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DSST Health - 2
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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. _________s are a group of hydrocarbons causing a great deal of concern because of their presence in the water supply
PCB (polychlorinated biphenyls).
Homosexuality.
Durable.
Bargaining.
2. ________ is the process of adopting the admired behavior patterns of another person
Modeling.
Minerals.
Social.
Cardiovascular
3. ________________ is a positive - whole-health approach that includes a person's physical - intellectual - social - and emotional well-being
Breast.
. Gender.
Community
Wellness.
4. The third developmental task of the elderly is to establish a sense of ___________ - or a sense of wholeness - concerning the journey that may be nearly complete
Fetus.
Depressants.
Integrity.
Endorphins.
5. 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
Home.
Menopause.
Carcinoma.
Diaphragm
6. The ___________-______ virus is believed to cause chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) - mononucleosis - and multiple sclerosis (MS)
HDL (high-density lipoprotein).
Clinical.
Epstein-Barr.
Indirect.
7. Some physical disorders that result from stress are ________________.
Minerals.
Psychosomatic.
Paraphilia.
Fat.
8. After ovulation - the secretory phase of the menstrual cycle starts when the remnants of the graafian follicle restructure themselves into a corpus ____________
Self-esteem.
Mutations
Luteum.
Acute.
9. _______________ agents in the form of bacteria - viruses - and protozoa enter the water supply through human and animal wastes
Epidemic.
Dehydration.
Pathogenic.
Anaerobic.
10. ______________ heart disease is the final stage in a series of complications started by a streptococcal infection of the throat (strep throat)
SLE (Systemic lupus erythematosus).
Morals.
Agent.
Rheumatic.
11. Smoking ________ therapies are available in a variety of forms - including nicotine gum - trans dermal patches - nicotine inhalation devices - and oral medications that affect neurotransmitters
Cessation
Adulthood.
Gaseous.
Osteoporosis.
12. 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
Denial.
Nicotine.
Ozone.
LDL (Low-density lipoprotein).
13. In urban areas located in cooler climates - sulfur oxides and particulate matter combine with moisture to form a grayish haze known as _______
MSW (municipal solid waste).
Bisexuals
Smog.
Control.
14. Once the extent of heart attack damage is identified - a physician or team of physicians can decide on a medical course of action
Chronic.
Type I.
Vacuum.
Currently popular is an extensive form of surgery called coronary artery ___________ surgery. Bypass.
15. __________ is a potentially fatal condition resulting from the proliferation of certain bacteria in the vagina that enter the general blood circulation
Incubation.
Homosexuality.
TSS (Toxic shock syndrome).
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16. A _______________ risk factor is an attribute that a person has or is exposed to that increases the likelihood that he or she will develop some form of heart disease
Older.
Menarche
Chlamydia.
Cardiovascular
17. _____________ injuries are injuries that are committed on purpose
Orientation.
Diabetes.
Intentional.
Generativity.
18. ___________ is the biological passing of physical traits from parents to their children
Migraine.
Heredity.
Directives.
Preference.
19. The fourth link in the chain of infection is the mode of ________________ - or the way that pathogens are passed from reservoirs to susceptible hosts
Emotional.
Greenhouse.
Transmission.
Singlehood.
20. The trash that is collected from our homes is referred to as ________.
Homosexuality.
HPV (human papillomavirus).
Codependence.
MSW (municipal solid waste).
21. _______________ is a system of medical practice that combines allopathic principles with specific attention to postural mechanics of the body
Alternative.
Osteopathy
Pneumonia.
Stalking
22. The first tube that the sperm cells enter is the vas deferens - which connects the testes to the _____________ gland.
Prostate.
Unintentional.
Endometrium.
Erectile.
23. _____________ is most frequently found in the skin - nose - mouth - throat - stomach - intestinal tract - glands - nerves - breasts - urinary and genital structures - lungs - kidneys - and liver.
Mental health.
Carcinoma.
Biological.
Acupuncture
24. Created in 1965 by amendments to the Social Security Act - ____________ represents a governmental form of health insurance
Dehydration.
Fat.
Medicare.
Eutrophication.
25. A ___________ is a contraceptive device that also helps to protect against STDs
Isokinetic.
