ch.46

Question 1

abstinence

Answer 1

refraining from having sex

Question 2

bisexual

Answer 2

having sexual feelings for people of both sexes

Question 3

cisgender

Answer 3

gender identity or role performance that matches society’s expectations based on biologic sex

Question 4

contraception

Answer 4

prevention of conception or pregnancy; also used to describe methods used for birth control

Question 5

erogenous zones

Answer 5

areas of the body that produce sexual desire and arousal when stimulated

Question 6

female genital mutilation

Answer 6

any procedure that involves partial or total removal of the external female genitalia or other injury to the female genital organs for nonmedical reasons

Question 7

gay

Answer 7

term used to describe homosexual males

Question 8

gender diverse

Question 9

gender dysphoria

Answer 9

diagnosis for a person whose biologic sex at birth is contrary to the one with which the person identifies

Question 10

gender expression

Question 11

gender identity

Answer 11

the inner sense a person has of being male or female, which may be the same as or different from biologic sex

Question 12

heterosexual

Answer 12

having sexual feelings for a person of the opposite sex

Question 13

impotence

Answer 13

condition in which a man is unable to attain or maintain an erection to such an extent that he cannot have satisfactory sexual intercourse

Question 14

intercourse

Answer 14

insertion of the penis into the partner’s vagina, anus, or mouth

Question 15

lesbian

Answer 15

homosexual female

Question 16

masturbation

Answer 16

self stimulation for sexual satisfaction

Question 17

menarche

Answer 17

initiation of the menstrual cycle

Question 18

menopause

Answer 18

decrease of cyclic hormonal production and cessation of menses in females, usually between ages 45 and 60 years

Question 19

menstruation

Answer 19

periodic discharge of bloody secretions through the vagina; usually for 4 to 5 days each month

Question 20

orgasm

Answer 20

apex of sexual activity in which rhythmic contractions of the genital organs and many other physiologic changes occur

Question 21

premenstrual syndrome

Answer 21

menstrual cycle–related distress; occurs a few days before the onset of menstruation
-PMS

Question 22

sexual dysfunction

Answer 22

condition that prevents a person or couple from engaging in or obtaining satisfaction from sexual activity

Question 23

sexual orientation

Answer 23

preferred biologic sex of the partner of an individual

Question 24

STIs

Answer 24

disease that spreads from one person to another through intimate sexual contact

Question 25

follicular phase

Answer 25

one follicle produces a mature ovum
-2

Question 26

proliferation

Answer 26

the endometrium becomes thick and velvety

Question 27

luteal phase

Answer 27

corpus luteum develops
-4

Question 28

secretory phase

Answer 28

endometrial lining disintegrates

Question 29

sexual response cycle

Answer 29

excitement
plateau
orgasm
resolution

Question 30

BETTER method

Answer 30

Bring up topic of sex
Explain your concern
Tell patients about sexual dysfunction
Timing
Educate patients about side effects of treatments
Record assessment

Question 31

diaphragm method

Answer 31

dome-shaped rubber device placed in the vagina before sexual activity

Question 32

trichomonasis

Answer 32

thin, foamy, greenish vaginal discharge causing itching of the vulva and vagina