Exam 1 Flashcards
How does age impact Sexuality? (4)
- Age does not affect the woman’s capacity to have an orgasm
- intensity of orgasm may decrease as women age.
- sexuality does not decrease with age
- lower testosterone and estrogen w/ age
4 definitions of Sexuality
- sexual expression
- gender expression (masculinity and femininity)
- sexual attraction
- central aspect of being human
5 Phases of sexual response
Motivation (desire, libido) – affected by medications, personality, temperament, medical conditions, lifestyle, environmental stressors
Arousal: a state of release of neurotransmitters
Genital congestion (autonomic response): increased blood flow; clitoral swelling and vulvar engorgement, vaginal lubrication; in males, erection
Orgasm: rapid contraction of pelvic muscles
Resolution: wellbeing, neurotransmitters prolactin, ADH, oxytocin released
6 components of positive sexual attitudes and behaviors
Being present: thinking to stop, arousal to take over, ”utter immersion and intense focus”
Authenticity: being able to be fully oneself with partner
Connection: heightened intimacy during sexual encounter
Sexual and erotic intimacy: deep sense of caring
Communication: verbal and nonverbal (touch)
Transcendence: heightened mental, emotional, physical, relational, and spiritual states of mind.
5 types of sexual dysfunction
- hyposexual activity
- sexual aversion
- sexual arousal disorder (orgasmic disorder)
- sexual pain disorder (low estrogen = vaginal dryness, pain, irritation)
- erectile or ejaculatory dysfunction
6 medication categories that cause sexual dysfunction
- Antihypertensives (ACEI, beta blockers, beta agonists, diuretics)
- Antiulcer medications (omeprazole,cimetidine)
- Antidepressants
- Antipsychotics
- Anticonvulsants
- Narcotics
3 things that impact significance of sexual dysfunction
- patient age
- patient interest in sex
- whether issue is chronic or temporary
4 populations at high risk for altered sexual function
- Adolescents: Early sexual activity, risk for AIDS/HIV, limited knowledge
- Disabilities: ignorance (not acknowledging their need for information about sexual health), poor decision making, developmental issues
- Newly unpartnered: new sexual paradigm; HIV/AIDS, STIs
- LBGTQ: high-risk behavior, men-men sex higher risk for AIDS/HIV
What role does CBT play in Sexuality?
CBT helpful b-c Fear, anxiety, stress, fatigue can impair sexual function
How are the following concepts related to reproduction and sexuality?
- Pain (2)
- Gas exchange
Pain
- contributes to sexual dysfunction
- positive touch & sexual intimacy increase endorphins which negate pain response
- Gas exchange: respiratory problems can cause sexual Dysfunction
5 domains of SDOH
- Neighborhood and Built Environment
- Social and Community Context (including impact of racism)
- Health Care Access and Quality
- Education Access and Quality
- Economic Stability
6 Health Disparities for LGBTQ Community
- higher risk for smoking and substance abuse
- higher risk for violence
- higher risk for chronic conditions (obesity, diabetes, asthma, PCOS, heart disease)
- higher risk of uninsured status
- higher risk of miscarriage, preterm birth, LBW, and stillbirth
- higher risk for breast and reproductive cancers
4 health disparities related to racism for women
- Black women and American Indian/Alaska native 3-4x higher maternal mortality rate
- Black women and American Indian 2x higher severe maternal complications (cardiomyopathy, embolism, eclampsia, LBW, preterm birth)– even if college educated compared to white high school graduates
- Black infants 2x higher infant mortality
- biological weathering (elevated cortisol, increased BP, shortening of telomeres) due to systemic racism -> maternal complications (hypertension, early onset chronic conditions, preterm births)
5 Ps of Sexual health history
Partners: Number and gender of sexual partners; particularly > 1 partner in 12 months or a partner with other partners
Practices (sexual behavior)
Protection from infection
Past hx of infection
Pregnancy Prevention (assess contraception use and desire for pregnancy)
4 Factors of Cultural Humility
- Open communication with the patient about their cultural beliefs, values and what they desire in terms of care (understand pt may prefer same-sex examiner or not to disrobe completely)
- emphasize critical self-reflection and lifelong learning
- create mutually beneficial nonhierarchical partnerships
- create institutional alignment and accountability
What is intimate partner violence (IPV)? How often to screen for IPV?
