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DSST Health - 2

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. ____________ determinants of death refer to measures of bodily functions.






2. The second stage is called ________________.






3. This process is called ____________ identification.






4. Direct _______________ usually involves the administration of large amounts of depressant drugs which eventually causes all central nervous system functions to stop






5. A ____________ is a preference for unusual sexual practices






6. People whose preference for sexual partners includes both genders are referred to as ____________






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






8. Physically - emotionally - socially - and occupationally - elderly people must accept at least some decline. For areas of decline in which some measure of reversal is possible - the elderly have an opportunity to seek ________________.






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






10. An agent used to destroy insects and other pests is known as a ______________






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






12. Alcohol is removed from the bloodstream principally through the process of _______________






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






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






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






16. They have established a ___________ identity






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






18. _____________ - which are the primary components of muscle and connective tissue - are compounds composed of chains of amino acids






19. 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






20. ______________ of training refers to the number of times per week a person should exercise






21. Public health departments protect water supplies against _____________ contamination by testing water for the presence of fecal coliform bacteria






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






23. 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






24. Pathological changes to the liver resulting from chronic - heavy alcohol consumption are known as _____________






25. The fourth link in the chain of infection is the mode of ________________ - or the way that pathogens are passed from reservoirs to susceptible hosts






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

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27. Fertilization occurs in a narrow tube called the _____________ tube that connects an ovary and the uterus






28. Sexual _______________ refers to the direction in which people focus their sexual interests






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






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






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






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






33. ________________ sedate the user - slowing down central nervous system function






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






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






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






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






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






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






40. Nicotine increases blood _____________ adhesiveness






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






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






43. 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.






44. _______________ is a system of medical practice that combines allopathic principles with specific attention to postural mechanics of the body






45. ____________ is a traditional Indian medicine based on herbal remedies






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






47. In urban areas located in cooler climates - sulfur oxides and particulate matter combine with moisture to form a grayish haze known as _______






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






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






50. 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