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DSST Health

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Many experts state that the spiritual dimension of health is a valuable resource during periods of personal _______.






2. In an isotonic exercise - there are two contractions. The concentric contraction is when your muscle shortens in length and develops tension. The _________ contraction is when your muscle lengthens and develops tension.






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






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






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






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






7. 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.






8. An obsession is a recurrent - irrational thought - while a ___________ is a recurrent - irrational action.






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






10. 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






11. Recent studies indicate that __________ media such as ATM machines - video games - voice mail - faxes and email may be causing shyness rates in the US to rise.






12. ______ refers to a severe lack of oxygen supply to an organ's tissue.






13. For a male - this causes the penis to become erect; for a female - the _________ and the labia are engorged with blood.






14. 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






15. ____________ reflects the process of contributing to the collective good.






16. The fifth developmental task of developing intimacy usually presents itself to people between young adulthood and _______ - when it appears important to establish one or more intimate relationships.






17. ___ 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.






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






19. With about 50 -000 practitioners in the US - chiropractic health care is the ______-largest health profession and is used by 15 to 20 million people.






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






21. People can learn to use stress to their __________.






22. Normally - human cells contain ___ pairs of chromosomes - meaning a total of 46 chromosomes. People with Down syndrome have an extra chromosome - resulting in a total of 47 chromosomes.






23. One of these medical directives is the ________ _____ - which confirms a dying person's desire to be allowed to die peacefully and with a measure of dignity if a time should arise when there is little hope for recovery from a terminal illness or seve






24. Travel - peer relationships - marriage - _________ service - and college have been traditional avenues for disengagement from the family.






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






26. Rationalization is an attempt to preserve _____________ and to avoid feelings of guilt.






27. Loss of control refers to the tendency of addicted people to continue undesirable behavior regardless of overwhelming ________ consequences.






28. Each year - unintentional injuries account for over ________ deaths and millions of nonfatal injuries.






29. Cannabis - or marijuana - has been labeled a mild ____________ for a number of years - and some experts now consider it to be a drug category in itself.






30. The pituitary gland is responsible for the release of many very important chemicals in the body known as _________.






31. The ______ link in the chain of infection is the mode of transmission - or the way that pathogens are passed from reservoirs to susceptible hosts.






32. Radon gas is a naturally occurring ___________ gas produced by the decay of uranium.






33. When arteries to the brain constrict as a result of stress - the supply of blood to parts of the brain may decrease and cause temporary vision problems or other symptoms. Then the arteries _______ (expand) again and pressure on the nerve endings in t






34. A cancer screening procedure in which cells are removed from the ______ and examined for precancerous changes is known as a Pap test.






35. Denial can serve as a temporary defense mechanism and can allow patients the _____ to accept their prognosis on their own terms.






36. The idea behind this theory is that people's bodies age because the body 'wears out' as damage accumulates from __________ - toxins - and many other sources.






37. About 75% of all car accidents occur within 25 miles of home and at speeds below ___ MPH.






38. The _____ _______ Rape Prevention and Punishment Act of 1996 adds up to 20 years to the prison sentence of any rapist who uses a drug to incapacitate a victim.






39. Siblings - the media - and the __________ also play important roles in gender development.






40. Many researchers believe that the number of fat cells a person has will be initially determined during the first __ years of life.






41. During congestive heart failure - the heart continues to work - but it cannot function well enough to maintain appropriate circulation. Venous blood flow starts to 'back up.' _________ occurs - especially in the legs and ankles.






42. Personalities can be healthy or unhealthy. Usually - society regards _________ healthy people as those who accept themselves.






43. Small amounts of fat are _________ to the body. They help insulate - support and cushion organs and are major fuel sources during rest and light activity.






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






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






46. For a growing number of older adults - remediation and rehabilitation are rarely necessary because of the high level of physical ________ that they enjoy.






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






48. Cirrhosis or scarring eventually appears which can lead to liver failure and ______.






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






50. The nervous system is made up of all of the nerve tissues in the body. It is broken down into the central nervous system (CNS) and the ___________ nervous system.