- Actual or threatened physical, sexual, psychological, emotional, or stalking abuse by an intimate partner (current or former spouse or nonmarital partner)
- All women should be screened in private for IPV during prenatal visits and with each hospital admission or well-woman visit.
7 Signs of IPV
- Repeated nonspecific or vague complaints
- Overuse of the healthcare system OR time lag b/w injury and care seeking
- Hesitancy, embarrassment, or evasiveness in relating history of injury
- Untreated serious injury
- Overly SOLICITOUS partner who STAYS CLOSE to the woman and attempts to answer FOR her
- Injuries of the head, face, neck and areas covered by a one-piece swimsuit( breast and abdomen during pregnancy)
- Bruises at various stages of healing
6 Nursing Responsibilities for IPV
- Assure total privacy when interviewing and assessing patient.
- Ask permission to involve social work.
- Listen in non-judgmental way
- Give pt resource info in a safe way (i.e., put hot line number in phone under another name)
- report gun violence or abuse of minor
- reassure patient that IPV is not their fault
4 factors contributing to maternal and infant mortality rates
- quality and access to healthcare
- overall maternal health (obesity and preeclampsia)
- public health practices
- socioeconomic conditions
6 Healthy People 2030 goals related to Maternal and Infant health
- Reduce maternal deaths to 15.7
- Reduce fetal deaths at 20 or more weeks to 5.7
- Reduce C/S, preterm births, LBW
- Increase early and adequate prenatal care (Increase folic acid intake)
- increase infants who sleep on their backs,
- increase exclusively breastfed infants for at least 6 months
Difference b/w the following terms:
- Infant Mortality
- Neonatal Mortality
- Maternal Mortality
- Perinatal Mortality
- Stillbirth
- Infant Mortality - death of a live birth between birth and the first birthday
- Neonatal Mortality - death of a live birth between birth and < 28 days
- Maternal Mortality - maternal deaths from live births, complications of pregnancy, or postpartum within 42 days of pregnancy
- Perinatal Mortality - includes stillbirths
- Stillbirth - an infant @ birth who demonstrates no signs of life such as breathing, heartbeat or muscle movements
5 ethical concepts in neonatal care
- Beneficence: obligation to do good
- Fidelity: being accountable and responsible, loyal to commitments
- Veracity: Being truthful
- Autonomy: self-determination, respect parental decisions, facilitate communication and collaboration (fetus does not have autonomy, Pregnant Woman does)
- Justice: allocation of resources and use of resources equitably (what is equitable can be subjective and cause conflict, example: Organ transplantation)
5 Leading Causes of infant mortality
- congenital malformations (birth defects)
- short gestation and LBW
- SIDS
- accidents
- r/t maternal complications of pregnancy
5 consequences of teen pregnancy (for child)
o Higher IMR if mom less than 15
o Health problems due to prematurity or LBW
o Behavioral problems
o Lower educational attainment
o Increased risk of teen pregnancy, incarceration, foster home placement
4 consequences of teen pregnancy (for mother)
- Decreased educational attainment (and for father)
- Increased poverty and welfare usage
- Increased chance of 2nd child as teen which decreases ability to complete school and have good jobs
- Increased risk of STIs, hypertensive disorders during pregnancy
IPV during pregnancy increases risk for: (6)
- substance abuse
- depression/suicide
- PTSD
- inadequate weight gain
- LBW, preterm, or small for gestational age baby
- neonatal death
3 systemic disparities for women of color in healthcare setting
o Reduced diabetes screening in postpartum period
o Less pain meds given during labor and postpartum
o lower rates of epidural admin
4 health promotion for LGBTQIA+ community
- Advocate for policy changes to remove legal discrimination
- Create gender-affirming environments via signage, inclusive forms (and EHRs), nondiscrimination policies
- Provide staff training on proper care of LGBTQIA+ patients
- Recognize that Medicare and Medicaid facilities must allow patients autonomy irrespective of sexual orientation, gender identity or marital status
Follicular phase of the Ovarian Cycle (3)
- 1st day of menstruation and lasts 12-14 days
- Graafian follicle matures due to Luteinizing and follicle-stimulating hormones (LH and FSH)
- Graafian follicle produces estrogen
Ovulatory phase of Ovarian cycle (3)
