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DSST Health

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. Low birth weight - facial abnormalities - and ______ problems are often seen in infants with fetal alcohol syndrome.






2. Cancer of the prostate is the _____ most common form of cancer in men and a leading cause of death from cancer in older men.






3. One example of an unhealthy relationship is ___________ behavior - when one partner attempts to manage the daily activities of the other partner.






4. A __________ is an established amount that an insured person must pay before the insurance company pays for medical costs.






5. Smog contributes to respiratory problems that are common in these areas during the _______ months.






6. Development of cardiorespiratory endurance helps the body to work longer and at greater levels of __________.






7. In addition to the living will - the durable power of attorney for health care is another important _______ medical directive that can assist terminally ill or incapacitated patients.






8. Three cardiovascular risk factors that can't be changed are increasing age - _____ gender - and heredity.






9. Both can function as primary care physicians or board-certified specialists. The differences that exist are in terms of the osteopathic physician's greater tendency to use ______________ in treating health problems.






10. ____ is the sudden and unexplained death of an infant less than one year old.






11. For many young adults - the new choices and feelings of independence can be both exciting and _____________.






12. Today's food manufacturers add chemical compounds to the food supply for several reasons such as: (1) to maintain the _____________ value of the food; (2) to maintain the food's freshness by preventing changes in its color - flavor - and texture; (3)






13. both males and females - the ____ is relatively high at birth and continues to increase until the age of 2.






14. In the resistance stage - a person handles ______ by using psychological defense mechanisms.






15. Alcohol - also known as ethyl alcohol or ethanol - is the principal product of ____________.






16. After paying a ________ to an insurance company - the policyholder is covered for specific benefits.






17. The name systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) reflects the widespread destruction of fibrous connective tissues and the appearance of a reddish _____ that imparts a characteristic 'mask' to the face.






18. The ultimate result of inadequate ______ supply is a heart attack.






19. For Americans - this is the most familiar component of the 3 -000-year-old ________ medical system.






20. The ability to _______ and act on information - clarify values and beliefs - and exercise decision making skills is part of the intellectual dimension.






21. Dr. Hans _____ coined the word distress for harmful - unpleasant stress.






22. Prolonged periods of silence or _______ are normal components of the depression stage.






23. An epitaph is an ___________ on a grave marker or monument.






24. Research shows that within __ years of smoking cessation - the risk of heart disease is almost the same as for someone who never smoked.






25. The second stage of infection is referred to as the _________ stage.






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






27. Examinations done on the first people with CFS revealed antibodies to the Epstein-_____ virus.






28. At least 43 of these compounds have been determined to be ______________ (cancer causing).






29. Passionate love - also described as romantic love or infatuation - is a state of extreme __________ in another.






30. Since _____________ cells also divide - they are exposed to the damaging effects of radiation as well






31. Cohabitation - or the sharing of living quarters by unmarried people - represents another alternative to ________.






32. HPV is associated with the development of _______ _______.






33. Depression is an emotional state characterized by exaggerated feelings of sadness - melancholy - dejection - worthlessness - emptiness - and hopelessness that are _____________ and out of proportion to reality.






34. 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.






35. The __________ effect is the warming of the Earth's surface that is produced when solar heat becomes trapped by layers of carbon dioxide and other gases.






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






37. Saturated fats are fats that are _________ for the body to use.






38. The primary depressant effect of alcohol is seen in the brain and ________ _____.






39. __________ exercises use mechanical devices that provide resistances that consistently overload muscles throughout the entire range of motion.






40. ______________ is an increase in the earth's atmospheric temperature when averaged across seasons and geographical regions.






41. Each year Americans dispose of paper - newspaper - cardboard - clothing - yard waste - wood pallets - food waste - cafeteria waste - glass - metal - disposable tableware - and an endless variety of other types of MSW (municipal _______ ______).






42. ___________ injuries are injuries that are committed on purpose.






43. Beyond its biological roots - heterosexuality has significant cultural and __________ support in virtually every country in the world.






44. Fear can be caused by a fear of the _______. This feeling is sometimes called anxiety.






45. ___ is the most familiar of a class of chronic conditions known as autoimmune disorders






46. Mental __________ - however - are not a normal part of aging.






47. Examples of stimulant drugs include _________ - amphetamines - and cocaine.






48. As ovarian function and hormone production diminish - a period of adjustment must be made by the hypothalamus - ovaries - uterus - and other _________-sensitive tissues.






49. Proteins - which are the primary components of muscle and __________ tissue - are compounds composed of chains of amino acids.






50. Members of AA are encouraged not to be ___________ about the behavior of other members. They support anyone with a problem caused by alcohol.