Repro Exam 1 Flashcards
Sexual response phases
motivation, arousal, genital congestion, orgasm, resolution
motivation
desire, libido
what can motivation be affected by?
medications, personality, temperament, medical conditions, lifestyle, environmental stressors
arousal
a state of release of neurotransmitters
genital congestion
increased blood flow, clitoral swelling and vulval engorgement, vaginal lubricaiton; in males, erection
orgasm
rapid contraction of pelvic muscles
resolution
wellbeing, neurotransmitters prolactin, ADH, oxytocin, final stage of sexual response cycle
What populations are at risk for sexual dysfunction
adolescents, newly unpartnered, gender minorities, disabled
why are adolescents at risk for sexual dysfunction
sense of being invincible and are likely to engage in risky behaviors, have a lack of knowledge and lack of resources
Why are newly unpartnered at risk of sexual dysfunction
sudden lifestyle changes may increase # of partners
Why are gender minorities (LGBTQIA+) at risk for sexual dysfunction
reluctance to seek care due to embarrassment or fear of judgement; fear of disclosing information
Why are disabled at risk for sexual dysfunction?
ignorance, poor decision making, developmental issues
Risk factors for sexual dysfunction
risky behaviors, STIs, IPV, substance use, underlying medical conditions, medications, (anticonvulsants, antidepressants, antipsychotics, diuretics, narcotics), anything that can sedate or cause hypotension
sexual acts
behavior that includes the genitalia and erogenous zones
sexual identity
biological sexual characteristics of male or female, what you were born as/with
HPV vaccine
receive in teen years up to 26 years old
health disparities
housing and neighborhood environment, economic stability, access to health care and quality of care, access to and quality of education, community, and social context (including impact of racism)
interventions for access?
grant, how to get patients to appointments, advocate, reach out to social workers, discuss with nurse manager ways to get them back to appointments
5 P’s for health assessment
partners: # of partners and gender of partners
practices: safe sex practices or methods
protection: what are you using for protection from infection? condoms? getting tested?
past history of infection
prevention of pregnancies: what are you using as a contraceptive method
sexual history should include
Menarche
Menstruation
Pregnancy
Menopause
Contraception
menarche
first period
menstruation
every 28 days; when was your last menstrual period
menopause
12 months after last menstrual period = menopause
When asking about pregnancy….
how many times they’ve been pregnant, includes miscarriages
menopause charcteristics
hot flashes, night sweats, vaginal dryness, painful sex, urogenital atrophy
what can you do for menopause
HRT…
Who is HRT contraindicated for?
use with caution in pts with cardiovascular disease, DVT, breast cancer
What can you educate pts to do instead of using HRT?
CAMs: vitamin E, hypnosis, CBT, deep breathing, guided imagery, herbal therapies, weight loss
3 types of menopause
biological - average age of 52
surgical - oophrectomy or medical ablation of ovaries
premature - ovarian failure before age 40
What can cause biological menopause to occur earlier?
smoking or if have shortened cycles
hormonal response to menopause
there is no E2 production (follicle depletion) which increases FSH but there is no period
climacteric phase
transition phase where ovarian function and hormone function decline
adolescents seek care when
there’s a problem or for contraception, pregnancy
young/middle adult health promotion
pelvic and breast screening and healthy lifestyle promotion; 21 for first pap smear; new onset of chronic diseases at 35, empty nest syndrome = depression
late reproduction age health promotion
breast and ovarian cancers are more prominent; encourage screening
high divorce rates = trying new partners
barriers for seeking health promotion
financial, cultural, environmental
financial barrier
delays seeking care
cultural barrier
lack of trust, language barrier, experiences with discrimination
desired health outcomes for cultural barriers
HCP has knowledge + understanding of culture, language, values, priorities, health beliefs of those in various ethnic groups
environmental barriers
are HCP or centers easily accessible?