- Begins when estrogen levels peak and end with release of oocyte(egg) from graafian follicle
- LH increases 12-36 hrs before ovulation
- Before LH increases, estrogen decreases and progesterone increases (prep of corpusm luteum)
Luteal phase of Ovarian cycle (4)
- Begins after ovulation and lasts 14 days
- Cells of empty follicle form corpus luteum (high levels of progesterone and low levels of estrogen)
- If pregnancy occurs, corpus luteum releases high levels of progesterone and low levels of estrogen until placenta matures
- If no pregnancy, corpus luteum degenerates, progesterone decreases, and menstruation starts
Stage of the endometrial cycle: proliferative phase (2)
- After menstruation and preparation for implantation
- Endometrium becomes thicker and more vascular (due to increased estrogen))
Methods of Contraception: Abstinence
Type
Advantages (4)
Disadvantage
Type: natural
Advantages
- No fail rate
- No contraindications
- No exposure to STIs
- Readily available
Disadvantages
- requires consistency to be effective
Methods of Contraception: Natural Family Planning/ Fertility awareness methods
Type
Advantages (3)
Disadvantages (3)
Type: natural
Advantages
- No side effects OR contraindications
- Acceptable in catholic church
- Low-to-no cost
Disadvantages
- Need regular menstrual cycle
- Strict record keeping (Must frequently monitor body functions: temperature, vaginal mucus production and consistency)
- complete abstinence needed during fertile periods
Methods of Contraception: Withdrawal/ coitus interruptus
Type
Advantages (2)
Disadvantages (3)
Type: natural
Advantages
- no costs
- no contraindications
Disadvantages
- Does not protect against STIs
- Disrupts sexual intercourse
- High failure rate
Methods of Contraception: Lactational Amenorrhea Method (LAM)
Type
Advantages (2)
Disadvantages (2)
Type: natural
Advantages
- no costs
- no contraindications
Disadvantages
- Must exclusively breastfeed or do infant suckling
- More effective with barrier method
Methods of Contraception: Condoms (male or female)
Type
Advantages (3)
Disadvantages (5)
Type: barrier
Advantages
- Available OTC
- Protects against STI (and labia in female condoms)
- No systemic effects
Disadvantages
- Allergic reactions possible
- Must be applied at time of intercourse (may be disruptive)
- More effective with spermicides
- need proper size and not expired
- female condoms difficult to place
Methods of Contraception: Vaginal sponge
Type
Advantages (2)
Disadvantages (2)
Side effects (3)
Type: barrier
Advantages
- Placed before intercourse and left up to 30 hours (can protect against repeated intercourse)
- OTC
Disadvantages
- Must leave in place 6 hrs post-intercourse
- Increased infection risk
Side effects: irritation, discomfort, allergic reactions
Methods of Contraception: Cervical cap
Type
Advantages (2)
Disadvantages (2)
Type: barrier
Advantages.
- No systemic effects
- Leave in up to 48 hrs for repeated intercourse
Disadvantages
- Leave for 6 hrs after coitus
- Limited availability (size based on OB history)
Methods of Contraception: Diaphragm
Type
Advantages (3)
Disadvantages (3)
Side effects (3)
Type: barrier
Advantages
- size based on provider exam
- No systemic or hormonal effects
- Leave in up to 24 hrs for repeated intercourse
Disadvantages
- Need additional spermicide for repeated intercourse
- Leave for 6 hrs after coitus (place 6 hrs prior
- Not good with allergies due to spermicide
Side effect
- increased risk of yeast infection, cystitis, and toxic shock syndrome if used > 24 hrs
Methods of Contraception: Spermicidal gel, cream, foam
Type
Advantages (2)
Disadvantage
Side effects (2)
Type: barrier
Advantages
- Available OTC
- Foam can be emergency contraceptive
Disadvantages
- Frequent use contraindicated if at risk for HIV
Side effects: allergic reaction, irritation
Methods of Contraception: Combo estrogen and progesterone OC
Type
Advantages (3)
Disadvantages (3)
Type: hormonal
Advantages
- Suppresses ovulation
- Reduces risk for endometrial and ovarian cancer
- reduce risk of benign breast disease, anemia, acne, painful menses
Disadvantages
- prescription only
- side effects
- must be taken daily
Methods of Contraception: Progestin only
Type
Advantage
Disadvantages (3)
Type: hormonal
Advantages
- Can be used during lactation
Disadvantages
- prescription only
- side effects
- One pill a day at same time each day
Methods of Contraception: Depo-provera (medroxyprogesterone acetate)
Type
Advantages (3)
Disadvantages (3)
Type: hormonal
Advantages
- Can be used during lactation
- One injection, 4 times a yr.
