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DSST Health

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Direct transmission methods are observed in human-to-human transmission. These include contact between body surfaces such as touching - kissing - and sexual intercourse; ________ spread - which is inhalation of contaminated air droplets; and fecal-or






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






3. 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.






4. ___________ effects can often be reduced by choosing responsible health behaviors.






5. Narcotics - or _______ - are among the most dependence-producing drugs.






6. They are often referred to as gateway drugs because their use is believed to lead to the use of the _________ drugs (i.e. cocaine - heroin - etc.).






7. Nearly 60% of all motor vehicle crashes are caused by ________.






8. __________ patients often develop a 'barrel chest' as they lose the ability to exhale fully.






9. Medically - narcotics are used to relieve _____ and induce sleep.






10. Nitrogen and _______ compounds are pollutants produced by a variety of industrial processes - including the burning of high sulfur content fuels.






11. The primary depressant effect of alcohol is seen in the brain and _____________.






12. Someone with a Type A personality is very ___________.






13. The sense of taste diminishes - causing some people to neglect __________.






14. _______ - also known as German measles - is characterized by a pink rash which starts on the face and spreads all over the body.






15. ________ is a positive - whole-health approach that includes a person's physical - intellectual - social - and emotional well-being.






16. A chronic problem that affects women more than men is osteoporosis - a condition in which _____ become weak and brittle.






17. When users take a psychoactive drug - the patterns of ________ system function are altered.






18. When a new host is assaulted by a pathogenic agent - a reasonably predictable sequence of events takes place. This is known as the ____ stages of infection. The first stage of infection is the incubation stage.






19. This highly contagious viral infection can be caused by any of the nearly 200 known rhinoviruses. Eventually - the nasal passages swell and the inflammation may spread to the ______.






20. Found in cereal - fruits - and vegetables - fiber consumption is essential for good health. Fiber isn't _________ - but instead moves through the digestive tract and out of the body.






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






22. Accepting the physical decline of aging is the first developmental task that must be confronted by elderly people. Physically - emotionally - socially - and occupationally - elderly people must accept at least some decline. For areas of decline in wh






23. The term homosexuality comes from the Greek word homos - meaning '_____'.






24. The uterus - or _____ - is the muscular organ in which a fetus develops.






25. Abraham Maslow classified human _____ into different levels such as self-actualization - esteem - and safety needs.






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






27. The least common form of asthma is _________ asthma.






28. The occurrence of more than the expected number of cases of a disease in a particular community or region is called an ________.






29. The fifth stage of infection is known as the ________ stage - also called the convalescence stage - and is characterized by apparent recovery from the invading agent.






30. People in ____ societies have emotions.






31. __________ agents in the form of bacteria - viruses - and protozoa enter the water supply through human and animal wastes.






32. A ________ headache is a very severe headache that can be triggered by stress.






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






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






35. Artificially acquired immunity is a type of acquired immunity resulting from the body's response to pathogens introduced into the body through _____________.






36. People with chronic illness must eventually find a balance between day-to-day function and the continuous presence of their condition. _______ is usually an illness that is chronic in nature






37. Usually - people have positive feelings about their employment situation if their jobs provide both _________ rewards such as adequate salary and benefits and internal rewards such as positive social interactions and the opportunity for creative inpu






38. This is a midlife developmental task in which one begins repaying society for its support through contributions associated with __________ - creativity - and occupation.






39. A growing body of scientific evidence indicates that _______ use by pregnant women can result in birth defects in unborn children.






40. A ______ is a contraceptive device that - when used properly with every act of sexual intercourse - helps to protect against STDs (sexually transmitted diseases).






41. The more lean muscle mass you have - the higher your ___________ will be.






42. Minimal procedures are undertaken whenever possible - and __________ or chemotherapy is often used with surgery to ensure maximum effectiveness.






43. People are labeled '___________' if their weight is between 1% and 19% above their desirable weight.






44. Many experts state that the spiritual dimension of health is a valuable resource during periods of personal _______.






45. ________ - the decay of radioactive materials - produces not only a great amount of energy - but also ionizing radiation in the form of radioactive particles.






46. Having established this sense of __________ - the elderly believe that their lives have had meaning and fullness and that they have helped society.






47. The Epstein-Barr virus is believed to cause _______ ________ syndrome (CFS) - mononucleosis - and multiple sclerosis (MS).






48. Men usually use ________ means to commit suicide and are therefore successful (i.e. guns - hanging - jumping from buildings - etc).






49. Included among these are the _____ - the mucous membranes that line the respiratory and gastrointestinal tracts - earwax - the tiny hairs and cilia that filter incoming air - and even tears.






50. Although it actually means any close - mutual - verbal or nonverbal ________ within a relationship - when most people hear the word intimacy - they think about shared touching - kissing - and even intercourse.