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DSST Health - 2

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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2. In the chain of infection - pathogenic agents enter the bodies of uninfected people through the portal of _________






3. _________s are health care delivery plans under which health care providers agree to meet the covered medical needs of subscribers for a prepaid amount of money






4. Smoking ________ therapies are available in a variety of forms - including nicotine gum - trans dermal patches - nicotine inhalation devices - and oral medications that affect neurotransmitters






5. The fifth developmental task of developing __________ usually presents itself to people between young adulthood and midlife - when it appears important to establish one or more intimate relationships






6. 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






7. From the third month until birth - the embryo is called a __________






8. A __________________ occlusion is a blockage to arteries supplying blood to the cerebral cortex of the brain






9. When patients realize that bargaining can only postpone their fate - they may begin the ______________ stage






10. ___________ is the biological passing of physical traits from parents to their children






11. Physicians orders of do not resuscitate (DNR) is an example of _____________ or passive euthanasia






12. Because some physicians and families find it difficult to support indirect euthanasia - many people are starting to use legal documents - called advance medical _____________






13. Criminal acts directed at a person or group solely because of a specific characteristic - such as race - religion - ethnic background - or political belief are referred to as bias and _________ crimes






14. The _________ is the external - cylinder-shaped organ through which urine and sperm pass out of the body






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






16. They have established a ___________ identity






17. _______________ drugs cause intoxication - altering a persons feelings - behavior - perceptions and moods






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






19. 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 ________________.






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






21. How you feel about yourself is known as your ______-________






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






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






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






25. The principal cause for the development of coronary heart disease is ________________ - which is a buildup of plaque on the inner walls of arteries






26. A cancer screening procedure in which cells are removed from the cervix and examined for precancerous changes is known as a ________ test






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






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






29. Diseases associated with smokeless tobacco include oral cancer - periodontal disease and cancer of the digestive and ___________ systems






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






31. An agent used to destroy insects and other pests is known as a ______________






32. 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






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






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






35. The most common alternative to marriage is _______________.






36. The fourth developmental task is developing _________ skills






37. ________ is used in the digestion and absorption of food and is the medium in which most of the chemical reactions take place within the body






38. ________-___________ syndrome is a mental disorder which affects some women who have had an abortion






39. Two upper chambers - called _________ - and two lower chambers - called ventricles - form the heart






40. Surpassed only by lung cancer - __________ cancer is the second leading cause of death from cancer in women






41. The average-sized adult has approximately _______ quarts of blood in his or her circulatory system

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42. 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






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






44. ___________ (Men or Women?) are more likely to attempt suicide






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






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






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






48. People with ___________ __________ fear humiliation or embarrassment while being observed by others






49. COLD is made up of two separate - but related diseases. Chronic ____________ is the persistent inflammation and infection of the smaller airways within the lung






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