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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 the percentage of alcohol in a measured quantity of blood and can be determined directly through the analysis of a blood sample or indirectly through the analysis of exhaled air






2. The process whereby gender _______________ is transmitted to the child is usually more obvious than the practices observed during the gender identity period.






3. Spiritual health includes one's __________ - ethics - intrinsic values and beliefs






4. In insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus - or _______ ___ diabetes - the body produces little or no insulin






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






6. 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






7. The body is protected by two types or components of defenses






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






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






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






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






12. The sixth dimension of health is the _________________ dimension - which reflects the fact that employment satisfaction is directly related to many aspects of a person's health






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






14. The amount of energy (in calories) your body requires to maintain basic functions such as blood circulation and glandular activity is called ___________






15. Cancer of the _____________ is the third most common form of cancer in men and a leading cause of death from cancer in older men






16. Burning tobacco forms ___________ ____________ gas - which is one of the most harmful components of tobacco smoke






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






18. Supported by the respiratory and circulatory system - muscular _________________ is the ability of a muscle or muscle group to function over time






19. They have established a ___________ identity






20. This process is called ____________ identification.






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






22. The Medicare Prescription Drug Improvement and Modernization Act of 2003 is now referred to as Medicare Part _____






23. Greater ___________ _______ makes possible a higher rate of metabolism which helps to maintain a healthy body weight






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






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






26. 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






27. Within the last decade - ________________ is a new term that has been used to describe the relationship between drug-dependent people and those around them






28. The second stage is called ________________.






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






30. The fifth stage of infection is known as the _______________ stage - also called the convalescence stage - and is characterized by apparent recovery from the invading agent






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






32. In the context of health - _______________ refers to a process in which individuals or groups of people gain increasing measures of control over their health






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






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






35. Perhaps the single greatest influence on alcohol research has been the finding that part of the vulnerability to alcoholism is ___________






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






37. The __________ monitors and regulates the quality of municipal drinking water supplies






38. Alcohol abuse by college students usually takes place through a drinking pattern called __________ drinking.






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






40. Empowerment is the key to successful ______________ based health promotion






41. The stages in this process have helped form the basis for the modern movement of death education. Perhaps the most widely recognized name in the area is __________-________.






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






43. __________ ___________ is an increase in the earth's atmospheric temperature when averaged across seasons and geographical regions






44. People with ___________ __________ fear humiliation or embarrassment while being observed by others






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






46. Alcoholics ___________ is a voluntary support group of recovering alcoholics who meet regularly to help each other get and stay sober






47. _______ is a type of acquired immunity resulting from the body's response to pathogens introduced into the body through immunizations






48. _____________ are highly trained clinicians who practice care of the feet






49. In addition to the living will - the ___________ power of attorney for health care is another important advance medical directive that can assist terminally ill or incapacitated patients






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