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DSST Health - 2
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health-fitness-nutrition
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1. A cancer screening procedure in which cells are removed from the cervix and examined for precancerous changes is known as a ________ test
Integrity.
. Gender.
Cardiovascular.
Pap.
2. The fourth developmental task is developing _________ skills
Radiation.
Social.
Chronic.
Practitioners.
3. ___________ is the refusal to recognize reality.
Greenhouse.
Pancreatic.
Cirrhosis.
Denial.
4. For the vast majority of women in their late forties through their mid-fifties - a gradual decline in reproductive system function - called ____________ - occurs
Portal.
Euthanasia.
Chest.
Menopause.
5. About 75% of all motor vehicle accidents occur close to _________
THR (target heart rate).
Home.
Muscle mass.
Spiritual.
6. Studies indicate that a smoker's risk of ________________ disease decreases quickly after quitting regardless of how long they smoked
Bargaining.
Cardiovascular.
Paraphilia.
Portal.
7. Caused by a nongonoccal bacterium - ____________ is considered to be the most prevalent STD in the United States today
Mononucleosis.
Emotional.
Dependence.
Chlamydia.
8. Sexual _______________ refers to the direction in which people focus their sexual interests
Dyspareunia.
Orientation.
Mononucleosis.
General adaptation.
9. _____________ are highly trained clinicians who practice care of the feet
Nicotine.
Psychologists.
Podiatrists.
Insurance.
10. _______________ energy production is the body's means of energy production when the necessary amount of oxygen is not available
Anaerobic.
Currently popular is an extensive form of surgery called coronary artery ___________ surgery. Bypass.
Binge.
Wellness.
11. _________________ - which are the body's primary source of energy - are chemical compounds composed of sugar units
Flexibility.
Progressive.
Carbohydrates.
Chiropractic.
12. Alcohol is removed from the bloodstream principally through the process of _______________
Oxidation.
Prostate.
Fallopian.
Morals.
13. By _________ adulthood - the aging process has changed a person's physical appearance
LDL (Low-density lipoprotein).
Atria.
AAI (artificially acquired immunity).
Older.
14. Sexual ______________ consists of unwanted attention of a sexual nature that creates embarrassment or stress
Harassment.
Homicide.
Insurance.
Pneumonia.
15. _____________'s theories about the importance of the subconscious in personality development are the basis for the psychoanalytic approach to personality
Sigmund Freud.
Alcoholism.
Cohabitation.
Gastroplasty.
16. The _______________ Approach - developed by Sigmund Freud - focuses on a person's development during childhood and how this relates to their subconscious motivations
Pathogen.
Carbohydrates.
Psychoanalytic.
Chest.
17. The principal cause for the development of coronary heart disease is ________________ - which is a buildup of plaque on the inner walls of arteries
Atherosclerosis.
Emotional.
Emphysema.
Erectile.
18. _________ rain is rain that has a lower pH than that normally associated with rain
STD (sexually transmitted diseases).
Cessation
Condom.
Acid.
19. The American Cancer Society recommends the letters A -B -C -D and E to help people remember the symptoms of _____________
Agent.
Intimacy
Fossil
Melanoma.
20. The uterus is lined with a thick spongy tissue called the ______________ - which provides a fertilized egg with nourishment during the early stages of development
Osteoarthritis.
Intimacy.
Endometrium.
Synergistic.
21. The ___________ is a soft rubber cup with a springlike metal rim that - when properly fitted and inserted by the user - rests in the top of the vagina
PAD (Peripheral artery disease).
Independence.
Diaphragm
. Bronchitis.
22. ____________ determinants of death refer to measures of bodily functions.
Plateau.
Acid.
Set point.
Clinical.
23. Created in 1965 by amendments to the Social Security Act - ____________ represents a governmental form of health insurance
Smoking.
Condom.
EPA (Environmental Protection Agency).
Medicare.
24. ______________ is a primary - chronic disease with genetic - psychosocial - and environmental factors influencing its development and manifestations
Decline.
