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Ch. 34 Sexuality Flashcards

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the first three years of life are essential in the development of ?

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gender identity. the child identifies with the parent of the same sex and develops a complementary relationship with parent of opposite sex

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when do children become aware of differences between genders

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infancy and early childhood

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why should school aged children be well informed about emotional and physical changes associated with puberty

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bc it decreases their anxiety as the changes start to happen if they already know what to expect

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what is important during school age years

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education about puberty and how men and women act with one another

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what are the constant questions that puberty/adolescents ask

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am i normal? will i be accepted?

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what is one reason many adolescents are sexually active

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bc many believe that sex helps them achieve goals of intimacy, relationships, and pleasure

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should adolescents be held accountable for their decision making

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yes

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what age group do individuals explore their primary sexual orientation (gay, straight, bi)

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puberty/adolescents

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what age group lead to concerns about sexual attractiveness

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middle age concern about looks

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what does perimenopausal lead to

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dec levels of estrogen, diminished vag lubrication, dec vag elasticity

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what is dyspareunia

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pain during intercourse

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inc age in men leads to

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delayed ejaculation, inc in postejaculatory refractory period

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when do sex problems start happening

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middle adulthood

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what is young adulthood a period for

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more exploration of sex (positions, partners)

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when do ppl have to adjust to children leaving the house

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middle adult hood

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what correllation is there between sexual activity and health in older ppl

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positive correllation

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which forms of contraceptive require a prescription

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hormonal contraceptives, IUDs, the diaphragm, the cervical cap, and sterilization

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how do hormonal contraceptives work

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alter the hormonal environment to prevent ovulation, thicken cervical mucus, and thin the lining of the uterus

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who inserts an IUD

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a health care provider

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what is the primary mechanism by which IUDs prevent pregnancy

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contain copper or progesterone that stops the sperm from fertilizing the egg

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what does progesterone do to the uterus

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inc cervical mucus thickness and alter the lining of the uterus

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how does a diaphragm work

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provides a a barrier over the cervical opening

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women need to be refitted for a diaphragm after a change in how much weight gain/loss

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more than 10 lbs

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which one can stay in the vagina longer? diaphragm or cervical cap

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cervical cap. the diaphragm only goes in right before sex then comes out after

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other than abstinence which type of contraception is most effective?

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sterilization like vasectomy or tubal ligation

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what is tubal ligation

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female sterilization that involves cutting, tying the fallopian tubes

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what happens in a vasectomy

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the vas deferens (whcih carries the sperm away from the testicles) is cut and tied

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In females, sterilization is referred to as __________ __________, whereas in males, it is referred to as __________.

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tubal ligation, vasectomy

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About 19 million people in the United States are diagnosed each year with a sexually transmitted infection (STI); almost half of them are how old?

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15-24

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Black and Hispanic populations are diagnosed with STIs more or less frequently than whites

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more

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women have more or less complications associated with STIs than men

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more

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People most likely to be infected share one key characteristic:

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unprotected sex with multiple partners

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which STIs are caused by bacteria and are usually curable with antibiotics

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Gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)

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which STIs are viral

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human papillomavirus (HPV) (genital warts) and herpes simplex virus (HSV) type II (genital herpes), human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)/acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS)

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How are STIs transmitted

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during intimate sexual contact, Any contact with another person’s body fluids around the head or an open lesion on the skin, anus, or genitalia can transmit an STI.

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common symptoms of STIs

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include discharge from the vagina, penis, or anus; pain during sex or when urinating; blisters or sores in the genital area; and fever.

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HIV primary routes of transmission

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include contaminated IV needles, anal intercourse, vaginal intercourse, oral-genital sex, and transfusion of blood and blood products.

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what is the primary infection stage of HIV

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the first stage, lasts about a month, person experiences flulike symptoms

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what is the second phase of HIV and what happens

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the clinical latency phase, there are no symptoms

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what is the last phase of HIV and what happens

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AIDS, begins to show symptoms of disease, if left untreated die within 10 years

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Most common STI in United States

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Human papillomavirus infection (HPV):

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how is HPV spread

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spread through direct contact with warts, semen, or other fluids

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most HPV infections are ?

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asymptomatic and self limiting

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where are genital warts commonly found

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in cervix and vagina of woman; on penis and scrotum of male

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what is the most commonly reported bacterial STI

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chlamydia

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why do Most chlamydia infections go undiagnosed and untreated

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bc its asymptomatic

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which population is less likely to use condoms and more likely to progress to AIDS from HIV due to lack of treatment

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latinos

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how many pregnancies are unplanned

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half of all

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factors that influence contraceptive effectiveness

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method of contraception, couple’s understanding of the method, consistency of use, compliance with method’s requirements.

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what age group do the unplanned pregnancies occur most in

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teenagers and women over 40

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D. Caucasian women aged 42 to 53

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Answer: A+B Hispanic women aged 15 to 24 + African American men aged 15 to 24

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what is infertility

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Inability to conceive after 1 year of unprotected intercourse

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Cues that raise a question of possible sexual abuse include

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extreme jealousy and refusal to leave a woman’s presence

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the overall appearance of the person accused of sexual abuse is:

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sometimes that of a very concerned and caring husband or boyfriend, when the underlying reason for this behavior is very different.

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One of the most common sex problems affecting women of all ages is

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hypoactive sexual desire disorder (HSDD).

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The incidence of sexual dysfunction in the general population is estimated to be as high as ?% in men and ?% in women.

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40 men, 45 women

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an age related decrease in testosterone often results in

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decreased tone of the erectile tissues

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what does the PLISSIT assessment help nurses discuss with their patients

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helps nurses discuss a patients sexuality issues

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most nursing interventions that enhance sexual health require?

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providing education

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D. Include questions related to sexual function.

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D

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True or False: Chlamydia is the most common STI in the United States.

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Answer: False

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? and ? create situational stressors that often affect a person’s sexuality.

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illness, surgery

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