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DSST Health - 2
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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. COLD is made up of two separate - but related diseases. Chronic ____________ is the persistent inflammation and infection of the smaller airways within the lung
. Bronchitis.
Indirect.
Coronary.
Immunotherapy.
2. 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
Integrity.
Carcinoma.
Angioplasty.
Dehydration.
3. They have established a ___________ identity
Naturopathy.
Herpes.
Hypertension.
. Gender.
4. 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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5. When coronary arteries become narrowed - _________ pain - or angina pectoris - is often felt
Chest.
22.5%.
_______________ defenses are first-line defenses - since they physically separate the internal body from the external environment. Mechanical.
Psychosomatic.
6. _________s are health care delivery plans under which health care providers agree to meet the covered medical needs of subscribers for a prepaid amount of money
Prostate.
Additives.
Depressant.
HMO (Health Maintenance Organizations).
7. In the context of health - _______________ refers to a process in which individuals or groups of people gain increasing measures of control over their health
Smoking.
Contraception.
Bargaining.
Empowerment.
8. _________ refers to nondigestible carbohydrates provided by plants
PAI (passively acquired immunity).
Fiber.
Resistance.
Emotional.
9. The third stage of the sexual response pattern for males and females is the ___________ stage
Denial.
Orgasmic
ICSH (interstitial cell-stimulating hormone).
Heterosexuality.
10. Withdrawal - or ___________ interruptus - is the contraceptive practice in which the erect penis is removed from the vagina just before ejaculation of semen
Coitus.
Unintentional.
Recovery.
Hate.
11. __________ ________ is a state of well-being of the mind
Rheumatic.
Roe.
Repression.
Mental health.
12. Because of its vague symptoms - ____________ cancer has been referred to as a silent cancer
Exercise.
Carcinoma.
Ovarian
Agent.
13. The _______________ Approach - developed by Sigmund Freud - focuses on a person's development during childhood and how this relates to their subconscious motivations
Rheumatic.
Psychoanalytic.
Fermentation.
Embalming.
14. The embryo is wrapped in a protective covering called the _____________ sac
Amniotic
Alcoholism.
Repression.
Rehabilitation.
15. The ability to process and act on information - clarify values and beliefs - and exercise decision making skills is part of the _______________ dimension
Depressants.
Impedance.
Ovolactovegetarian.
Intellectual.
16. The fourth link in the chain of infection is the mode of ________________ - or the way that pathogens are passed from reservoirs to susceptible hosts
Biological.
Transmission.
Dependence.
Repression.
17. ____________ abuse refers to violence committed against a domestic partner
Depression
Recovery.
Proteins.
Partner.
18. Criminal acts directed at a person or group solely because of a specific characteristic - such as race - religion - ethnic background - or political belief are referred to as bias and _________ crimes
Deductible.
Nicotine.
Osteoarthritis.
Hate.
19. If a relationship progresses - passionate love is replaced by _____________ love
Companionate.
Remediation.
Ozone.
Epstein-Barr.
20. __________ stress can occur when someone is not able to respond immediately to a threat (real or imaginary)
Physiological.
Isokinetic.
Chronic.
Clinical.
21. The American Cancer Society recommends women begin routine mammograms at age ______
40
Emotions.
Bisexuals
Helper T.
22. An ___________ is an inscription on a grave marker or monument
Intimacy
Epitaph.
Mental health.
Radon.
23. _____________ - or the blending of both feminine and masculine qualities - is more clearly evident in our society now than ever before
Proteins.
Androgyny
Anaerobic.
Depressants.
24. Alcohol - tobacco and marijuana are often called ____________ drugs
Agent.
CFS (chronic fatigue syndrome).
Gateway.
Cardiovascular
25. ______________ of training refers to the number of times per week a person should exercise
Embalming.
Acid.
Erectile.
Frequency.
26. Burning tobacco forms ___________ ____________ gas - which is one of the most harmful components of tobacco smoke
Carbon monoxide.
Hate.
Control.
Dependence.
27. Birth occurs in three stages. The process of birth is called _________.
Helper T.
Labor.
Endurance.
Physiological.
28. For the vast majority of women in their late forties through their mid-fifties - a gradual decline in reproductive system function - called ____________ - occurs
Entombment.
Menopause.
Melanoma.
Radiation.
29. The process of teaching behavior based on the beliefs and habits of the family and community is called ________________
Wellness.
22.5%.
Socialization.
Social phobia.
30. The emotional feelings that people experience after the death of a friend or relative are collectively called _________
Heredity.
Social.
Eutrophication.
Grief
31. Fertilization occurs in a narrow tube called the _____________ tube that connects an ovary and the uterus
Bargaining.
Chronic.
Fallopian.
D.
32. Two upper chambers - called _________ - and two lower chambers - called ventricles - form the heart
Risk.
Atria.
Uterus.
Agent.
33. _______________ obesity is a form of obesity seen in people who possess an abnormally large number of fat cells.
Osteoarthritis.
Roe.
Rectum.
Hypercellular
34. A lack of _____________ is a significant risk factor for heart disease
HPV (human papillomavirus).
Exercise.
Urinary
Acupuncture
35. Electrical _______________ is a method to test for the percentage of body fat using resistance to the flow of electrical current
Impedance.
Clinical.
Ground.
Dependence.
36. Forming an initial adult ___________ is the first developmental task of this age group and is important in order to have a productive and satisfying life.
Contraception.
Identity.
PAI (passively acquired immunity).
Additives.
37. The trash that is collected from our homes is referred to as ________.
Erectile.
Unhealthy.
MSW (municipal solid waste).
Carcinogens.
38. ________________ sedate the user - slowing down central nervous system function
Dehydration.
Complementary.
Risk.
Depressants.
39. ___________ is the biological passing of physical traits from parents to their children
Heredity.
Transmission.
Piaget.
Exhaustion.
40. Muscular training exercises in which traditional barbells and dumbbells with fixed resistances are used are referred to as as _______________ resistance exercises
Fat.
Depressants.
Progressive.
Tolerance.
41. Also known as the common cold - acute ____________ is the sudden onset of nasal inflammation
Alcoholism.
Rhinitis.
Entry.
Gaseous.
42. A causative agent for genital warts - __________ is a sexually transmitted virus capable of causing precancerous changes in the cervix
Pathogenic.
Gastroplasty.
Cessation
HPV (human papillomavirus).
43. When used on a routine basis - _______ medications should be carefully discussed with a physician or pharmacist.
Acid.
OTC (Over the counter).
Condom.
Immune.
44. Sexual _______________ refers to the direction in which people focus their sexual interests
Orientation.
Anaerobic.
Pathogen.
Depressant.
45. _____________ cancer is one of the most lethal forms of cancer - with a survival rate of only 4% at 5 years after diagnosis
Pancreatic.
Eutrophication.
Incubation.
Gastroplasty.
46. A second type of disposition is _____________ - which refers to a nonground burial
Entombment.
Gender.
Cholesterol.
Intentional.
47. Food _____________ are chemical compounds that are intentionally added to our food supply to change some aspect of the food - such as its color or texture
Psychosomatic.
Immunotherapy.
Additives.
New host.
48. Survivors of traumatic events may develop a condition called _______ _____________ stress disorder.
Dependence.
Pesticide.
Post traumatic.
Codependence.
49. Jean ___________ - a Swiss psychologist - was influenced by Freud's work as he worked on his own theories of development
BMR (basal metabolic rate).
Osteoporosis.
Piaget.
Penis.
50. _______________ drugs cause intoxication - altering a persons feelings - behavior - perceptions and moods
Love.
Depression
Psychoactive.
Coitus.