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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. Sexual orientation refers to the direction in which people focus their sexual _________.






2. the combined use of ________ and tranquilizers produces a synergistic effect greater than the total effect of each of the two drugs taken separately. In this instance - a much-amplified - perhaps fatal sedation will occur.






3. Alcoholism is characterized by impaired control over drinking - preoccupation with alcohol - use of alcohol despite adverse consequences - and distortions in thinking - most notably _______.






4. High levels of LDL (_____________ lipoprotein) are a significant cause of atherosclerosis.






5. Celibacy may be short-term or last a _________ - and no identified physical or psychological complications appear to result from a celibate lifestyle.






6. Beginning in _____ - Medicare Part D provides prescription coverage through third-party providers for a premium of about $35 a month.






7. Physicians who _________ lifesaving techniques or drug therapy treatments or who disconnect life support systems from terminally ill patients are practicing indirect euthanasia.






8. Working under the supervision of physicians - nurse practitioners perform many of the diagnostic and __________ procedures performed by physicians.






9. The ozone layer is a layer of triatomic oxygen that surrounds the Earth and filters much of the sun's _________ before it can reach the Earth's surface.






10. Although once rare - the amount of this cancer has increased markedly in recent years. It remains among the most _______ forms of cancer.






11. The survey also revealed men (25.2%) were _____ likely to smoke than women (20%).






12. Ayurveda is a traditional ______ medicine based on herbal remedies.






13. Public health departments protect water supplies against __________ contamination by testing water for the presence of fecal coliform bacteria.






14. By the time it reaches the uterus - a layer of cells that develops into an organ called the placenta surrounds the ______.






15. Users of inhalants may also have some delusions and hallucinations. Some users may become quite ___________.






16. The ______ developmental task is developing social skills.






17. Among the cells most susceptible to this influence are those that make up bone _______ - the lining of the intestinal tract - and the hair follicles.






18. HIV is known to be spread only by direct sexual contact involving the exchange of body fluids - the sharing of hypodermic needles - _____________ of infected blood - and perinatal transmission.






19. 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.






20. _______ - age - genetically determined body build - and current level of physical fitness will affect a person's flexibility.






21. Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are widespread air pollutants from ______ fuel combustion.






22. This stage starts when the body _______ or flees.






23. .Because of the organ's important roles in both __________ and metabolic processes - its destruction leaves the body in a state incompatible with living.






24. Social _____________ contributes to one's total health and is an important aid in helping a person have a productive and satisfying life.






25. __________ is a primary - chronic disease with genetic - psychosocial - and environmental factors influencing its development and manifestations.






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






27. ___________ is the abnormal depletion of fluids from the body.






28. The _________________ nervous system has a calming effect; stimulation of nerves in this system result in things such as decreased heart and breathing rate.






29. _____________ refers to an attraction between same-gender partners.






30. In the fifth link of the chain of infection - pathogenic agents enter the bodies of uninfected people through the _____ ___ _____.






31. In terms of infectious diseases that involve human reservoirs - the principal portals of exit are the digestive system - urinary system - respiratory system - ______________ system - and the blood.






32. Birth control includes all available contraceptive measures as well as sterilization - use of the intrauterine device (IUD) - and _________ procedures.






33. The second developmental task of the elderly is to ________ the highest level of physical function possible.






34. The continued use of _____________ (including alcohol) and opiates can cause users to quickly develop a tolerance to the drug.






35. Cholesterol is attached to structures called ____________.






36. A person's personality is the mix of how they feel - think - and behave that makes them _________ from anyone else.






37. When the organ experiencing the lack of oxygen is the brain - it's called _________ Anoxia.






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






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






40. PCBs (polychlorinated biphenyls) are - on the basis of their chemical structure - very stable - heat-resistant compounds that have been used extensively in transformers and electrical capacitors. In many areas of the country - discarded ___________ e






41. Left untreated - the victim can die--usually as a result of ________________ failure.






42. An agent used to destroy insects and other pests is known as a _________.






43. The third stage of infection is known as the clinical stage - also called the ____ or acute stage - and is often the most unpleasant stage for the host.






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






45. Over an extended period - carcinogens - such as chemicals found in tobacco smoke - polluted air and water - toxic wastes - and even the high ____ content of foods - may convert protooncogenes into oncogenes.






46. In insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus - or ______ diabetes - the body produces little or no insulin.






47. The durable power of attorney for health care is a legal document that designates who will make ________ decisions for an individual if they become incapacitated.






48. Gastroplasty is a surgical procedure that involves sealing off about half of the _______ with surgical staples.






49. In Kubler-Ross' stages of dying - _____ is a common emotional reaction after denial.






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