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






2. 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






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






4. _______________ reflects the process of contributing to the collective good






5. About 75% of all motor vehicle accidents occur close to _________






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






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






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






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






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






11. The most common alternative to marriage is _______________.






12. _________________ is a specific term for any procedure used to prevent the fertilization of an ovum






13. 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






14. _______________ is a system of medical practice that combines allopathic principles with specific attention to postural mechanics of the body






15. The third stage of infection is known as the _____________ stage - also called the acme or acute stage - and is often the most unpleasant stage for the host






16. Increasing physical activity stimulates the release of ________________.






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






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






19. Often used in combination with rehabilitation is _______________ - whereby an alternative to the area of loss is introduced.






20. _____________ - or the sharing of living quarters by unmarried people - represents another alternative to marriage






21. Young _______________ is a time of major transitions for people






22. _____________ are a class of drugs that includes a variety of volatile compounds that generally produce unpredictable - drunklike effects in users






23. _____________ - or murder - is the intentional killing of one person by another






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25. Inorganic materials - called ____________ - make up nearly 5% of the body






26. ____________ is the major risk factor associated with sudden cardiac death.






27. Birth occurs in three stages. The process of birth is called _________.






28. ________ cancer is one of the most lethal forms of cancer that is frequently diagnosed






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






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






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






32. Recent studies indicate that electronic media such as ATM machines - video games - voice mail - faxes and email may be causing ____________ rates in the US to rise






33. The final tube through which the semen travels is the ___________.






34. In men - ____________ dysfunction is the inability to achieve an erection






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






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






37. Whether it's called social graces - skills - or insights - ___________ ability is the third dimension of total health






38. Genetic _____________ develop when dividing cells miscopy genetic information






39. Lowering of the basal metabolic rate (BMR) is the primary factor that causes older adults to require ________ calorie intake






40. ____________ classified human needs into different levels such as self-actualization - esteem - and safety needs






41. Cancer of the ____________ is among the least common forms of cancer; however - it represents the most common solid tumor in men between the ages of 20 and 34 years






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






43. Cancer of the colon and __________ has a combined incidence and death rate second only to that of lung cancer






44. Nearly 60% of all motor vehicle crashes are caused by ______________






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






46. 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






47. The sixth dimension of health is the _________________ dimension - which reflects the fact that employment satisfaction is directly related to many aspects of a person's health






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






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






50. Withdrawal - or ___________ interruptus - is the contraceptive practice in which the erect penis is removed from the vagina just before ejaculation of semen