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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. A __________ vegetarian diet excludes all animal products - including eggs and dairy products






2. The second stage of infection is referred to as the ______________ stage






3. The principal cause for the development of coronary heart disease is ________________ - which is a buildup of plaque on the inner walls of arteries






4. The emotional feelings that people experience after the death of a friend or relative are collectively called _________






5. Like the particulate phase - the ____________ phase of tobacco smoke is composed of a variety of physiological active compounds - including carbon monoxide - carbon dioxide - ammonia - hydrogen cyanide - isoprene - acetaldehyde - and acetone






6. For a disease to be transferred - a person must come into contact with the disease-producing agent - or ___________ - such as a virus - bacterium - or fungus






7. When used on a routine basis - _______ medications should be carefully discussed with a physician or pharmacist.






8. Characteristic birth defects noted in the children of some women who consume alcohol during their pregnancies is known as _________ alcohol syndrome.






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






10. ______________ refers to a consistently elevated blood pressure






11. During the sexual response cycle - ______________ is the engorgement of tissues that results when more blood is flowing into an organ than is flowing out






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






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






14. _________s are health care delivery plans under which health care providers agree to meet the covered medical needs of subscribers for a prepaid amount of money






15. The stages in this process have helped form the basis for the modern movement of death education. Perhaps the most widely recognized name in the area is __________-________.






16. Cancer of the _____________ is the third most common form of cancer in men and a leading cause of death from cancer in older men






17. The embryo is wrapped in a protective covering called the _____________ sac






18. _______________ energy production is the body's means of energy production when the necessary amount of oxygen is not available






19. Because of its vague symptoms - ____________ cancer has been referred to as a silent cancer






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






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






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






23. In urban areas located in cooler climates - sulfur oxides and particulate matter combine with moisture to form a grayish haze known as _______






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






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






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






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






28. The ___________-______ virus is believed to cause chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) - mononucleosis - and multiple sclerosis (MS)






29. Alcohol is classified as a CNS (Central Nervous System) ______________ drug






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






31. A __________________ occlusion is a blockage to arteries supplying blood to the cerebral cortex of the brain






32. Small amounts of _______ are essential to the body






33. 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






34. People with ___________ __________ fear humiliation or embarrassment while being observed by others






35. Perhaps the single greatest influence on alcohol research has been the finding that part of the vulnerability to alcoholism is ___________






36. Muscular training exercises in which traditional barbells and dumbbells with fixed resistances are used are referred to as as _______________ resistance exercises






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






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






39. ___________ burial is the most common method.






40. 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






41. _____________ are highly trained clinicians who practice care of the feet






42. The term ______________ system refers to the body's blood vessels






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






45. From the third month until birth - the embryo is called a __________






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






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






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






49. Alcohol is removed from the bloodstream principally through the process of _______________






50. ________ 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