Seuality Flashcards
What are some misconceptions about seuality
masturbation causes certain mental instabilities
seual activity weakens a person
alcohol is a sexual stimulant
What are the components of sexual health and eplain them
sexual self concept- how they view themselves seually
body image- opinion of body image
gender indentity- what gender norms they identify with
gender role behavior- the outward epressions of a persons sense of maleness or femaleness
freedoms and responsibilities- doesnt say in the book
What is a transgender
someone who identifies to a gender other than their biological one
What is a queer
someone who rejects gender stereotypes
What is coitus
penile-vaginal intercourse
What are the factors affecting sexuality
family
culture
religion
personal expectations and ethics
What are the phases of sexual response cycle
desire phase- pretty explainatory
ecitement phase- involves two parts- Vasocongestion which brings blood to different parts of the body and myotonia which is an increase in muscle tone
orgasmic phase- climaxing
resolution phase- the period of return to the unaroused state
What are some sexual desire disorders
hypoactive sexual desire disorder- low desire
sexual aversion disorder- severe distaste for sexual activities leading to a phobic avoidance of fucking of any kind
What are some sexual pain disorders
dyspareunia- pain during or immediately after intercourse
Vaginismus- the involuntary muscle spasms of the vaginal muscles making penetration of the vagina painful
Vulvodynia- constant burning pain in the vulva
Vestibulitis- severe pain only on touch
What are some medications that fuck with sexual function
alcohol amphetamines Antihistamines antidepressants anabolic steroids
What patients should receive a sexual history assessment
pregnancy STI infertility contraception an illness that will affect sexual functioning
What are some common nursing diagnoses
ineffective sexuality pattern
Sexual dysfunction
What are some other diagnoses with sexual problems as the etiology
Deficient knowledge r/t misinformation and sexual myths
Ineffective relationship r/t unrealistic expectations
Fear r/t a history of sexual abuse or dyspareunia
What are the six skills a nurse needs to help clients with sexual probs
comfort with their own sexuality acceptance that sexuality is important knowledge of sexual development knowledge of basic sexuality Therapeutic communciation skills ability to recognize the need to different ways of teaching
What is a technique a nurse can use to help clients with altered sexual function
PLISSIT
P- permission giving= let the client know that being sexual is okay
LI- limited information= explain important info but dont go too indepth
SS- specific sugestions = offer suggestions to adapt to the problem (requires specialized knowledge)
IT- intensive therapy= refer for professional help for sexual matters
