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DSST Health - 2
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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Also known as the common cold - acute ____________ is the sudden onset of nasal inflammation
Community
Menarche
Rhinitis.
Social.
2. The ___________ is a soft rubber cup with a springlike metal rim that - when properly fitted and inserted by the user - rests in the top of the vagina
Diaphragm
Cirrhosis.
Men.
Prostate.
3. 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
Infatuation.
Emphysema.
Compulsion.
Clinical.
4. The average-sized adult has approximately _______ quarts of blood in his or her circulatory system
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5. Created in 1965 by amendments to the Social Security Act - ____________ represents a governmental form of health insurance
General adaptation.
Exercise.
Labor.
Medicare.
6. Empowerment is the key to successful ______________ based health promotion
Neglect.
Labor.
Community
HPV (human papillomavirus).
7. _______________ is an acquired reaction to a drug in which continued intake of the same dose has diminishing effects
Emphysema.
Nicotine.
Tolerance.
Denial.
8. _________ refers to nondigestible carbohydrates provided by plants
Alternative.
HMO (Health Maintenance Organizations).
Fiber.
PPA (phenylpropanolamine).
9. Sexual ______________ consists of unwanted attention of a sexual nature that creates embarrassment or stress
Fear.
Gender.
Home.
Harassment.
10. An ___________ is an inscription on a grave marker or monument
Pathogen.
Epitaph.
Smog.
Complementary.
11. The physiologically active - dependence-producing drug found in tobacco is known as ____________
Nicotine.
Isometric.
Stalking
BAC (Blood alcohol concentration).
12. The fourth developmental task is developing _________ skills
Integrity.
Anger.
Unintentional.
Social.
13. _________ is a general term of a wide variety of crises that result from blood vessel damage in the brain
Impedance.
Sigmund Freud.
Crisis.
Stroke.
14. ____________ determinants of death refer to measures of bodily functions.
Atria.
Ovarian
Clinical.
Biological.
15. Because joints are less flexible - some older people develop ________________ - a condition in which joints become painful
Emotional.
Intimacy
Osteoarthritis.
Heredity.
16. These defense mechanisms are sometimes called ___________ mechanisms.
Flight.
Coping.
Fetal.
Integrity.
17. The emergence of the _______-_______ movement is the trend toward individuals taking increased responsibility for prevention or management of certain health conditions
Recovery.
Hypertension.
Self-care.
Currently popular is an extensive form of surgery called coronary artery ___________ surgery. Bypass.
18. _____________ cancer is one of the most lethal forms of cancer - with a survival rate of only 4% at 5 years after diagnosis
Singlehood.
Remediation.
Menopause.
Pancreatic.
19. During the _______________ stage - patients fully realize that they are going to die
Asthma.
MSW (municipal solid waste).
BMR (basal metabolic rate).
Acceptance
20. ______________ is the insertion of fine needles into the body to alter electroenergy fields and cure disease
SLE (Systemic lupus erythematosus).
Generativity.
Pesticide.
Acupuncture
21. ____________ should never be considered a first-line - preferred form of fertility control
Abortion.
Compulsion.
Directives.
Epidemic.
22. One example of an ____________ relationship is controlling behavior - when one partner attempts to manage the daily activities of the other partner
Child.
Unhealthy.
Radiation.
Hypercellular
23. Scientists who study the effects of stress on health often refer to two primary personality types as type ___ and type B.
Labor.
MSW (municipal solid waste).
Alzheimer's.
A.
24. Caused by a nongonoccal bacterium - ____________ is considered to be the most prevalent STD in the United States today
Epstein-Barr.
Chlamydia.
Euthanasia.
BMI (body mass index).
25. Pulmonary ____________ is an irreversible disease process in which the alveoli are destroyed
Identity.
Empowerment.
Social.
Emphysema.
26. The first link in the chain of infection is the disease-causing _________.
Agent.
Placenta.
