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DSST Health - 2

Instructions:
  • 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. In urban areas located in cooler climates - sulfur oxides and particulate matter combine with moisture to form a grayish haze known as _______






2. The passage of nutrients or alcohol through the walls of the stomach or intestinal tract into the bloodstream is known as _______________






3. ______ can be defined as the degree of danger that goes along with a situation






4. Some professional nurses specialize in a clinical area and become certified as nurse _________________.






5. Also known as the 'good cholesterol' - _________ transports cholesterol from the bloodstream to the liver - where it is eventually removed from the body






6. This quick physical warning is the alarm stage or the 'fight or _________' response.






7. _____________ injuries are injuries that are committed on purpose






8. The term ______________ system refers to the body's blood vessels






9. For a disease to be transferred - a person must come into contact with the disease-producing agent - or ___________ - such as a virus - bacterium - or fungus






10. ______________ exercises use mechanical devices that provide resistances that consistently overload muscles throughout the entire range of motion






11. A ______________ is an established amount that an insured person must pay before the insurance company pays for medical costs






12. ___________ is the refusal to recognize reality.






13. The second component of the body's protective defenses is the cellular system - or more commonly - the _____________ system






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






15. When used on a routine basis - _______ medications should be carefully discussed with a physician or pharmacist.






16. A __________ vegetarian diet excludes all animal products - including eggs and dairy products






17. The fourth developmental task is developing _________ skills






18. Alcohol is removed from the bloodstream principally through the process of _______________






19. _______________ is a viral infection characterized by weakness - fatigue - swollen glands - sore throat - and low-grade fever






20. _____________ - which are the primary components of muscle and connective tissue - are compounds composed of chains of amino acids






21. In general - ______________ excite or increase the activity of the central nervous system






22. Secondhand tobacco smoke can increase the risk of acute _________ attacks that require hospital emergency care






23. Empowerment is the key to successful ______________ based health promotion






24. A chronic problem that affects women more than men is ________________ - a condition in which bones become weak and brittle






25. ________ rape is a form of acquaintance rape that involves forced sexual intercourse by a dating partner






26. The emergence of the _______-_______ movement is the trend toward individuals taking increased responsibility for prevention or management of certain health conditions






27. Sperm cell development starts at about age 11 in boys and is influenced by the release of the hormone ________ from the pituitary gland






28. ____________ is a crime involving an assailant's planned efforts to pursue an intended victim






29. The second stage is called ________________.






30. The active chemical compound found in most over-the-counter diet products is called _________






31. ______________ refers to a consistently elevated blood pressure






32. In women - ______________ is known as painful intercourse






33. _________ is a strong feeling of displeasure that can range from annoyance to complete fury






34. Genetic _____________ develop when dividing cells miscopy genetic information






35. The Medicare Prescription Drug Improvement and Modernization Act of 2003 is now referred to as Medicare Part _____






36. __________ stress can occur when someone is not able to respond immediately to a threat (real or imaginary)






37. A causative agent for genital warts - __________ is a sexually transmitted virus capable of causing precancerous changes in the cervix






38. Positive use of stress is called ____________.






39. The body is protected by two types or components of defenses






40. _____________ is the process of using formaldehyde-based fluids to replace the blood components






41. ____________ is a hormone which is required by the body for the effective metabolism of glucose (blood sugar)






42. S. Supreme Court case _______ v. Wade - the United States joined many of the world's most populated countries in legalizing abortions within certain guidelines.






43. 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






44. Assuming _________________ is the third developmental task that younger people are expected to progress in






45. Sexual _______________ refers to the direction in which people focus their sexual interests






46. In addition to the living will - the ___________ power of attorney for health care is another important advance medical directive that can assist terminally ill or incapacitated patients






47. _________ refers to nondigestible carbohydrates provided by plants






48. The final stage of the sexual response pattern for males and females is the ______________ stage






49. Direct _______________ usually involves the administration of large amounts of depressant drugs which eventually causes all central nervous system functions to stop






50. Within the last decade - ________________ is a new term that has been used to describe the relationship between drug-dependent people and those around them