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DSST Health - 2
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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. _________ is a strong feeling of displeasure that can range from annoyance to complete fury
Melanoma.
Insurance.
Anger.
Ovarian
2. This level of intensity is called the ________.
Gaseous.
THR (target heart rate).
Vasocongestion.
Social.
3. Elder abuse can take many forms - but the most common is _____________
Emotions.
Neglect.
Stalking
Denial.
4. ________________ sedate the user - slowing down central nervous system function
Erectile.
Immune.
Desirable.
Depressants.
5. Body _______________ is the makeup of the body in terms of muscle - bone - fat - and other elements
Agent.
Composition.
Incubation.
Resolution.
6. The embryo is wrapped in a protective covering called the _____________ sac
CFS (chronic fatigue syndrome).
Amniotic
Ovarian
Type I.
7. __________ stress can occur when someone is not able to respond immediately to a threat (real or imaginary)
Dehydration.
Chronic.
Sigmund Freud.
Bipolar.
8. The second component of the body's protective defenses is the cellular system - or more commonly - the _____________ system
Minerals.
Alcoholism.
Immune.
Endurance.
9. __________ gas is a naturally occurring radioactive gas produced by the decay of uranium
Migraine.
Identity.
Radon.
Composition.
10. One example of an ____________ relationship is controlling behavior - when one partner attempts to manage the daily activities of the other partner
Syphilis.
Ovarian
_______________ defenses are first-line defenses - since they physically separate the internal body from the external environment. Mechanical.
Unhealthy.
11. Also known as the common cold - acute ____________ is the sudden onset of nasal inflammation
Rhinitis.
Repression.
Heterosexuality.
Older.
12. The ___________ stage is the second stage in the sexual response pattern of males and females
Love.
Cirrhosis.
Plateau.
Entry.
13. ______________ is a primary - chronic disease with genetic - psychosocial - and environmental factors influencing its development and manifestations
Alcoholism.
Decline.
Contact.
Emphysema.
14. _____________ - or marijuana - has been labeled a mild hallucinogen for a number of years - and some experts now consider it to be a drug category in itself
Cannabis.
PAD (Peripheral artery disease).
Abraham Maslow.
Entry.
15. For the vast majority of women in their late forties through their mid-fifties - a gradual decline in reproductive system function - called ____________ - occurs
Cholesterol.
Emphysema.
HDL (high-density lipoprotein).
Menopause.
16. Physicians orders of do not resuscitate (DNR) is an example of _____________ or passive euthanasia
Indirect.
Placenta.
Ionizing.
Endorphins.
17. How you feel about yourself is known as your ______-________
Menopause.
Mental health.
Self-esteem.
BAC (Blood alcohol concentration).
18. Secondhand tobacco smoke can increase the risk of acute _________ attacks that require hospital emergency care
Urethra.
Piaget.
Asthma.
Denial.
19. ___________ burial is the most common method.
Speeding.
Acid.
Ground.
Prostate.
20. _____________ cancer is one of the most lethal forms of cancer - with a survival rate of only 4% at 5 years after diagnosis
Agent.
Ovarian
Pancreatic.
Hate.
21. In urban areas located in cooler climates - sulfur oxides and particulate matter combine with moisture to form a grayish haze known as _______
Smog.
Biological.
Mental health.
Nicotine.
22. By the end of young adulthood - most people are ready to accomplish the second developmental task of establishing _______________.
Acute.
Psychologists.
PAD (Peripheral artery disease).
Independence.
23. _______________ is a general term under which a variety of infectious respiratory conditions can be placed
Love.
Medicare.
PAD (Peripheral artery disease).
Pneumonia.
24. An ___________ is an inscription on a grave marker or monument
Rhinitis.
Epitaph.
Mutations
Independence.
25. The average-sized adult has approximately _______ quarts of blood in his or her circulatory system
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26. _________________ is a specific term for any procedure used to prevent the fertilization of an ovum
Smog.
Paraphilia.
