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DSST Health - 2

Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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  • Match each statement with the correct term.
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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. The passage of nutrients or alcohol through the walls of the stomach or intestinal tract into the bloodstream is known as _______________






2. Because of its vague symptoms - ____________ cancer has been referred to as a silent cancer






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






4. 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






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






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






7. Like the particulate phase - the ____________ phase of tobacco smoke is composed of a variety of physiological active compounds - including carbon monoxide - carbon dioxide - ammonia - hydrogen cyanide - isoprene - acetaldehyde - and acetone






8. _______________ agents in the form of bacteria - viruses - and protozoa enter the water supply through human and animal wastes






9. ___________ (Men or Women?) are more likely to attempt suicide






10. The fourth developmental task is developing _________ skills






11. _________ refers to nondigestible carbohydrates provided by plants






12. 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






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






14. A ___________ headache is a very severe headache that can be triggered by stress.






15. ____________ nervosa is a disorder of emotional origin in which appetite and hunger are suppressed and marked weight loss occurs






16. The physiologically active - dependence-producing drug found in tobacco is known as ____________






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






18. The least common form of asthma is ___________ asthma






19. The trash that is collected from our homes is referred to as ________.






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






21. 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






22. An _______________ is a recurrent - irrational - unwanted thought or impulse






23. The health effects of _______________ exposure depend on many factors including the duration - type - dose of exposure - and individual sensitivity






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






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






26. The ability of joints to function through an intended range of motion is known as _____________






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






28. _________________ is an emotional state characterized by exaggerated feelings of sadness - melancholy - dejection - worthlessness - emptiness - and hopelessness that are inappropriate and out of proportion to reality






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






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






31. Increasing physical activity stimulates the release of ________________.






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






33. Although it actually means any close - mutual - verbal or nonverbal behavior within a relationship - when most people hear the word ____________ - they think about shared touching - kissing - and even intercourse






34. __________ (men or women?) are more likely to use - abuse - and be dependent on illicit drugs






35. The active chemical compound found in most over-the-counter diet products is called _________






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






37. A __________ vegetarian diet excludes all animal products - including eggs and dairy products






38. ________________ injuries are injuries that have occurred without anyone intending that any harm be done






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






40. The second stage is called ________________.






41. _________ is a strong feeling of displeasure that can range from annoyance to complete fury






42. Pulmonary ____________ is an irreversible disease process in which the alveoli are destroyed






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






44. Cancer of the ____________ is among the least common forms of cancer; however - it represents the most common solid tumor in men between the ages of 20 and 34 years






45. The American Cancer Society recommends the letters A -B -C -D and E to help people remember the symptoms of _____________






46. S. Supreme Court case _______ v. Wade - the United States joined many of the world's most populated countries in legalizing abortions within certain guidelines.






47. In women - ______________ is known as painful intercourse






48. __________ ________ is a state of well-being of the mind






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






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