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DSST Health - 2

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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. Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are widespread air pollutants from ___________ fuel combustion






2. ____________ nervosa is a disorder of emotional origin in which appetite and hunger are suppressed and marked weight loss occurs






3. By time it reaches the uterus - a layer of cells that develops into an organ called the _____________ surrounds the embryo






4. ____________ disorder is a mood disorder characterized by alternating episodes of mania and depression






5. The _________ layer is a layer of triatomic oxygen that surrounds the Earth and filters much of the sun's radiation before it can reach the Earth's surface






6. Whether it's called social graces - skills - or insights - ___________ ability is the third dimension of total health






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






8. Many traditional food pairings - such as beans and rice or corn and beans - emerged as dietary staples because they are ______________ proteins






9. Jean ___________ - a Swiss psychologist - was influenced by Freud's work as he worked on his own theories of development






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






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






12. ______________ heart disease is the final stage in a series of complications started by a streptococcal infection of the throat (strep throat)






13. Physically - emotionally - socially - and occupationally - elderly people must accept at least some decline. For areas of decline in which some measure of reversal is possible - the elderly have an opportunity to seek ________________.






14. __________ is a potentially fatal condition resulting from the proliferation of certain bacteria in the vagina that enter the general blood circulation






15. A ____________ is a preference for unusual sexual practices






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






17. ______________ heart failure is the inability of the heart to pump out all the blood that returns to it - which can lead to dangerous fluid accumulations in veins - lungs - and kidneys






18. ______________ drugs work by destroying cancer cells' ability to use important materials or carry out cell division in a normal manner






19. The first tube that the sperm cells enter is the vas deferens - which connects the testes to the _____________ gland.






20. Pulmonary ____________ is an irreversible disease process in which the alveoli are destroyed






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






22. By _________ adulthood - the aging process has changed a person's physical appearance






23. Greater ___________ _______ makes possible a higher rate of metabolism which helps to maintain a healthy body weight






24. A primary form of fat found in the blood is known as _________________






25. The first link in the chain of infection is the disease-causing _________.






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






27. Alcohol is classified as a CNS (Central Nervous System) ______________ drug






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






29. ________ is the most familiar of a class of chronic conditions known as autoimmune disorders






30. ____________ determinants of death refer to measures of bodily functions.






31. Food _____________ are chemical compounds that are intentionally added to our food supply to change some aspect of the food - such as its color or texture






32. The embryo is wrapped in a protective covering called the _____________ sac






33. The ___________ stage is the second stage in the sexual response pattern of males and females






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






35. 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






36. ______________ is capable of killing cancer cells by altering their genetic material while it is in an exposed state during cell division






37. _________________ is a specific term for any procedure used to prevent the fertilization of an ovum






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






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






40. Alcohol - tobacco and marijuana are often called ____________ drugs






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






42. _____________ is most frequently found in the skin - nose - mouth - throat - stomach - intestinal tract - glands - nerves - breasts - urinary and genital structures - lungs - kidneys - and liver.






43. Once the extent of heart attack damage is identified - a physician or team of physicians can decide on a medical course of action






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






45. An _______________ is a recurrent - irrational - unwanted thought or impulse






46. An ___________________ is a diet that excludes all meat but does include the consumption of eggs and dairy products






47. __________ ________ is a state of well-being of the mind






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






49. A strong affection or deep concern for another person is _______.






50. A ______________ drug effect is a dangerous consequence of taking different drugs in the same general category at the same time