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






2. 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






3. Psychoactive drugs have strong potential for the development of ________________






4. 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






5. Positive use of stress is called ____________.






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






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






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






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






10. _______________ drugs cause intoxication - altering a persons feelings - behavior - perceptions and moods






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






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






13. This level of intensity is called the ________.






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






15. Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are widespread air pollutants from ___________ fuel combustion






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






17. _________ is damage resulting from restricted blood flow to the extremities - especially the legs and feet






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






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






20. The ________________ effect is the warming of the Earth's surface that is produced when solar heat becomes trapped by layers of carbon dioxide and other gases






21. _____________ injuries are injuries that are committed on purpose






22. _____________ are a class of drugs that includes a variety of volatile compounds that generally produce unpredictable - drunklike effects in users






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






24. ____________ abuse refers to violence committed against a domestic partner






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






26. _____________ exercises are muscular strength exercises in which the resistance is so great that the object cannot be moved






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






28. The third stage of infection is known as the _____________ stage - also called the acme or acute stage - and is often the most unpleasant stage for the host






29. Two upper chambers - called _________ - and two lower chambers - called ventricles - form the heart






30. 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






31. ____________ energy production is the body's means of energy production when the respiratory and circulatory systems are able to process and transport a sufficient amount of oxygen to muscle cells






32. They have established a ___________ identity






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






34. Power plants that use water from lakes and rivers to cool their stream turbines cause ___________ pollution






35. Survivors of traumatic events may develop a condition called _______ _____________ stress disorder.






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






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






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






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






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






41. One example of an ____________ relationship is controlling behavior - when one partner attempts to manage the daily activities of the other partner






42. Some older people experience a loss of short-term memory. About one in 20 adults develops ___________________ disease - a serious disorder in which the person slowly loses the ability to remember and reason.

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43. 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






44. The testes are originally formed inside the body near the abdomen. However - just before birth - they descend into a pouch of loose skin called the ____________.






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






46. The emergence of the _______-_______ movement is the trend toward individuals taking increased responsibility for prevention or management of certain health conditions






47. Once the extent of heart attack damage is identified - a physician or team of physicians can decide on a medical course of action






48. For young girls - the onset of menstruation - called ____________ - occurs around age 13 but may come somewhat earlier or later.






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






50. ___________ is really a family of more than 50 viruses - some of which produce recognized diseases in humans (chicken pox - shingles - mononucleosis and others)