Deck 29: Sexual Disorders

Question 1

Experiencing sexual excitement from wearing the clothing of the opposite sex is defined as:

A)Cross-acting
B)Transvestism
C)Transsexuality
D)Sexual dysfunction

Answer 1

Transvestism

Question 2

The criteria for healthy or adaptive sexual response include (Select all that apply):

A)Sexual acts between two consenting adults
B)Sexual acts that fulfill the desire of only oneself
C)Sexual acts that are not forced or coerced
D)Sexual acts that are conducted in privacy
E)Sexual acts that fulfill the desire between two people

Answer 2

Sexual acts between two consenting adults
Sexual acts that are not forced or coerced
Sexual acts that are conducted in privacy
Sexual acts that fulfill the desire between two people

Question 3

An individual's orientation,whether heterosexual,homosexual,or bisexual,is established by:

A)Adolescence
B)Early adulthood
C)Late childhood
D)Early childhood

Answer 3

Late childhood

Question 4

The end of the continuum that is marked by sexual actions harmful to self or others in some manner is known as:

A)Adaptive
B)Homosexual
C)Maladaptive
D)Functional

Question 5

A 68-year-old man is being treated for an enlarged prostate.While discussing health history with the nurse,he states that he seems to be having erectile difficulties and is not sure if it is from his medical condition or the medication he is taking.Which nursing diagnosis is most appropriate?

A)Sexual dysfunction
B)Injury,risk for
C)Coping,ineffective
D)Family processes,dysfunction

Question 6

While performing a search of an adult male's home based on suspicion of criminal activity,the police find pictures of him with young children between the ages of 5 and 10.The pictures are sexual in nature.The man is suspected of:

A)Voyeurism
B)Sexual sadism
C)Pedophilia
D)Necrophilia

Question 7

The rate of pregnancy and transmission of HIV is higher in the adolescent population than the general population of sexually active adults due to the fact that adolescents:

A)Have more sexual partners
B)Utilize ineffective contraception
C)Have not been educated regarding sexuality
D)Seek behaviors which reflect their need to be independent

Question 8

The client was injured in a work accident.He now has a fused spine and moves with difficulty.He wonders if he will ever be able to be intimate with his wife.What is the nurse's most accurate response?

A)"You will not be able to engage in sexual activity."
B)"You can enjoy a satisfying sex life with some adaptation."
C)"You eventually will return to the preinjury level of functioning."
D)"You will become more sexually active after you recover from the injuries."

Question 9

Between the ages of __________ years,the greatest amount of sexual activity with multiple partners and serial relationships occurs.

A)13 and 17
B)18 and 24
C)25 and 34
D)35 and 44

Question 10

A strong influence on discussion of sexual issues with clients is the nurse's or caregiver's:

A)Self-awareness
B)Self-confidence
C)Sexual knowledge
D)Assessment abilities

Question 11

The client confides in the nurse that intercourse has been painful since she became menopausal.What is the nurse's most therapeutic response?

A)"Don't worry;it will pass."
B)"Are you still sexually active?"
C)"Perhaps we can discuss this with your doctor."
D)"I understand how difficult it is to discuss sex."

Question 12

The caregiver has been assigned to care for Mr.X,a pedophile who is being treated for AIDS.The thought of caring for him disgusts her.The caregiver's therapeutic interactions and interventions are most likely to be:

A)Effective
B)Ineffective
C)Well received
D)Effective if she can conceal her true feelings

Question 13

By the time they enter school,it is thought that most children identify with:

A)Same-sex peers
B)Opposite-sex peers
C)The same-sex parent
D)The opposite-sex parent

Question 14

A male client is transsexual and decides to become a female through major surgery and hormonal therapy.The nurse informs the client that this process may be delayed for as long as:

A)2 years
B)5 years
C)8 years
D)10 years

Question 15

An image of the older adult as an asexual,unintelligent person who is not interested in sex represents:

A)A myth
B)An ideal
C)The truth
D)An attitude

Question 16

Children learn to label themselves according to their sex around the age of ____ year(s).

A)1
B)6
C)2
D)4

Question 17

The step in process that describes individuals who assume a homosexual lifestyle,are open about their sexuality,and give themselves permission to be who they are is identified as:

A)Awareness
B)Commitment
C)Identity assumption
D)Identity recognition

Question 18

People who express their sexuality with members of the opposite sex are:

A)Asexual
B)Bisexual
C)Homosexual
D)Heterosexual

Question 19

An individual is bisexual.The belief that this individual's sexual variation is related to genetic influences is the belief held by:

A)Biological theorists
B)Behavioral theorists
C)Psychosocial theorists
D)Psychoanalytical theorists

Question 20

A female client is suffering from vaginismus.The nurse is aware that this is a type of:

A)Paraphilia
B)Sexual dysfunction
C)Psychosexual disorder
D)Gender identity disorder

Question 21

Choose the types of relationships that put individuals at greatest risk for sexually transmitted diseases,including HIV/AIDS (Select all that apply):

A)Bisexual
B)Asexual
C)Functional homosexual
D)Dysfunctional homosexual
E)Open-coupled homosexual

Question 22

Which of the following are indicative of sexual dysfunction? (Select all that apply. )

A)Sexual aversion disorder
B)Sadism
C)Erectile disorder
D)Dyspareunia
E)Exhibitionism

Question 23

According to the DSM-IV-TR,sexual arousal that is attained by an individual while he is observing an unaware person who is naked,disrobing,or engaging in sexual activity is known as __________.

Question 24

The primary nursing diagnoses for a client who is experiencing problems with sexuality are sexual dysfunction and __________.