcohol - tobacco and marijuana are often called ____________ drugs
Anger.
Depression.
Gateway.
Breast.
35. ________ is an illness that causes severe exhaustion - fatigue - aches - and depression and mostly affects women in their thirties and forties
Smog.
Amniotic
CFS (chronic fatigue syndrome).
Bargaining.
36. People whose preference for sexual partners includes both genders are referred to as ____________
Generativity.
Gateway.
Depression.
Bisexuals
37. Because of its vague symptoms - ____________ cancer has been referred to as a silent cancer
Control.
Pancreatic.
Ovarian
Endometrium.
38. The final stage of the sexual response pattern for males and females is the ______________ stage
Grief
Frequency.
Ground.
Resolution.
39. Although religious beliefs and practices could be included in the _____________ dimension of health - the category could be extended to include a person's relationship with other living things
Vegan.
Hepatitis.
Spiritual.
Anorexia.
40. The _______________ Approach - developed by Sigmund Freud - focuses on a person's development during childhood and how this relates to their subconscious motivations
Denial.
Acceptance
Control.
Psychoanalytic.
41. ____________ is a hormone which is required by the body for the effective metabolism of glucose (blood sugar)
Ayurveda.
Harassment.
Insulin.
Osteoporosis.
42. Alcohol is removed from the bloodstream principally through the process of _______________
Sigmund Freud.
Oxidation.
Transmission.
Carcinoma.
43. Some professional nurses specialize in a clinical area and become certified as nurse _________________.
Aerobic
Practitioners.
Endorphins.
Social.
44. A ______________ is an established amount that an insured person must pay before the insurance company pays for medical costs
Kubler-Ross.
Deductible.
Scrotum.
Vasocongestion.
45. The principal cause for the development of coronary heart disease is ________________ - which is a buildup of plaque on the inner walls of arteries
Vascular.
Muscle mass.
Atherosclerosis.
Neglect.
46. One possible explanation for the conversion of protooncogenes into oncogenes involves the presence of environmental agents known as _______________
Carcinogens.
Melanoma.
Synergistic.
Coronary.
47. _________________ 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
Modeling.
Crisis.
Depression.
Speeding.
48. ______________ is a system of treatment that avoids drugs and surgery and emphasizes the use of natural agents to correct underlying imbalances
Naturopathy.
Self-esteem.
Muscle mass.
Syphilis.
49. Scientists who study the effects of stress on health often refer to two primary personality types as type ___ and type B.
Physiological.
Depression
Anger.
A.
50. Smoking ________ therapies are available in a variety of forms - including nicotine gum - trans dermal patches - nicotine inhalation devices - and oral medications that affect neurotransmitters
THR (target heart rate).
Acute.
Cessation
Roe.