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DSST Health - 2
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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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Match each statement with the correct term.
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1. ________________ is the abnormal depletion of fluids from the body
Dehydration.
Gender.
PPA (phenylpropanolamine).
Diaphragm
2. _______________ agents in the form of bacteria - viruses - and protozoa enter the water supply through human and animal wastes
Independence.
Erectile.
Pathogenic.
Exercise.
3. Small amounts of _______ are essential to the body
Harassment.
Endorphins.
Fat.
Crisis.
4. The body is protected by two types or components of defenses
Practitioners.
Resistance.
CFS (chronic fatigue syndrome).
_______________ defenses are first-line defenses - since they physically separate the internal body from the external environment. Mechanical.
5. The sixth link in the chain of infection is the _______ ________
Emotions.
New host.
Pap.
LDL (Low-density lipoprotein).
6. Young _______________ is a time of major transitions for people
Amniotic
Durable.
Adulthood.
Impedance.
7. Three common aspects of addictive behavior are ______________ - compulsion - and loss of control.
Exposure.
Denial.
Dehydration.
PAI (passively acquired immunity).
8. _________________ 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
Depression.
Cessation
Isokinetic.
Fetal.
9. People may feel _______ when they believe that they are in danger
Fear.
Progressive.
Tolerance.
PAD (Peripheral artery disease).
10. _____________ is an inflammatory process in the liver and can be caused by several viruses
Hepatitis.
Overload.
Chest.
Prostate.
11. The ___________-______ virus is believed to cause chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) - mononucleosis - and multiple sclerosis (MS)
Homosexuality.
Acupuncture
Epstein-Barr.
Clinical.
12. _____________ - or marijuana - has been labeled a mild hallucinogen for a number of years - and some experts now consider it to be a drug category in itself
Older.
Endorphins.
Frequency.
Cannabis.
13. The uterus is lined with a thick spongy tissue called the ______________ - which provides a fertilized egg with nourishment during the early stages of development
Muscle mass.
Cardiovascular.
Placenta.
Endometrium.
14. Withdrawal - or ___________ interruptus - is the contraceptive practice in which the erect penis is removed from the vagina just before ejaculation of semen
Coitus.
Homicide.
Obsession.
Saturated.
15. Nicotine increases blood _____________ adhesiveness
Platelet.
PPA (phenylpropanolamine).
Carcinoma.
Exercise.
16. ____________ classified human needs into different levels such as self-actualization - esteem - and safety needs
Bisexuals
Endorphins.
Abraham Maslow.
Compulsion.
17. An agent used to destroy insects and other pests is known as a ______________
Decline.
Pesticide.
Coitus.
Greenhouse.
18. Although it actually means any close - mutual - verbal or nonverbal behavior within a relationship - when most people hear the word ____________ - they think about shared touching - kissing - and even intercourse
BMR (basal metabolic rate).
Vegan.
Prodromal.
Intimacy.
19. The Drug Induced Rape Prevention and Punishment Act of 1996 adds up to ______ years to the prison sentence of any rapist who uses a drug to incapacitate a victim
PAD (Peripheral artery disease).
Agent.
Partner.
20
20. _____________ - or the sharing of living quarters by unmarried people - represents another alternative to marriage
Radiation.
Angioplasty.
Cohabitation.
Placenta.
21. _____________ is the process of using formaldehyde-based fluids to replace the blood components
Depressant.
Intentional.
Synergistic.
Embalming.
22. Body _______________ is the makeup of the body in terms of muscle - bone - fat - and other elements
Mononucleosis.
Composition.
Bipolar.
Stalking
23. Sperm cell development starts at about age 11 in boys and is influenced by the release of the hormone ________ from the pituitary gland
ICSH (interstitial cell-stimulating hormone).
Carcinoma.
Placenta.
Remediation.
24. ______________ is a primary - chronic disease with genetic - psychosocial - and environmental factors influencing its development and manifestations
LDL (Low-density lipoprotein).
Alcoholism.
Piaget.
PAD (Peripheral artery disease).
25. 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.
