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DSST Health - 2

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. _______________ fats are fats that are difficult for the body to use






2. AIDS is caused by HIV - a virus that attacks the __________ ___ cells of the immune system






3. ______________ is capable of killing cancer cells by altering their genetic material while it is in an exposed state during cell division






4. _______________ is an acquired reaction to a drug in which continued intake of the same dose has diminishing effects






5. A chronic problem that affects women more than men is ________________ - a condition in which bones become weak and brittle






6. Spiritual health includes one's __________ - ethics - intrinsic values and beliefs






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






8. Electrical _______________ is a method to test for the percentage of body fat using resistance to the flow of electrical current






9. ________ rape is a form of acquaintance rape that involves forced sexual intercourse by a dating partner






10. An irrational - repetitive - forced action - usually associated with an obsession is called a ______________






11. Two upper chambers - called _________ - and two lower chambers - called ventricles - form the heart






12. When an illness is __________ - the effect of being ill may extend over long periods of time - perhaps even an entire life






13. For young girls - the onset of menstruation - called ____________ - occurs around age 13 but may come somewhat earlier or later.






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






15. COLD is made up of two separate - but related diseases. Chronic ____________ is the persistent inflammation and infection of the smaller airways within the lung






16. Created in 1965 by amendments to the Social Security Act - ____________ represents a governmental form of health insurance






17. Studies have shown that in addition to food - shelter - and consistent care - infants need _______ and affection.






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






19. Positive use of stress is called ____________.






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






21. ____________ is a crime involving an assailant's planned efforts to pursue an intended victim






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






23. In insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus - or _______ ___ diabetes - the body produces little or no insulin






24. 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






25. Surpassed only by lung cancer - __________ cancer is the second leading cause of death from cancer in women






26. A strong affection or deep concern for another person is _______.






27. _________ is damage resulting from restricted blood flow to the extremities - especially the legs and feet






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






29. When used on a routine basis - _______ medications should be carefully discussed with a physician or pharmacist.






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






31. This quick physical warning is the alarm stage or the 'fight or _________' response.






32. Some professional nurses specialize in a clinical area and become certified as nurse _________________.






33. 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






34. Terminally ill people often follow the anger stage with the _____________ stage






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






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






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






38. In urban areas located in cooler climates - sulfur oxides and particulate matter combine with moisture to form a grayish haze known as _______






39. Power plants that use water from lakes and rivers to cool their stream turbines cause ___________ pollution






40. ____________ energy production is the body's means of energy production when the respiratory and circulatory systems are able to process and transport a sufficient amount of oxygen to muscle cells






41. 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






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






43. 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.






44. A primary form of fat found in the blood is known as _________________






45. _____________ is most frequently found in the skin - nose - mouth - throat - stomach - intestinal tract - glands - nerves - breasts - urinary and genital structures - lungs - kidneys - and liver.






46. Cancer of the _____________ is the third most common form of cancer in men and a leading cause of death from cancer in older men






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






48. The least common form of asthma is ___________ asthma






49. Elder abuse can take many forms - but the most common is _____________






50. These defense mechanisms are sometimes called ___________ mechanisms.







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