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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. Nearly 60% of all motor vehicle crashes are caused by ______________






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






3. _____________'s theories about the importance of the subconscious in personality development are the basis for the psychoanalytic approach to personality






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






5. For the vast majority of women in their late forties through their mid-fifties - a gradual decline in reproductive system function - called ____________ - occurs






6. ________ cancer is one of the most lethal forms of cancer that is frequently diagnosed






7. This quick physical warning is the alarm stage or the 'fight or _________' response.






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






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






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






11. ________ _____ __________ refers to the tendency of addicted people to continue undesirable behavior regardless of overwhelming negative consequences






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






13. Such methods are called defense mechanisms. ______________ is the most basic of all defense mechanisms.






14. They have established a ___________ identity






15. _____________ - or murder - is the intentional killing of one person by another






16. When used on a routine basis - _______ medications should be carefully discussed with a physician or pharmacist.






17. A _______________ risk factor is an attribute that a person has or is exposed to that increases the likelihood that he or she will develop some form of heart disease






18. Muscular training exercises in which traditional barbells and dumbbells with fixed resistances are used are referred to as as _______________ resistance exercises






19. People may feel _______ when they believe that they are in danger






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






21. By time it reaches the uterus - a layer of cells that develops into an organ called the _____________ surrounds the embryo






22. 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






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






24. ____________ is the major risk factor associated with sudden cardiac death.






25. Smoking ________ therapies are available in a variety of forms - including nicotine gum - trans dermal patches - nicotine inhalation devices - and oral medications that affect neurotransmitters






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






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






28. _____________ cancer is one of the most lethal forms of cancer - with a survival rate of only 4% at 5 years after diagnosis






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






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






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






32. The fourth developmental task is developing _________ skills






33. A strong affection or deep concern for another person is _______.






34. _______________ fats are fats that are difficult for the body to use






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






36. Terminally ill people often follow the anger stage with the _____________ stage






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






38. Noncancerous - or ___________ tumors do not spread






39. The fifth developmental task of developing __________ usually presents itself to people between young adulthood and midlife - when it appears important to establish one or more intimate relationships






40. A ___________ is a contraceptive device that also helps to protect against STDs






41. Surpassed only by lung cancer - __________ cancer is the second leading cause of death from cancer in women






42. ___________ are the strong - immediate reactions that you feel in response to an experience






43. The principal cause for the development of coronary heart disease is ________________ - which is a buildup of plaque on the inner walls of arteries






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






45. ______________ is a primary - chronic disease with genetic - psychosocial - and environmental factors influencing its development and manifestations






46. The ___________ stage is the second stage in the sexual response pattern of males and females






47. The least common form of asthma is ___________ asthma






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






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






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