Deck 51: Sexuality

Question 1

A patient is angry because his sexual function is affected by heart disease.What should you do to help him?

A) Follow his care plan.
B) Be a caring partner.
C) Provide support and reassurance.
D) Use touch to show you care.

Answer 1

Follow his care plan.

Question 2

Another term for impotence is:

A) Erectile dysfunction
B) Menopause
C) Transvestite
D) Priapism

Answer 2

Erectile dysfunction

Question 3

Drugs are available to treat:

A) Impotence
B) Homosexuality
C) Heterosexuality
D) Bisexuality

Answer 3

Impotence

Question 4

A term used to describe persons who are undergoing hormone therapy or surgery for sexual reassignment is:

A) Transgender
B) Homosexual
C) Transsexual
D) Transvestite

Question 5

Sexual behaviors usually begin during:

A) Early childhood
B) The teenage years
C) Young adulthood
D) Older adulthood

Question 6

Which statement about sexuality is correct?

A) It involves the physical aspects of the person.
B) It involves the emotional aspects of the person.
C) It develops when a baby's sex is known.
D) It involves the whole person.

Question 7

Sexuality is:

A) The physical activities involving reproductive organs
B) The physical,emotional,social,cultural,and spiritual factors that affect feelings and attitudes about sex
C) Who a person is attracted to
D) Preferred sexual practices

Question 8

A person who is homosexual is:

A) Unable to have an erection
B) Attracted to members of the other sex
C) Attracted to members of the same sex
D) Attracted to both sexes

Question 9

Which statement about sexuality and older persons is correct?

A) Sexual activity increases for many older persons.
B) Sexual needs and desires are lost.
C) Some persons lose sexual partners through death and divorce.
D) Older persons do not need as much love and affection.

Question 10

A person who is heterosexual is:

A) Unable to have an erection
B) Attracted to members of the other sex
C) Attracted to members of the same sex
D) Attracted to both sexes

Question 11

Sexuality develops:

A) At birth
B) When a baby's sex is known
C) During adolescence
D) In adulthood

Question 12

Sex is:

A) The physical activities involving reproductive organs
B) The physical,emotional,social,cultural,and spiritual factors that affect feelings and attitudes about sex
C) Who a person is attracted to
D) Preferred sexual practices

Question 13

Which statement about sex and sexuality is correct?

A) Most chronic illnesses do not affect sexual function.
B) Sexual problems always have emotional causes.
C) Some sexual problems have physical causes.
D) All sexual problems are treated with drugs.

Question 14

A person becomes sexually aroused by dressing in the clothes of the other sex.The person is a:

A) Homosexual
B) Lesbian or gay man
C) Transsexual
D) Transvestite

Question 15

A person who is bisexual is:

A) Unable to have an erection
B) Attracted to members of the other sex
C) Attracted to members of the same sex
D) Attracted to both sexes

Question 16

A nursing center resident is holding hands with his wife and stroking her leg.What should you do?

A) Tell the nurse.
B) Explain that such behaviors are not allowed.
C) Allow the couple privacy.
D) Check the resident's care plan.

Question 17

Which statement about sexuality and older persons is correct?

A) Reproductive organs do not typically change with aging.
B) Immobility and chronic illness may affect frequency of sex.
C) Older persons need frequent intercourse.
D) Attitudes and sex needs remain unchanged with aging.

Question 18

Erectile dysfunction means that:

A) A woman cannot achieve an orgasm
B) Menstruation stops
C) A man cannot achieve an erection
D) A man needs to dress in women's clothing to become aroused

Question 19

Children learn male and female roles from:

A) Television
B) Books
C) Computers
D) Adults

Question 20

A person believes that he or she is a member of the other sex.The person is a:

A) Homosexual
B) Lesbian or gay man
C) Transsexual
D) Transvestite

Question 21

Mr.Fisher's wife died 3 years ago.Mrs.Polk is divorced.Both are residents at Spruce Harbor Nursing Center.They dine and attend activities together.Today you find them holding hands under the table.What should you do?

A) Do nothing.
B) Tell the nurse.
C) Check the care plan.
D) Remind them that such behavior is not allowed.

Question 22

A female resident with Alzheimer's disease is undressing and fondling her breasts in the activity room.What should you do?

A) Check the care plan.
B) Assist her to her room.
C) Call for the nurse.
D) Restrain her.

Question 23

You hear an alert and oriented male resident make a sexual comment to a female resident.The female resident appears embarrassed and uncomfortable.What should you do?

A) Tell the male resident to behave.
B) Nothing.It is none of your business.
C) Tell the nurse at once.
D) Call the male resident's family.

Question 24

Sexuality is important for older persons.

Question 25

Illness,injury,and aging affect sexuality.

Question 26

A male resident with Alzheimer's disease has poor communication skills.He touches your breasts to get your attention.Which statement is correct?

A) His behavior is sexually aggressive.
B) He thinks you are his wife.
C) His behavior is not sexual.
D) He cannot control his behavior.

Question 27

Which of the following measures promotes sexuality?

A) Providing privacy
B) Keeping the person's door open at all times
C) Selecting what the person should wear each day
D) Discouraging masturbation

Question 28

Which statement is correct?

A) Patients and residents with dementia are more likely to make sexual advances.
B) If you suspect sexual abuse,you must tell the nurse at once.
C) Masturbation is a sexually abusive behavior.
D) No one should be allowed to masturbate.

Question 29

Mr.Porter is a resident at Spruce Harbor Nursing Center.His wife now needs nursing center care.OBRA requires that:

A) Mrs.Porter goes to a different center.
B) Mr.and Mrs.Porter have separate rooms.
C) Mr.and Mrs.Porter have separate beds.
D) Mr.and Mrs.Porter share the same room if they wish to.

Question 30

A female resident wants to wear a dress and apply make-up every day.She also likes to shave her legs and underarms.What should you do?

A) Check her care plan.
B) Tell her that shaving is unsafe for her.
C) Assist her with grooming activities as needed.
D) Ask her why such measures are important to her.

Question 31

Sexuality is important throughout life.

Question 32

A resident asks you for a kiss.What should you do?

A) Give the person a kiss.
B) Be supportive and understanding.
C) Tell the person that this behavior makes you uncomfortable.
D) Check the care plan.

Question 33

A resident tells you that you look pretty and tries to touch your leg.What should you do?

A) Do nothing.
B) Tell the nurse.
C) Check the care plan.
D) Politely ask the person not to touch your body.