Ovarian
Alcoholism.
Flexibility.
25. Electrical _______________ is a method to test for the percentage of body fat using resistance to the flow of electrical current
Asthma.
PAD (Peripheral artery disease).
Homicide.
Impedance.
26. Harm that is committed against a child is referred to as __________ abuse
Unintentional.
Child.
Denial.
General adaptation.
27. A strong affection or deep concern for another person is _______.
Love.
Cohabitation.
Spiritual.
Obsession.
28. In the chain of infection - pathogenic agents enter the bodies of uninfected people through the portal of _________
Gateway.
Muscle mass.
Portal.
Entry.
29. The sixth link in the chain of infection is the _______ ________
Rhinitis.
Hypercellular
MSW (municipal solid waste).
New host.
30. Often used in combination with rehabilitation is _______________ - whereby an alternative to the area of loss is introduced.
Remediation.
Osteopathy
Syphilis.
Women.
31. ______________ refers to a consistently elevated blood pressure
Cirrhosis.
Integrity.
Hypertension.
Contact.
32. _______ _________ is a genetically programmed range of body weight beyond which a person finds it difficult to gain or lose additional weight
Indirect.
Set point.
Deductible.
Homeopathy.
33. When coronary arteries become narrowed - _________ pain - or angina pectoris - is often felt
Chest.
Emotions.
Responsibility
Occupational.
34. _________s are a group of hydrocarbons causing a great deal of concern because of their presence in the water supply
PCB (polychlorinated biphenyls).
Socialization.
Resolution.
STD (sexually transmitted diseases).
35. ______________ treatment is manipulation of the vertebral column to relieve pressure and cure illness
Chiropractic.
Risk.
Breast.
D.
36. Once referred to as venereal diseases - _________'s are infectious diseases that are spread primarily through intimate sexual contact
STD (sexually transmitted diseases).
Obsession.
20
Fossil
37. An _______________ is a recurrent - irrational - unwanted thought or impulse
Composition.
Obsession.
Heredity.
Urinary
38. Induced abortions undertaken during the sixth through ninth weeks of pregnancy are generally done through ____________ aspiration of the uterine contents
SLE (Systemic lupus erythematosus).
22.5%.
Cardiovascular
Vacuum.
39. __________ ________ is a state of well-being of the mind
Practitioners.
Eustress.
Generativity.
Mental health.
40. If a relationship progresses - passionate love is replaced by _____________ love
Resistance.
Luteum.
Rheumatic.
Companionate.
41. The second stage of infection is referred to as the ______________ stage
Radiation.
Prodromal.
Melanoma.
Urinary
42. Increasing physical activity stimulates the release of ________________.
Erectile.
Transmission.
Endorphins.
Dependence.
43. The Medicare Prescription Drug Improvement and Modernization Act of 2003 is now referred to as Medicare Part _____
D.
20
Fat.
HDL (high-density lipoprotein).
44. AIDS is caused by HIV - a virus that attacks the __________ ___ cells of the immune system
Helper T.
Directives.
MSW (municipal solid waste).
Fossil
45. ___________ (Men or Women?) are more likely to attempt suicide
Minerals.
Women.
Osteopathy
ICSH (interstitial cell-stimulating hormone).
46. An agent used to destroy insects and other pests is known as a ______________
Pesticide.
SLE (Systemic lupus erythematosus).
Helper T.
EPA (Environmental Protection Agency).
47. A lack of _____________ is a significant risk factor for heart disease
Bargaining.
Morals.
Chiropractic.
Exercise.
48. _____________ - or the blending of both feminine and masculine qualities - is more clearly evident in our society now than ever before
Androgyny
New host.
Saturated.
Coitus.
49. Perhaps the single greatest influence on alcohol research has been the finding that part of the vulnerability to alcoholism is ___________
Genetic.
Infatuation.
Desirable.
Physiological.
50. How you feel about yourself is known as your ______-________
Self-esteem.
Intellectual.
Post traumatic.
Particulate.
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