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DSST Health - 2

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Survivors of traumatic events may develop a condition called _______ _____________ stress disorder.






2. In human reproduction - the fertilized egg is implanted in the ___________ and grows into a fetus






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






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






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






6. The third link in the chain of infection is the ____________ of exit - or the point at which agents leave their reservoirs.






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






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






9. ________________ is a positive - whole-health approach that includes a person's physical - intellectual - social - and emotional well-being






10. Such methods are called defense mechanisms. ______________ is the most basic of all defense mechanisms.






11. 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






12. Studies indicate that a smoker's risk of ________________ disease decreases quickly after quitting regardless of how long they smoked






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






14. This process is called ____________ identification.






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






16. Although religious beliefs and practices could be included in the _____________ dimension of health - the category could be extended to include a person's relationship with other living things






17. Increasing physical activity stimulates the release of ________________.






18. The weight range deemed appropriate for people of a specific gender - age - and frame size is referred to as _______________ weight






19. The final stage of the sexual response pattern for males and females is the ______________ stage






20. Small amounts of _______ are essential to the body






21. Genetic _____________ develop when dividing cells miscopy genetic information






22. The first tube that the sperm cells enter is the vas deferens - which connects the testes to the _____________ gland.






23. A causative agent for genital warts - __________ is a sexually transmitted virus capable of causing precancerous changes in the cervix






24. ___________ is really a family of more than 50 viruses - some of which produce recognized diseases in humans (chicken pox - shingles - mononucleosis and others)






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






26. 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






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






28. _______________ energy production is the body's means of energy production when the necessary amount of oxygen is not available






29. Also known as the common cold - acute ____________ is the sudden onset of nasal inflammation






30. The most common alternative to marriage is _______________.






31. _______________ is the use of minute doses of herbs or minerals to stimulate healing






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






33. Because cancerous cells do not possess the ____________ inhibition (a control mechanism that influences the number of cells that can occupy a particular space) of normal cells - they can accumulate and eventually alter the structure of a body organ o






34. Smoking ________ therapies are available in a variety of forms - including nicotine gum - trans dermal patches - nicotine inhalation devices - and oral medications that affect neurotransmitters






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






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






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






38. The embryo is wrapped in a protective covering called the _____________ sac






39. The average-sized adult has approximately _______ quarts of blood in his or her circulatory system

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40. ______________ - an alternative to bypass surgery - involves the surgical insertion of a doughnut-shaped 'balloon' directly into the narrowed coronary artery






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






42. _____________ - or the sharing of living quarters by unmarried people - represents another alternative to marriage






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






44. ____________ is the major risk factor associated with sudden cardiac death.






45. ____________ is a hormone which is required by the body for the effective metabolism of glucose (blood sugar)






46. __________ (Men or Women?) commit the most suicides






47. _____________ - or murder - is the intentional killing of one person by another






48. The uterus is lined with a thick spongy tissue called the ______________ - which provides a fertilized egg with nourishment during the early stages of development






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






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