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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. _______________ is a surgical procedure that involves sealing off about half of the stomach with surgical staples






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






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






5. 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.






6. ___________ is the biological passing of physical traits from parents to their children






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






8. Alcohol - also known as ethyl alcohol or ethanol - is the principal product of _________________






9. This level of intensity is called the ________.






10. Because some physicians and families find it difficult to support indirect euthanasia - many people are starting to use legal documents - called advance medical _____________






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






12. 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






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






14. An ___________________ is a diet that excludes all meat but does include the consumption of eggs and dairy products






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






16. ________-___________ syndrome is a mental disorder which affects some women who have had an abortion






17. Synonymous with abstinence - ____________ can be defined as the self-imposed avoidance of sexual intimacy






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






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






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






21. A potentially fatal elevation of the BAC - often resulting from heavy - rapid consumption of alcohol is known as __________ alcohol intoxication






22. A lack of _____________ is a significant risk factor for heart disease






23. The _________ layer is a layer of triatomic oxygen that surrounds the Earth and filters much of the sun's radiation before it can reach the Earth's surface






24. A _______________ risk factor is an attribute that a person has or is exposed to that increases the likelihood that he or she will develop some form of heart disease






25. _________ is a general term of a wide variety of crises that result from blood vessel damage in the brain






26. Characteristic birth defects noted in the children of some women who consume alcohol during their pregnancies is known as _________ alcohol syndrome.






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






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






29. _________s are a group of hydrocarbons causing a great deal of concern because of their presence in the water supply






30. Body _______________ is the makeup of the body in terms of muscle - bone - fat - and other elements






31. Passionate love - also described as romantic love or _____________ - is a state of extreme absorption in another






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






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






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






35. Sperm cell development starts at about age 11 in boys and is influenced by the release of the hormone ________ from the pituitary gland






36. A ___________ is a contraceptive device that also helps to protect against STDs






37. 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






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






39. __________ is a potentially fatal condition resulting from the proliferation of certain bacteria in the vagina that enter the general blood circulation






40. Small amounts of _______ are essential to the body






41. ______________ drugs work by destroying cancer cells' ability to use important materials or carry out cell division in a normal manner






42. The emergence of the _______-_______ movement is the trend toward individuals taking increased responsibility for prevention or management of certain health conditions






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






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






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






46. People may feel _______ when they believe that they are in danger






47. _________ refers to nondigestible carbohydrates provided by plants






48. _______________ is a viral infection characterized by weakness - fatigue - swollen glands - sore throat - and low-grade fever






49. ____________ nervosa is a disorder of emotional origin in which binge eating patterns are established and usually accompanied by purging






50. _______ _________ is a genetically programmed range of body weight beyond which a person finds it difficult to gain or lose additional weight