DSST Health & Human Development - independent subject foundations cheat sheet
DSST Health & Human Development - independent subject foundations · Keep the key ideas within reach.
Human body systems and disease mechanisms
Trace structure, function and the actual observed change.
Use vessel direction rather than oxygen content to define arteries and veins.
Keep disease mechanisms distinct from one-sign diagnosis.
Show units in cardiac-output and other supplied calculations.
Infection, immunity and prevention pathways
Match prevention to the actual transmission pathway.
Antibacterial targets do not make antibiotics effective against viruses.
Differentiate active and passive immunity without claiming perfect protection.
A surveillance label does not determine individual disease severity.
Mental health, substance use and cognitive assessment
Separate intoxication, withdrawal, dependence and induced symptoms.
Some withdrawal states require medically supervised care.
Delirium may be hypoactive and can coexist with dementia.
Interpret cognitive tests in context rather than as automatic diagnoses.
Validate functional symptoms and coordinate physical and psychiatric care.
Development, context and assessment across childhood
Assess development, context, strengths and impact together.
Multiple informants can reveal useful setting differences.
A scale or IQ result is not a complete diagnosis.
Children need developmentally adapted assessment and care.
Coordinate caregivers and services while observing actual confidentiality and safeguarding requirements.
Nutrients, digestion and metabolic reasoning
Separate nutrient mechanisms from supplement treatment claims.
Calculate energy and glycemic load using stated portions and units.
Interpret characteristic deficiency findings within a fuller assessment.
State the portion, energy factor and unit before calculating.
Distinguish endurance, strength and flexibility and progress activity in its actual context.
Population prevention, screening and health communication
Keep sensitivity, specificity and predictive values distinct.
Preserve absolute risk, relative risk and the time horizon.
Programs need feasible behavior support and actual outcome evaluation.
Do not infer causality from an uncontrolled association.
Person-centered care, rehabilitation and practical safety
Set meaningful goals for activity and participation.
Use an assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation cycle.
Investigate practical barriers rather than blame a person for nonadherence.
Recognize acute deterioration and unsafe swallowing without inventing treatment protocols.