Heterosexuality.
Contraception.
27. When used on a routine basis - _______ medications should be carefully discussed with a physician or pharmacist.
Frequency.
Independence.
Unintentional.
OTC (Over the counter).
28. Caused by a nongonoccal bacterium - ____________ is considered to be the most prevalent STD in the United States today
Cardiovascular
Ovarian
Roe.
Chlamydia.
29. __________ (men or women?) are more likely to use - abuse - and be dependent on illicit drugs
Pathogen.
Exhaustion.
Neglect.
Men.
30. The Medicare Prescription Drug Improvement and Modernization Act of 2003 is now referred to as Medicare Part _____
STD (sexually transmitted diseases).
Remediation.
D.
PAI (passively acquired immunity).
31. ____________ nervosa is a disorder of emotional origin in which binge eating patterns are established and usually accompanied by purging
Stalking
HDL (high-density lipoprotein).
Binge.
Bulimia.
32. Scientists who study the effects of stress on health often refer to two primary personality types as type ___ and type B.
Saturated.
Neglect.
A.
Chiropractic.
33. ________ is the most familiar of a class of chronic conditions known as autoimmune disorders
Diaphragm
SLE (Systemic lupus erythematosus).
Ozone.
Piaget.
34. According to a 2002 survey on cigarette smoking in the US - ____ percent of Americans smoke
Scrotum.
22.5%.
Atria.
Durable.
35. ________ is the process of adopting the admired behavior patterns of another person
Roe.
Modeling.
Singlehood.
Entombment.
36. ________ cancer is one of the most lethal forms of cancer that is frequently diagnosed
Luteum.
HMO (Health Maintenance Organizations).
Codependence.
Lung.
37. _____________ injuries are injuries that are committed on purpose
Prodromal.
Men.
Intentional.
Stimulants.
38. _____________ is an inflammatory process in the liver and can be caused by several viruses
Entry.
Stroke.
Hepatitis.
Hypercellular
39. ______________ heart disease is the final stage in a series of complications started by a streptococcal infection of the throat (strep throat)
Alzheimer's.
Benign.
Rheumatic.
Anonymous.
40. Studies have shown that in addition to food - shelter - and consistent care - infants need _______ and affection.
Vasocongestion.
. Bronchitis.
Love.
Menarche
41. After ovulation - the secretory phase of the menstrual cycle starts when the remnants of the graafian follicle restructure themselves into a corpus ____________
Luteum.
Congestive.
Fossil
Overload.
42. _________ is a general term of a wide variety of crises that result from blood vessel damage in the brain
STD (sexually transmitted diseases).
Morals.
Stroke.
Cessation
43. The ________________ effect is the warming of the Earth's surface that is produced when solar heat becomes trapped by layers of carbon dioxide and other gases
Child.
Greenhouse.
Celibacy.
EPA (Environmental Protection Agency).
44. ___________ are the strong - immediate reactions that you feel in response to an experience
Cardiovascular
. Gender.
Emotions.
Depressants.
45. Hans Selye coined the word ____________ for harmful - unpleasant stress.
Urinary
Distress.
Older.
Removal.
46. Greater ___________ _______ makes possible a higher rate of metabolism which helps to maintain a healthy body weight
Insurance.
Muscle mass.
Radiation.
Shyness.
47. _______________ energy production is the body's means of energy production when the necessary amount of oxygen is not available
Anaerobic.
Women.
Emotional.
PAI (passively acquired immunity).
48. When patients realize that bargaining can only postpone their fate - they may begin the ______________ stage
Immune.
Morals.
Socialization.
Depression
49. _________ is the percentage of alcohol in a measured quantity of blood and can be determined directly through the analysis of a blood sample or indirectly through the analysis of exhaled air
Vasocongestion.
BAC (Blood alcohol concentration).
. Bronchitis.
Resolution.
50. This process is called ____________ identification.
Gender.
Ionizing.
Alzheimer's.
Tolerance.