Inappropriate Sexual Behavior

Question 1

Define Inappropriate Sexual Behavior

Answer 1

Verbal or physical act of an explicit, or perceived sexual nature, which is unacceptable within the social contet in which it is carried out.

Question 2

What are some viewpoints as to the potential causes of IPSB?

Answer 2

Unmet emotional needs of patient.
Advocate exploring patients’ feelings and providing affection.

View behaviors as sexual harassment and, at times, seem to define the patient as an adversary.

Question 3

What are 2 passive and 2 aggressive responses to unwanted sexual advances?

Answer 3

Passive–
Ignored or joked about the behavior.
Blamed themselves.

Aggressive–
Belittled
Punished or withheld health care from patients.

Question 4

When a patient is cognitively intact, what are the 2 types of “conceptual dimensions” that describe why they are making inappropriate remarks or advances?

Answer 4

Intentional v unintentional.

Affiliative v distancing.

Question 5

Responses to IPSB have 2 goals.

Answer 5

Protect the professional.

Educate the patient.

Question 6

What are the 3 parts to an Assertive Approach?

Answer 6

Requires discussion of the incident with patient.
Setting boundaries.
Responses are respectful and firm.

Question 7

The best assertive statements are:

Answer 7

Clear
Precise
Directive
Calm