- stops menses
Disadvantages
- Prescription only
- Delayed fertility return (1 yr)
- shot every 12 wks (compliance needed)
Methods of Contraception: Depo-provera and Progestin
6 side effects
- weight gain
- bleeding abnormalities
- decreased bone density
- headache
- mood changes
- breast tenderness
Methods of Contraception: Contraceptive patch
Type
Advantages (2)
Disadvantages (3)
Type: hormonal
Advantages
- New patch applied each week for 3 weeks then removes for 1 week (greater compliance)
- Usually applied anywhere but the breast
Disadvantages
- Prescription only
- Less effective for obese women
- Need backup if patch removed more than 24 hrs
Methods of Contraception: vaginal ring
Type
Advantages (2)
Disadvantages (2)
Type: hormonal
Advantages
- Ring inserted in vagina for 3 weeks then removed one week
- May be left in 28 days w/ immediate replacement after removal
Disadvantages
- Prescription only
- may cause vaginal irritation or discharge
Methods of Contraception: Emergency Contraceptives
Type
Advantages (4)
Disadvantages (2)
Type: hormonal
Advantages
- Reduces risk of pregnancy from one unprotected coitus but does not induce abortion
- OTC for women over 17 yrs. (prescription for younger)
- Suppresses ovulation
- only contraindication is confirmed pregnancy
Disadvantages
- Cannot be regular birth control
- Must take within 72-120 hrs of intercourse
Methods of Contraception: Emergency contraceptives
5 side effects
- nausea (may need antiemetic), vomiting, diarrhea
- headache
- fatigue
- abdominal pain
- change in menstrual bleeding
Methods of Contraception: Oral Combo, vaginal ring, patch
8 common side effects
- nausea, vomiting
- headache
- spotting
- weight gain (edema)
- breast tenderness
- chloasma
- increased risk for clotting, heart disease, stroke
- mood swings (change in libido)
Methods of Contraception: Oral Combo Contraceptives and patch
9 Contraindications
- hx of DVT, pulmonary emboli, CAD
- uncontrolled hypertension
- liver disease
- clotting disorders
- active cancer
- smoker (>35 yrs.)
- undiagnosed abnormal bleeding
- migraines with aura
- pregnancy
Methods of Contraception: Oral Combo Contraceptives and patch
7 serious side effects to report (Achhess)
- Hepatic mass or abdominal RUQ pain
- Severe pains in chest, left arm, neck
- Headache, Unilateral numbness, weakness, tingling
- Hemoptysis
- Eye problems- Loss of vision, proptosis, diplopia, papilledema
- Severe pains, tenderness, swelling, warmth in legs
- Slurring of speech
Methods of Contraception: IUD (copper or hormonal)
Advantages (6)
Advantages
- Can be placed during postpartum period and during lactation
- Highly effective (3-5yrs for hormonal, up to 10 yrs for copper)
- Copper can be emergency contraceptive within 7 days of intercourse
- Useful for teens or women with contraindications to other hormonal methods
- Quick return to fertility
- Often stops menses
Methods of Contraception: IUD (copper or hormonal)
Type
Disadvantages (4)
Type: Long-acting reversible contraceptive
Disadvantages
- Low risk for uterine perforation
- Contraindicated w/ pelvic inflammatory disease within 3 months
- preferred for monogamous women
- Increased cramping and bleeding in 1st few cycles