Sexual Health Flashcards
What is transgender?
broad term used to describe someone whose gender identity differs from their apparent biological gender
Who are preoperative transsexuals?
persons who alter their appearance through dress, makeup, and hormones so that their appearance corresponds with their gender identity
Who are postoperative transsexuals?
legally change gender after going through surgery to reassign sex
Who are intersexed people?
people born with ambiguous sexual organs
What factors affect sexuality? How?
Culture Religion Lifestyle Sexual Knowledge Health and Illness
What is a good definition of sexual health?
A state of physical, emotional, mental, and social well-being related to sexuality
What is sexual harassment?
a person in power makes unwanted sexual advances
What factors affect low libido?
- sexual trauma
- negative attitude toward sex
- negative relationships
- biological factors (hormone deficiencies, medications, premenopause)
What is dyspareunia?
painful intercourse
***How use therapeutic communication in a sexual assessment?
- examine your own beliefs
- nonjudgemental attitude
- relaxed approach, eye contact
- provide privacy
- watch for cues to client discomfort
When should women get mammograms?
average risk- yearly starting at age 45, above age 55 every other year
What are some techniques for dealing with inappropriate sexual behavior?
- immediately “I dont like your comments, they are inappropriate and make me feel uncomfortable, please stop”
- review expectations “I expect you to keep your pants on”
- redirect to care being delivered “hold still while I tape your IV line”
***What is included in a sexual health history?
- reproductive history
- cancer screening
- history of abuse
- sexuality
- activity/dysfunction
- illness, meds
- sexual self-concept
- current relationship status
- support systems
