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DSST Health

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






2. The _____________ nervous system has an arousal effect; it's associated with the 'fight or flight' response - and stimulation of sympathetic nerves result in effects such as increased heart beat or blood pressure.






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






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






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






6. Over the counter medications include ________ - cold medicine and laxatives.






7. _____________ injuries are injuries that have occurred without anyone intending that any harm be done.






8. If a person usually works or plays at a ____ intensity - but for a long duration - they have developed an ability to maintain aerobic energy production.






9. 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






10. After infection - an asymptomatic ___________ period of 10 to 90 days gives way to the characteristic primary stage of the disease.






11. The corpus luteum remains inside the ______ - secreting estrogen and progesterone.






12. 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.






13. Stressors can be both positive and negative. Positive use of stress is called ________.






14. Heart muscle tissue begins to die when it is deprived of oxygen and nutrients; this has the potential to result in myocardial ___________ or heart attack.






15. This type of asthma is caused by stress or is a consequence of frequent respiratory tract infections. __________ are not involved in this form of asthma.






16. __________ tobacco smoke can increase the risk of acute asthma attacks that require hospital emergency care.






17. Psychoactive drugs refer to any substance capable of altering feelings - moods - or perceptions. They include stimulants - depressants - hallucinogens - ________ - and inhalants.






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






19. Abortion should never be considered a first-line - preferred form of _________ control.






20. In human reproduction - the fertilized egg is implanted in the ______ and grows into a fetus.






21. As soon as you recognize a ________ - your body reacts. This quick physical warning is the alarm stage or the 'fight or flight' response.






22. Approximately 85% of all __________ tumors are classified as carcinomas.






23. Often appearing ______ in a relationship - passionate love typically does not last very long.






24. 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.






25. During this stage - neuromuscular tension is _________.






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






27. Factors such as overall health - acquired _________ - health care services - and health-related behavior can influence susceptibility to infectious diseases.






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






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






30. The EPA monitors and regulates the quality of municipal ________ ______ supplies.






31. ___________ is the key to successful community based health promotion.






32. Young _________ is a time of major transitions for people.






33. Also known as impotence - erectile dysfunction may be caused by chronic diseases such as diabetes - vascular problems - or numerous psychogenic factors including anxiety - guilt - fear - and poor ______________.






34. The withdrawal method is said to be ineffective as the clear __________ fluid can contain viable sperm - which may get deposited near the cervical opening before withdrawal of the penis.






35. HPV is the most common _________-transmitted infection in the United States






36. 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.






37. A __________ is required in 15% of the cases of colon and rectal cancer.






38. Getting rid of an ailment is only the first step toward correcting the underlying __________ that allowed the ailment to take hold.






39. Through _________ - some pathogenic agents - particularly viruses - become more virulent than they once were.






40. There are three stages to General Adaptation Syndrome. The second stage is called __________.






41. Osteopathy is a system of medical practice that combines allopathic principles with specific attention to ________ mechanics of the body.






42. The _____ stage of the sexual response pattern for males and females is the resolution stage.






43. Nicotine may also stimulate the release of adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) from the pituitary gland. In response to the ACTH - beta ___________ are produced in specific areas of the brain - leading to the mild feelings of euphoria.






44. An addiction can begin after a person is ________ to a drug or a behavior that he or she finds pleasurable.






45. ____ can be a very difficult concept to define. Clinical determinants of death refer to measures of bodily functions.






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






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






48. 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.






49. As a result - patients feel _____ quickly after eating a small meal.






50. _____ abuse can take many forms - but the most common is neglect.