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






2. This is known as the five stages of infection. The first stage of infection is the ______________ stage.






3. The term ______________ system refers to the body's blood vessels






4. _____________ - or marijuana - has been labeled a mild hallucinogen for a number of years - and some experts now consider it to be a drug category in itself






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






6. 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






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






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






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






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






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






12. The most common sexual orientation throughout the world is known as ______________ - which refers to an attraction to opposite-gender partners






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






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






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






16. ____________ is a crime involving an assailant's planned efforts to pursue an intended victim






17. ________ rape is a form of acquaintance rape that involves forced sexual intercourse by a dating partner






18. The most common alternative to marriage is _______________.






19. 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






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






21. The American Cancer Society recommends women begin routine mammograms at age ______






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






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






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






25. Withdrawal - or ___________ interruptus - is the contraceptive practice in which the erect penis is removed from the vagina just before ejaculation of semen






26. _______________ is an acquired reaction to a drug in which continued intake of the same dose has diminishing effects






27. Criminal acts directed at a person or group solely because of a specific characteristic - such as race - religion - ethnic background - or political belief are referred to as bias and _________ crimes






28. One possible explanation for the conversion of protooncogenes into oncogenes involves the presence of environmental agents known as _______________






29. A lack of _____________ is a significant risk factor for heart disease






30. Assuming _________________ is the third developmental task that younger people are expected to progress in






31. ___________ improves memory and alertness and can help people perform cognitive tasks at peak levels






32. Scientists who study the effects of stress on health often refer to two primary personality types as type ___ and type B.






33. _________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






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






35. In the chain of infection - pathogenic agents enter the bodies of uninfected people through the portal of _________






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






37. A transition such as divorce - separation - or loss of a job at around age 40 is sometimes called a mid-life ____________






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






39. ________ is the most familiar of a class of chronic conditions known as autoimmune disorders






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






41. Passionate love - also described as romantic love or _____________ - is a state of extreme absorption in another






42. A ____________ is a preference for unusual sexual practices






43. ______________ is the insertion of fine needles into the body to alter electroenergy fields and cure disease






44. _____________ is an inflammatory process in the liver and can be caused by several viruses






45. 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






46. The Drug Induced Rape Prevention and Punishment Act of 1996 adds up to ______ years to the prison sentence of any rapist who uses a drug to incapacitate a victim






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






48. Caused by a nongonoccal bacterium - ____________ is considered to be the most prevalent STD in the United States today






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






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