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DSST Health

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Also known as the common cold - acute rhinitis is the sudden onset of _____ inflammation.






2. The extremely _____ secondary stage of the disease is seen 6 to 12 weeks after initial infection.






3. A vegan vegetarian diet excludes all ______ products - including eggs and dairy products.






4. AAI (artificially acquired immunity) occurs when the body is exposed to weakened or _______ infectious agents introduced through vaccination or immunization.






5. Tests conducted on homes in various parts of the country suggest that 20% of all homes have higher than normal levels and ___% have dangerously high levels.






6. Sexual orientation includes ______________ (opposite gender) - homosexual (same gender) and bisexual (both genders).






7. Androgyny - or the ________ of both feminine and masculine qualities - is more clearly evident in our society now than ever before.






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






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






10. The bones of people with osteoporosis tend to ______ easily - and vertebrae of the spine can collapse.






11. Many parents begin to control the child's exposure to experiences traditionally reserved for children of the opposite gender. This is particularly true for _____. Many parents will stop play activities that they think are too feminine.






12. Burning tobacco forms carbon monoxide gas - which is one of the most harmful components of tobacco _____.






13. If left untreated - this bacterial infection can result in an inflammatory disease called rheumatic ______.






14. An irrational - repetitive - forced ______ - usually associated with an obsession is called a compulsion.






15. Radiation is capable of killing cancer cells by altering their genetic material while it is in an exposed state during ____ _________.






16. The process whereby gender __________ is transmitted to the child is usually more obvious than the practices observed during the gender identity period.






17. Treatment could include individual and couple ___________ with a focus on relaxation and communication.






18. Supported by the ___________ and circulatory system - muscular endurance is the ability of a muscle or muscle group to function over time.






19. Usually - _______ is felt when the patient becomes stressed or exercises too strenuously.






20. _____________ is a specific term for any procedure used to prevent the fertilization of an ovum.






21. The active chemical compound found in most over-the-counter ____ products is called PPA (phenylpropanolamine).






22. Everyone feels 'down' or 'blue' at times - but depression is characterized by a more ________ state of feeling low.






23. To honor this set point for desirable weight - the body adjusts its baseline use of energy - the basal __________ rate - upward or downward to accommodate an excessive intake of calories or an inadequate intake of calories.






24. 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.






25. Terminally ill people often follow the anger stage with the _______ stage.






26. In the exhaustion stage - the body's _________ against stress are used up.






27. African-Americans have a ___% greater risk of stroke than white Americans do - probably because African-Americans have a greater likelihood of having hypertension than white Americans






28. The letters to help remember the symptoms are A for asymmetry - B for border irregularity - C is for color change - and D for _________ and E for elevation.






29. In most infectious conditions - the portals of entry prove to be within the same systems as the portals of _____ were for the infected people.






30. Abuse of the elderly is most often committed by _______ members.






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






32. Bodies are disposed of in one of four ways. _____________ is the most common method.






33. The purpose of this surgery is to detour or bypass areas of coronary artery obstruction by using a section of a _____ from the patient's leg or an artery from the patient's chest and grafting it from the aorta to a location just beyond the area of ob






34. Tolerance is an acquired reaction to a drug in which continued intake of the same dose has ___________ effects.






35. Facts about STD: (1) more than one STD can exist in a person at a given point in time (2) the symptoms of STDs can vary over time and from person to person (3) little _________ is developed for STDs (4) STDs can predispose people to additional health






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






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






38. ________ radiation is a form of radiation capable of releasing electrons from atoms.






39. During exercise - the level of endorphins circulating in the blood is higher than at other times. These chemicals are thought to be responsible for the strong feeling of well-being and relaxation experienced by long distance ________..






40. Stress is your body's response to physical or mental demands or pressures. The physical or mental demands that cause the stress are called _________.






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






42. Drunk driving - physical violence - property destruction - date rape - police arrest - and lowered academic performance are all highly associated with ______ _________.






43. Synonymous with __________ - celibacy can be defined as the self-imposed avoidance of sexual intimacy.






44. Homicide is the leading cause of death for _____ African-Americans ages 15 to 44.






45. The Food Pyramid describes five food groups. The base of the pyramid is made up of the _____ - Cereal - Rice - and Pasta group - with a recommendation of 6 to 11 servings per day.






46. When patients realize that bargaining can only postpone their fate - they may begin the __________ stage.






47. The health effects of radiation exposure depend on many factors including the duration - ____ - dose of exposure - and individual sensitivity.






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






49. Organic compounds that facilitate the action of enzymes are called ________.






50. Although religious beliefs and practices could be included in the _________ dimension of health - the category could be extended to include a person's relationship with other living things.