cultural knowledge is
beliefs and values that guide thinking, decisions, and actions of the family
passed from one generation to the next, influences health behaviors
cultural issues will affect
childbearing beliefs and practices, personal space, time and orientation, family roles (who will be their support during childbirth)
ASK OPEN ENDED QUESTIONS
gender issues
LGBTQ feel stigmatized, heterosexuality is often assumed-ask how they prefer to be addressed
gender minority
individuals whose gender identity (what they identify as) or expression (masculine, feminine, other) is DIFFERENT from their sex at birth
gender concordance
patient’s gender matches the providers gender
sexual orientation
persons emotional and sexual attraction to another person + behavior and/or social affiliation that comes with this attraction (gay, lesbian)
T/F women who have kids are at a higher risk for cancer
False; women who have not had kids are at higher risk
IPV
includes actual or threatened physical, sexual, psychological, emotional, stalking abuse by intimate partner
what actions should you take with a patient experiencing IPV
screen her alone
provide hotline number (put # in as co-worker or friend)
be discreet (don’t give pamphlets)
ask if you can involve social worker or police
S/S of IPV
missed appointments, partner will not leave patient, unexplained wounds, incongruent injury with given story, depression, anxiety, victim saying she deserved it or provoked partner
Moral distress
occurs when a person knows the ethically correct action but is unable to do it and it threatens our core values
(you know this is right/wrong and causes you stress)
ANA code of ethics describes
the goals, values, and obligations of nursing
ethical principles
Beneficence
Nonmaleficence
Fidelity
Veracity
Autonomy
Justice
Ethical dilemmas in the care of women and children:
the mom who refused treatment (chemo) in order to have a healthy fetus; terminating a severely abnormal fetus
Black women and pregnancy
they have a 3-4 x higher maternal mortality rate and two time higher rate of complications
EBP definition
Integrate best current evidence with clinical expertise and patient/family preferences and values for delivery of optimal health care.
evidence-based decision making should include consideration of:
best research evidence, clinical resources, and patient values
infant mortality
death occurs during the first year of life and is an important summary reflecting social, political, health care delivery, and medical outcomes in a geographic area for 1000 live births
neonatal mortality
death of a live birth between birth and < 28 days
autonomy
respect parental decisions, facilitate communication and collaboration
quality of life
what are the long term complications and care?
fidelity
being accountable and responsible, loyal to commitments
veracity
being truthful
autonomy
self-determination
justice
allocation of resources and use of resources equitably
what are the most prevalent factors in decision making and problem solving for families?
values and beliefs
Ovarian cycle
follicular, ovulation, luteal
endometrial (uterus) cycle
menstrual, proliferative, secretory
hormones
progesterone, estrogen, LH, FSH
male and female condoms protect against
STI, may need to use spermicide
diaphragm
place 6 hours before intercourse and must remain in place for 6 hours after intercourse, risk for toxic shock syndrome
combo oral contraceptive
suppresses ovulation through hormones; patient must take same time every day (one missed dose can lead to pregnancy)
who are Combo contraceptives contraindcated for?
clots, cancer, CAD
what are off label uses for COC
acne, endometriosis, dysmenorrhea, reduced risk of endometrial and ovarian cancer and benign breast disease, anemia
Side effects of COC
ACHHESS
abdominal pain: indicates problem with liver or gallbladder
chest pain or SOB: indicate clot problem
headaches (sudden or persistent): HTN or cerebrovascular accident
hemoptysis
eye problems
severe leg pain: thromboembolic process
slurring of speech: possible sign of stroke
Fertility awareness method
periodic abstinence, keep a journal or the beads, strict record keeping
COC are less effective when taken with
antibiotics or anticonvulants
progestin only
for lactating women
nexplanon
most effective, lasts up to 3 years
may cause irregular bleeding
depo
lasts 12 weeks, safe for breastfeeding women
what is a downfall of the depo injection?
return to fertility is about 1 year, do not give to menopausal women b/c can cause osteoporosis-give Ca supplement
IUD complications
PAINS
period irregularities
abdominal pain with intercourse
infection exposure
not feeling well
strings missing, STI risk which can cause PID
emergency contraceptives
use w/in 72-120 hours
Can IUD be used as emergency contraceptive?
Yes
how old do you have to be to have tubal ligation or vasectomy?
21+
Abortion
purposeful interruption of pregnancy before 20 weeks either elective or therapeutic
indications for abortion
woman’s request, genetic disorder of fetus, rape/incest
abortion in 1st trimester
surgical aspiration, meds (methotrexate, misoprostol, mifepristone)
abortion in 2nd trimester
D & E, prostaglandins
Risks associated with abortion
infection, retained products, bleeding, emotional concerns
nursing care for abortion 1st trimester
tell pt. to return to HCP or ER with:
fever 100.4
foul smelling discharge
bleeding greater than 2 saturated pads in 2 hrs or heavy bleeding lasting a few days
severe abdominal pain, backache, cramping
abdominal tenderness when pressure applied
oopherectomy
removal of ovaries
hysterectomy
removal of uterus