Deck 48: Sexuality

Question 1

Sexual behaviors usually begin during

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

Answer 1

The teenage years

Question 2

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

Answer 2

The physical activities involving reproductive organs

Question 3

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

Answer 3

Attracted to members of the other sex

Question 4

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.

Question 5

Which statement about sexuality and older persons is incorrect?

A)Reproductive organs change with aging.
B)Immobility and chronic illness may affect frequency of sex.
C)Older persons need frequent intercourse.
D)Attitudes and sex needs change with aging.

Question 6

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 7

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 8

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 9

Children learn male and female roles from

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

Question 10

Another term for impotence is

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

Question 11

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 12

Which statement about sex and sexuality is incorrect?

A)Most chronic illnesses affect sexual function.
B)Some sexual problems have emotional causes.
C)Some sexual problems have physical causes.
D)All sexual problems are treated with drugs.

Question 13

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 14

Sexuality is not important for older persons.

Question 15

Illness,injury,and aging do not affect sexuality.

Question 16

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 17

Drugs are available to treat

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

Question 18

Sexuality develops

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

Question 19

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 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

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 22

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

A)Mrs.Porter go 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 23

Which statement about sexuality and older persons is incorrect?

A)Sexual activity decreases for many older persons.
B)Sexual needs and desires are lost.
C)Some persons lose sexual partners through death and divorce.
D)Older persons need love and affection.

Question 24

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 25

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 them privacy.
D)Check the resident's care plan.

Question 26

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.

Question 27

Sexuality is important throughout life.

Question 28

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 29

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 30

Which statement is incorrect?

A)Patients and residents must be protected from unwanted sexual comments and 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 sexually abuse another person.

Question 31

The following measures promote sexuality except

A)Providing privacy
B)Knocking before you enter a room
C)Letting the person choose what to wear
D)Discouraging masturbation

Question 32

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 33

A female resident wants to wear a dress and apply makeup 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.