Vascular.
Vegan.
Platelet.
26. In the fourth stage - or the ____________ stage - the first signs of recovery occur
Impedance.
Clinical.
Decline.
Coitus.
27. The third link in the chain of infection is the ____________ of exit - or the point at which agents leave their reservoirs.
Helper T.
Portal.
Loss of control.
Emphysema.
28. ______________ heart disease is the final stage in a series of complications started by a streptococcal infection of the throat (strep throat)
Water.
Tolerance.
Rheumatic.
Singlehood.
29. 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
HMO (Health Maintenance Organizations).
Depression
Control.
Greenhouse.
30. ____________ is a hormone which is required by the body for the effective metabolism of glucose (blood sugar)
Child.
Insulin.
Occupational.
Practitioners.
31. Although religious beliefs and practices could be included in the _____________ dimension of health - the category could be extended to include a person's relationship with other living things
Carbon monoxide.
Platelet.
Piaget.
Spiritual.
32. ___________ are the strong - immediate reactions that you feel in response to an experience
Hate.
Inhalants.
Emotions.
Menopause.
33. Because cancerous cells do not possess the ____________ inhibition (a control mechanism that influences the number of cells that can occupy a particular space) of normal cells - they can accumulate and eventually alter the structure of a body organ o
Prostate.
Contact.
Greenhouse.
EPA (Environmental Protection Agency).
34. A potentially fatal elevation of the BAC - often resulting from heavy - rapid consumption of alcohol is known as __________ alcohol intoxication
Epidemic.
. Gender.
Inhalants.
Acute.
35. In men - ____________ dysfunction is the inability to achieve an erection
Stroke.
Adulthood.
Erectile.
Intentional.
36. ___________ improves memory and alertness and can help people perform cognitive tasks at peak levels
Exercise.
Pap.
Urethra.
Acceptance
37. It consists of four stages. The first is the ____________ stage.
Durable.
Hate.
Resolution.
Excitement.
38. The trash that is collected from our homes is referred to as ________.
Smoking.
Osteopathy
MSW (municipal solid waste).
Homicide.
39. Also known as the common cold - acute ____________ is the sudden onset of nasal inflammation
Dyspareunia.
A.
_______________ defenses are first-line defenses - since they physically separate the internal body from the external environment. Mechanical.
Rhinitis.
40. ________________ is the enrichment of a body of water with nutrients - which causes overabundant growth of plants
Fallopian.
Eutrophication.
Depression.
PPA (phenylpropanolamine).
41. Some professional nurses specialize in a clinical area and become certified as nurse _________________.
Ozone.
Practitioners.
Eustress.
Minerals.
42. The second stage of infection is referred to as the ______________ stage
Integrity.
Control.
Prodromal.
Smog.
43. _______ _________ is a genetically programmed range of body weight beyond which a person finds it difficult to gain or lose additional weight
_______________ defenses are first-line defenses - since they physically separate the internal body from the external environment. Mechanical.
Set point.
Alcoholism.
Cardiovascular.
44. In the context of health - _______________ refers to a process in which individuals or groups of people gain increasing measures of control over their health
Gastroplasty.
Empowerment.
Child.
Clinical.
45. _______________ refers to an attraction between same-gender partners
Unhealthy.
Homosexuality.
22.5%.
Codependence.
46. Once referred to as venereal diseases - _________'s are infectious diseases that are spread primarily through intimate sexual contact
Reservoir
STD (sexually transmitted diseases).
New host.
Nicotine.
47. A ___________ is a contraceptive device that also helps to protect against STDs
Alcoholism.
Condom.
Minerals.
Transmission.
48. Spiritual health includes one's __________ - ethics - intrinsic values and beliefs
Psychosomatic.
Men.
Morals.
Cardiovascular.
49. The second component of the body's protective defenses is the cellular system - or more commonly - the _____________ system
Immune.
Hate.
Loss of control.
Anger.
50. _______________ is a general term under which a variety of infectious respiratory conditions can be placed
Vacuum.
Epidemic.
Anger.
Pneumonia.