Dependence.
Reservoir
Condom.
26. Some older people experience a loss of short-term memory. About one in 20 adults develops ___________________ disease - a serious disorder in which the person slowly loses the ability to remember and reason.
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27. This environment forms the second link in the chain of infection and is referred to as the ____________ in which the agent resides.
Reservoir
Helper T.
Proteins.
Immune.
28. _____________ - or the sharing of living quarters by unmarried people - represents another alternative to marriage
Psychosomatic.
THR (target heart rate).
Cohabitation.
Speeding.
29. Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are widespread air pollutants from ___________ fuel combustion
Heredity.
Ozone.
Fossil
Acid.
30. _________ is damage resulting from restricted blood flow to the extremities - especially the legs and feet
Intimacy
Helper T.
PAD (Peripheral artery disease).
Hypertension.
31. The body is protected by two types or components of defenses
Fat.
Diaphragm
_______________ defenses are first-line defenses - since they physically separate the internal body from the external environment. Mechanical.
Recovery.
32. The embryo is wrapped in a protective covering called the _____________ sac
Amniotic
Diaphragm
Currently popular is an extensive form of surgery called coronary artery ___________ surgery. Bypass.
Gender.
33. _______________ is an acquired reaction to a drug in which continued intake of the same dose has diminishing effects
Platelet.
Cohabitation.
Tolerance.
Ozone.
34. The uterus is lined with a thick spongy tissue called the ______________ - which provides a fertilized egg with nourishment during the early stages of development
Emotional.
Epidemic.
Endometrium.
Radiation.
35. Terminally ill people often follow the anger stage with the _____________ stage
Post-abortion.
Bargaining.
Acid.
Atherosclerosis.
36. The principal cause for the development of coronary heart disease is ________________ - which is a buildup of plaque on the inner walls of arteries
Atherosclerosis.
Independence.
EPA (Environmental Protection Agency).
Roe.
37. ___________ is the refusal to recognize reality.
New host.
Denial.
Saturated.
PAI (passively acquired immunity).
38. An agent used to destroy insects and other pests is known as a ______________
Rhinitis.
Loss of control.
Pesticide.
Entry.
39. _____________ - or the blending of both feminine and masculine qualities - is more clearly evident in our society now than ever before
Androgyny
Progressive.
Acupuncture
Coronary.
40. Hans Selye coined the word ____________ for harmful - unpleasant stress.
Speeding.
Generativity.
Distress.
Radiation.
41. A form of cardiovascular disease (CVD) - ____________ heart disease - also known as coronary artery disease - involves damage to the vessels that supply blood to the heart muscle
Coronary.
Entry.
Greenhouse.
Emotional.
42. Alcohol is classified as a CNS (Central Nervous System) ______________ drug
BAC (Blood alcohol concentration).
Compulsion.
Contraception.
Depressant.
43. By the end of young adulthood - most people are ready to accomplish the second developmental task of establishing _______________.
Psychoanalytic.
Independence.
SLE (Systemic lupus erythematosus).
Urinary
44. _________________ is a specific term for any procedure used to prevent the fertilization of an ovum
Alternative.
Pap.
Contraception.
Clinical.
45. The health effects of _______________ exposure depend on many factors including the duration - type - dose of exposure - and individual sensitivity
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Women.
Emotions.
Radiation.
46. When coronary arteries become narrowed - _________ pain - or angina pectoris - is often felt
Smog.
Ionizing.
. Gender.
Chest.
47. Jean ___________ - a Swiss psychologist - was influenced by Freud's work as he worked on his own theories of development
. Lower.
Plateau.
Piaget.
Codependence.
48. Pulmonary ____________ is an irreversible disease process in which the alveoli are destroyed
Chronic.
Denial.
Emphysema.
Codependence.
49. Alcohol abuse by college students usually takes place through a drinking pattern called __________ drinking.
Binge.
D.
Obsession.
Genetic.
50. Sperm cell development starts at about age 11 in boys and is influenced by the release of the hormone ________ from the pituitary gland
Acceptance
Orgasmic
Alcoholism.
ICSH (interstitial cell-stimulating hormone).