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DSST Health - 2

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. ____________ is the major risk factor associated with sudden cardiac death.






2. The fifth stage of infection is known as the _______________ stage - also called the convalescence stage - and is characterized by apparent recovery from the invading agent






3. ___________ are the strong - immediate reactions that you feel in response to an experience






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






5. __________ gas is a naturally occurring radioactive gas produced by the decay of uranium






6. They have established a ___________ identity






7. _________ is a strong feeling of displeasure that can range from annoyance to complete fury






8. _____________ - or the blending of both feminine and masculine qualities - is more clearly evident in our society now than ever before






9. One possible explanation for the conversion of protooncogenes into oncogenes involves the presence of environmental agents known as _______________






10. During the _______________ stage - patients fully realize that they are going to die






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






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






13. A ___________ headache is a very severe headache that can be triggered by stress.






14. ________________ health care includes acupuncture - chiropractic - homeopathy - naturopathy - herbalism - reflexology - and ayurveda






15. _________________ 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






16. The oldest approach to cancer therapy is the _____________ of tissue suspected to contain cancerous cells






17. This level of intensity is called the ________.






18. _________________ - which are the body's primary source of energy - are chemical compounds composed of sugar units






19. _________ is temporary immunity achieved by providing antibodies to a person exposed to a particular pathogen






20. _________ is the percentage of alcohol in a measured quantity of blood and can be determined directly through the analysis of a blood sample or indirectly through the analysis of exhaled air






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






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

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23. For the vast majority of women in their late forties through their mid-fifties - a gradual decline in reproductive system function - called ____________ - occurs






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






25. ________ _____ __________ refers to the tendency of addicted people to continue undesirable behavior regardless of overwhelming negative consequences






26. The physiologically active - dependence-producing drug found in tobacco is known as ____________






27. _____________ is an inflammatory process in the liver and can be caused by several viruses






28. __________ (men or women?) are more likely to use - abuse - and be dependent on illicit drugs






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






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






31. 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 ________________.






32. _______________ fats are fats that are difficult for the body to use






33. An ___________ is an inscription on a grave marker or monument






34. The most common sexual orientation throughout the world is known as ______________ - which refers to an attraction to opposite-gender partners






35. Three common aspects of addictive behavior are ______________ - compulsion - and loss of control.






36. ________________ drugs are psychoactive drugs that produce hallucinations - which are perceived distortions of reality






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






38. _____________ exercises are muscular strength exercises in which the resistance is so great that the object cannot be moved






39. 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






40. The fourth link in the chain of infection is the mode of ________________ - or the way that pathogens are passed from reservoirs to susceptible hosts






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






42. __________ (Men or Women?) commit the most suicides






43. The ________________ dimension of health includes the degree to which a person is able to cope with stress - remain flexible - and compromise to resolve conflict






44. The American Cancer Society recommends women begin routine mammograms at age ______






45. Such methods are called defense mechanisms. ______________ is the most basic of all defense mechanisms.






46. A numerical expression of body weigh based on height and weight is referred to as the __________






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






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






49. Direct _______________ usually involves the administration of large amounts of depressant drugs which eventually causes all central nervous system functions to stop






50. The third stage of the sexual response pattern for males and females is the ___________ stage