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Munn. Monica NU
Potter Chapter 27
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Gender identity is the individual's: | Sense of preferring one sex over the other. |
| Sexual health refers to: | Open and positive attitudes toward sexual functioning. |
| Inability or difficulty in sexual functioning caused by numerous factors is called: | Sexual Dysfunction |
| Sexually transmitted diseases (STD) in the industrialized world are increasing each year. The United States: | Has the highest rate of STDs. |
| Methods of contraception requiring a health care provider intervention include: | Diaphragm and sterilization |
| Effectiveness rates for oral contraceptives are: | 97% to 99.9% |
| The most effective contracetion method other than abstinence is: | Sterilization |
| For transmission of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection some exchange of body fluid must occur, particulary: | Blood |
| When the nurse is gathering a sexual history form an older adult the nurse must keep in mind: | Older adults may not reveal intimate details. |
| A useful framework for the nurse in guiding planning and setting priorities regardng sexual activity for a client is the: | PLISSIT model |
| At what developmental stage is it particularly important for children reared in single-parent families to be exposed to same-sex adults? | Toddlerhood and preschool years |
| in the school-age child, learning and reinforcement of gender-appropriate behaviors are most commonly derived from: | Peers |
| Which statement about sexual response in the older adult is correct? | The plateau phase is prolonged. |
| The least effective means of preventing pregnancy is: | Coitus interruptus |
| The only 100% effective method to avoid contracting a disease through sex is: | Abstinence |
| Climacteric | A period of life characterized by physiological and psychic change that marks the end of the reproductive capacity of women and terminates with the completion of menopause. |
| Condom | a thin rubber sheath that fits over the penis to prevent entrance of sperm into the vagina. |
| Contraception | Intentional prevention of conception or impregnation through the use of various devices, agents, drugs, sexual practices, or surgical procedures. |
| Diaphragm | A round rubber dome that has a flexible spring around the edge. |
| Dyspareunia | The occurence of pain during intercourse. |
| Gender Roles | a set of perceived behavioral norms associated particularly with males or females, in a given social group or system. |
| Gender Identity | The child identitifies with the parent if the same sex and develops a complementary relationship with the parent of the opposite sex. |
| Heterosexual | Sexual orientation with a person of the opposite sex |
| Homosexual | Sexual orientation with a person of the same sex. |
| Intertility | The inability to concieve after 1 year of unprotected intercourse. |
| Myotonia | a neuromuscular tension, gradually increases throughout the body during excitement and plateau phases. |
| Perimenopausal | Decreasing levels of estrogen and may lead to diminished vaginal lubrication and decreased vaginal elasticity. |
| Sexual Dysfunction | The absence of complete sexual functioing. |
| Sexual Health | A person's freedom from physical and psychological impairment, the awareness of open and positive attitudes toward sexual functioning, and accurate knowledge about sexuality. |
| Sexual Response Cycle | 3 phases: desire, arousal, and orgasm |
| Tubal Ligation | Involves cutting, tying, or ligating the fallopian tubes. |
| Sterilization | Most effective contraception method other than abstinence. It should be considered permanent and includes tubal ligation and vasectomy. |
| Vasectomy | The vas deferens, which carries the sperm away from the testicles, is cut and tied. |
| Vaginismus | a spastic contraction or tightening of the vagina during or befre penetration of intercourse. |
| Vasocongestion | In men, it leads to erection in the penis. In women, this reaction leads to vaginal lubrication, swelling of the clitoris and labia minoa and majora, and engorgement of the outer third of the vagina, |
| Key Concepts (27) | Sexuality is realted to all dimensions of health; therefore sexual concerns or problems should be addressed as a part of nursing care. |
| Key Concepts (27) | Sexuality is a part of each individual's identity and includes biological sex, gender identity, gender role, and sexual partner preference. |
| Key Concepts (27) | Attitudes toward sexuality vary widely and are influenced by religious beliefs, society values, the media, the family, and other factors. |
| Key Concepts (27) | Nurse's attitudes toward sexuality also vary and may differ from those of clients; nurses should be sensitive to clients' sexual preference and needs. |
| Key Concepts (27) | Sexual response cycle includes three phases: desire, arousal, and orgasm. |
| Key Concepts (27) | Sexual development is a process beginning in infancy and involves some level of sexual behavior or growth in all developmental stages. |
| Key Concepts (27) | the physiological sexual response changes with aging, but aging does not lead to diminished sexuality. |
| Key Concepts (27) | sexual health involves physical and psychological aspects and contributes to an individual's sense of self-worth and positive interpersonal relationships. |
| Key Concepts (27) | Sexual dysfunctions can result from an easily indentified etiology or varied and complex etiologies. |
| Key Concepts (27) | Interventions for sexual dysfunctions depend on the condition and the client; interventions may include giving information, teaching specific execises, improving communication between partners, and referral to a knowledgeable professional. |
| Key Concepts (27) | Choose & use of effective contraceptive methods affected by sexual biases, comfort w/ touching genitalia, desire of future fertility, financial status, ability to plan sexual contact, & to communicate w/ the sexual partner regarding sensitive issues |
| Key Concepts (27) | A brief review of sexuality should be included in every nursing assessment of a client's level of wellness. |
| Key Concepts (27) | Most nursing interventions to enhance a client's sexual health involve providing information and education. |
| Key Concepts (27) | Evaluation is formulated based on discussion with the individual and possibly his or her partner regarding satisfaction with sexual functioning and through observations of nonverabal behaviors that suggest anxiety. |
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