Melanoma.
Hypercellular
27. In insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus - or _______ ___ diabetes - the body produces little or no insulin
STD (sexually transmitted diseases).
Hate.
Inhalants.
Type I.
28. In the fourth stage - or the ____________ stage - the first signs of recovery occur
Fetal.
EPA (Environmental Protection Agency).
Decline.
Naturopathy.
29. A lack of _____________ is a significant risk factor for heart disease
Chronic.
Exercise.
Ayurveda.
Depression.
30. ____________ nervosa is a disorder of emotional origin in which appetite and hunger are suppressed and marked weight loss occurs
Older.
Anorexia.
Orientation.
Acceptance
31. An ___________________ is a diet that excludes all meat but does include the consumption of eggs and dairy products
HDL (high-density lipoprotein).
Risk.
Ovolactovegetarian.
Denial.
32. A __________ vegetarian diet excludes all animal products - including eggs and dairy products
Global warming.
Recovery.
Vegan.
MSW (municipal solid waste).
33. The ________________ dimension of health includes the degree to which a person is able to cope with stress - remain flexible - and compromise to resolve conflict
Scrotum.
Unhealthy.
Emotional.
Love.
34. Health ________________ is a financial agreement between an insurance company and an individual or group for the payment of health costs
Insurance.
Occupational.
Scrotum.
Nicotine.
35. _______________ is a surgical procedure that involves sealing off about half of the stomach with surgical staples
BMI (body mass index).
Neglect.
Gastroplasty.
PPA (phenylpropanolamine).
36. _________ is damage resulting from restricted blood flow to the extremities - especially the legs and feet
Depression
PAD (Peripheral artery disease).
Immune.
Exhaustion.
37. This level of intensity is called the ________.
Shyness.
THR (target heart rate).
Kubler-Ross.
SLE (Systemic lupus erythematosus).
38. A ___________ is a contraceptive device that also helps to protect against STDs
Hypercellular
Alcoholism.
Condom.
Crisis.
39. Nearly 60% of all motor vehicle crashes are caused by ______________
Men.
Speeding.
THR (target heart rate).
Fallopian.
40. _____________ - or the blending of both feminine and masculine qualities - is more clearly evident in our society now than ever before
Radiation.
Androgyny
Orientation.
Diaphragm
41. An agent used to destroy insects and other pests is known as a ______________
Fossil
Pesticide.
Androgyny
Amniotic
42. _______________ agents in the form of bacteria - viruses - and protozoa enter the water supply through human and animal wastes
Carbohydrates.
AAI (artificially acquired immunity).
Pathogenic.
Menarche
43. Assuming _________________ is the third developmental task that younger people are expected to progress in
Preference.
Responsibility
Portal.
Socialization.
44. 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
Harassment.
Angioplasty.
Chiropractic.
Additives.
45. __________ is a potentially fatal condition resulting from the proliferation of certain bacteria in the vagina that enter the general blood circulation
TSS (Toxic shock syndrome).
Condom.
Hypertension.
Breast.
46. Two major classes of lipoproteins exist. _________ is the type of lipoprotein that transports the largest amount of cholesterol in the blood stream.
Carbon monoxide.
Post traumatic.
Speeding.
LDL (Low-density lipoprotein).
47. Spiritual health includes one's __________ - ethics - intrinsic values and beliefs
Fallopian.
Rehabilitation.
Morals.
Pesticide.
48. One possible explanation for the conversion of protooncogenes into oncogenes involves the presence of environmental agents known as _______________
Hypertension.
Fetus.
Carcinogens.
Remediation.
49. _________ is temporary immunity achieved by providing antibodies to a person exposed to a particular pathogen
Adulthood.
Stimulants.
PAI (passively acquired immunity).
Men.
50. ____________ disorder is a mood disorder characterized by alternating episodes of mania and depression
Infatuation.
Epidemic.
Platelet.
Bipolar.