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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. _____________ exercises are muscular strength exercises in which the resistance is so great that the object cannot be moved






2. ______________ is a primary - chronic disease with genetic - psychosocial - and environmental factors influencing its development and manifestations






3. ____________ determinants of death refer to measures of bodily functions.






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






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






6. By time it reaches the uterus - a layer of cells that develops into an organ called the _____________ surrounds the embryo






7. 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






8. In general - ______________ excite or increase the activity of the central nervous system






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






10. Alcohol - tobacco and marijuana are often called ____________ drugs






11. The first link in the chain of infection is the disease-causing _________.






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






13. Sexual ______________ consists of unwanted attention of a sexual nature that creates embarrassment or stress






14. Two major classes of lipoproteins exist. _________ is the type of lipoprotein that transports the largest amount of cholesterol in the blood stream.






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






16. A __________________ occlusion is a blockage to arteries supplying blood to the cerebral cortex of the brain






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






18. ______________ refers to a consistently elevated blood pressure






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






20. For a disease to be transferred - a person must come into contact with the disease-producing agent - or ___________ - such as a virus - bacterium - or fungus






21. _______________ drugs cause intoxication - altering a persons feelings - behavior - perceptions and moods






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






23. This level of intensity is called the ________.






24. _____________'s theories about the importance of the subconscious in personality development are the basis for the psychoanalytic approach to personality






25. The ability to process and act on information - clarify values and beliefs - and exercise decision making skills is part of the _______________ dimension






26. Because joints are less flexible - some older people develop ________________ - a condition in which joints become painful






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






28. Hans Selye coined the word ____________ for harmful - unpleasant stress.






29. The sixth link in the chain of infection is the _______ ________






30. It consists of four stages. The first is the ____________ stage.






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






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






33. _______________ refers to an attraction between same-gender partners






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






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






36. The emotional feelings that people experience after the death of a friend or relative are collectively called _________






37. Muscular strength can be improved best by training activities that use the _____________ principle






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






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






40. _________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






41. _________ is temporary immunity achieved by providing antibodies to a person exposed to a particular pathogen






42. The _______________ Approach - developed by Sigmund Freud - focuses on a person's development during childhood and how this relates to their subconscious motivations






43. If stress lasts too long - a person may move into the third stage of the General Adaptation Syndrome known as the _____________ stage






44. ____________ disorder is a mood disorder characterized by alternating episodes of mania and depression






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






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






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






48. ______________ treatment is manipulation of the vertebral column to relieve pressure and cure illness






49. ________________ health care includes acupuncture - chiropractic - homeopathy - naturopathy - herbalism - reflexology - and ayurveda






50. ________________ is the abnormal depletion of fluids from the body