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DSST Health - 2

Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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  • Match each statement with the correct term.
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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. ____________ abuse refers to violence committed against a domestic partner






2. _________ rain is rain that has a lower pH than that normally associated with rain






3. The best way to add muscle mass is through ________________ training such as weight training






4. The ability to process and act on information - clarify values and beliefs - and exercise decision making skills is part of the _______________ dimension






5. A ___________ is a contraceptive device that also helps to protect against STDs






6. __________ (Men or Women?) commit the most suicides






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






8. Psychoactive drugs have strong potential for the development of ________________






9. ________ is the process of adopting the admired behavior patterns of another person






10. Once referred to as venereal diseases - _________'s are infectious diseases that are spread primarily through intimate sexual contact






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






12. ______________ is a primary - chronic disease with genetic - psychosocial - and environmental factors influencing its development and manifestations






13. _____________ - or the blending of both feminine and masculine qualities - is more clearly evident in our society now than ever before






14. Increasing physical activity stimulates the release of ________________.






15. This level of intensity is called the ________.






16. When an illness is __________ - the effect of being ill may extend over long periods of time - perhaps even an entire life






17. _________________ is an emotional state characterized by exaggerated feelings of sadness - melancholy - dejection - worthlessness - emptiness - and hopelessness that are inappropriate and out of proportion to reality






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






19. Also known as the common cold - acute ____________ is the sudden onset of nasal inflammation






20. The weight range deemed appropriate for people of a specific gender - age - and frame size is referred to as _______________ weight






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






22. The ability of joints to function through an intended range of motion is known as _____________






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






24. Nicotine increases blood _____________ adhesiveness






25. _______________ reflects the process of contributing to the collective good






26. This is known as the five stages of infection. The first stage of infection is the ______________ stage.






27. _____________ cancer is one of the most lethal forms of cancer - with a survival rate of only 4% at 5 years after diagnosis






28. Nearly 60% of all motor vehicle crashes are caused by ______________






29. __________ (men or women?) are more likely to use - abuse - and be dependent on illicit drugs






30. _____________ exercises are muscular strength exercises in which the resistance is so great that the object cannot be moved






31. ______________ is the insertion of fine needles into the body to alter electroenergy fields and cure disease






32. _____________ radiation is a form of radiation capable of releasing electrons from atoms






33. _______________ energy production is the body's means of energy production when the necessary amount of oxygen is not available






34. ________________ injuries are injuries that have occurred without anyone intending that any harm be done






35. Cancer of the ____________ is among the least common forms of cancer; however - it represents the most common solid tumor in men between the ages of 20 and 34 years






36. About 75% of all motor vehicle accidents occur close to _________






37. _______________ agents in the form of bacteria - viruses - and protozoa enter the water supply through human and animal wastes






38. _________s are a group of hydrocarbons causing a great deal of concern because of their presence in the water supply






39. ___________ is a debilitating chronic disease that has a significant effect on the human body






40. _____________ are a class of drugs that includes a variety of volatile compounds that generally produce unpredictable - drunklike effects in users






41. One possible explanation for the conversion of protooncogenes into oncogenes involves the presence of environmental agents known as _______________






42. _______________ fats are fats that are difficult for the body to use






43. Some physical disorders that result from stress are ________________.






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






45. One example of an ____________ relationship is controlling behavior - when one partner attempts to manage the daily activities of the other partner






46. Lowering of the basal metabolic rate (BMR) is the primary factor that causes older adults to require ________ calorie intake






47. In insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus - or _______ ___ diabetes - the body produces little or no insulin






48. Sexual ______________ consists of unwanted attention of a sexual nature that creates embarrassment or stress






49. Terminally ill people often follow the anger stage with the _____________ stage






50. An ___________ is an inscription on a grave marker or monument