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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. This environment forms the second link in the chain of infection and is referred to as the ____________ in which the agent resides.






2. The ___________ is a soft rubber cup with a springlike metal rim that - when properly fitted and inserted by the user - rests in the top of the vagina






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






4. The bacterium of ___________ - Treponema pallidum - a spirochete - is transmitted from an infected person to a new host through intimate contact






5. ___________ is the refusal to recognize reality.






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






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






8. Like the particulate phase - the ____________ phase of tobacco smoke is composed of a variety of physiological active compounds - including carbon monoxide - carbon dioxide - ammonia - hydrogen cyanide - isoprene - acetaldehyde - and acetone






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






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






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






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






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






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






15. ________________ is the abnormal depletion of fluids from the body






16. _______________ is a general term under which a variety of infectious respiratory conditions can be placed






17. The second stage is called ________________.






18. ________________ is a positive - whole-health approach that includes a person's physical - intellectual - social - and emotional well-being






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






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






21. _______ _________ is a genetically programmed range of body weight beyond which a person finds it difficult to gain or lose additional weight






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






23. Caused by a nongonoccal bacterium - ____________ is considered to be the most prevalent STD in the United States today






24. In the chain of infection - pathogenic agents enter the bodies of uninfected people through the portal of _________






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






26. Pathological changes to the liver resulting from chronic - heavy alcohol consumption are known as _____________






27. In women - ______________ is known as painful intercourse






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






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






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






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






32. 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






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






34. _____________'s theories about the importance of the subconscious in personality development are the basis for the psychoanalytic approach to personality






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






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






37. Positive use of stress is called ____________.






38. Induced abortions undertaken during the sixth through ninth weeks of pregnancy are generally done through ____________ aspiration of the uterine contents






39. Two major classes of lipoproteins exist. _________ is the type of lipoprotein that transports the largest amount of cholesterol in the blood stream.






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






41. 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 ________________.






42. According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs - _______________ needs are the most basic needs






43. _________ is damage resulting from restricted blood flow to the extremities - especially the legs and feet






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






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






46. Alcoholics ___________ is a voluntary support group of recovering alcoholics who meet regularly to help each other get and stay sober






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






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






49. The least common form of asthma is ___________ asthma






50. ______________ treatment is manipulation of the vertebral column to relieve pressure and cure illness