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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. _______________ is a viral infection characterized by weakness - fatigue - swollen glands - sore throat - and low-grade fever






2. This level of intensity is called the ________.






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






4. The second component of the body's protective defenses is the cellular system - or more commonly - the _____________ system






5. ________ is used in the digestion and absorption of food and is the medium in which most of the chemical reactions take place within the body






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






7. Cancer of the colon and __________ has a combined incidence and death rate second only to that of lung cancer






8. This process is called ____________ identification.






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






10. ______________ is a system of treatment that avoids drugs and surgery and emphasizes the use of natural agents to correct underlying imbalances






11. Pathological changes to the liver resulting from chronic - heavy alcohol consumption are known as _____________






12. Burning tobacco forms ___________ ____________ gas - which is one of the most harmful components of tobacco smoke






13. 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






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






15. ____________ nervosa is a disorder of emotional origin in which appetite and hunger are suppressed and marked weight loss occurs






16. The second stage is called ________________.






17. Small amounts of _______ are essential to the body






18. The _______________ phase is the portion of tobacco smoke composed of small suspended particles.






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






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






21. Some physical disorders that result from stress are ________________.






22. A chronic problem that affects women more than men is ________________ - a condition in which bones become weak and brittle






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






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






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






26. Some older people experience a loss of short-term memory. About one in 20 adults develops ___________________ disease - a serious disorder in which the person slowly loses the ability to remember and reason.

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

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28. ______________ heart disease is the final stage in a series of complications started by a streptococcal infection of the throat (strep throat)






29. S. Supreme Court case _______ v. Wade - the United States joined many of the world's most populated countries in legalizing abortions within certain guidelines.






30. Direct _______________ usually involves the administration of large amounts of depressant drugs which eventually causes all central nervous system functions to stop






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






32. ________ is the most familiar of a class of chronic conditions known as autoimmune disorders






33. ____________ energy production is the body's means of energy production when the respiratory and circulatory systems are able to process and transport a sufficient amount of oxygen to muscle cells






34. By the end of young adulthood - most people are ready to accomplish the second developmental task of establishing _______________.






35. The ___________ stage is the second stage in the sexual response pattern of males and females






36. ___________ is the biological passing of physical traits from parents to their children






37. Fertilization occurs in a narrow tube called the _____________ tube that connects an ovary and the uterus






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






39. ____________ nervosa is a disorder of emotional origin in which binge eating patterns are established and usually accompanied by purging






40. ______________ refers to a consistently elevated blood pressure






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






42. Supported by the respiratory and circulatory system - muscular _________________ is the ability of a muscle or muscle group to function over time






43. The _______________ Approach - developed by Sigmund Freud - focuses on a person's development during childhood and how this relates to their subconscious motivations






44. 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






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






46. The __________ monitors and regulates the quality of municipal drinking water supplies






47. An _______________ is a recurrent - irrational - unwanted thought or impulse






48. Body _______________ is the makeup of the body in terms of muscle - bone - fat - and other elements






49. Physicians orders of do not resuscitate (DNR) is an example of _____________ or passive euthanasia






50. For young girls - the onset of menstruation - called ____________ - occurs around age 13 but may come somewhat earlier or later.