Nursing 1100 Unit 5 - Sexuality Exam With
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The stage during which an individual reaches sexual maturity. - ANSWER Puberty
The beginning of breast development in females. - ANSWER Thelarche
The primary male sex hormone produced by the testes. - ANSWER Testosterone
The primary hormone responsible for female sex characteristics. - ANSWER Estrogen
Stages of physical growth of the breasts and pubic hair in girls and the genitalia and
pubic hair in boys. - ANSWER Tanner Stages
During early adolescence (ages 12-13), the reproductive organs. - ANSWER Primary Sex
Characteristics
During early adolescence (ages 12-13), bodily traits that develop over time and are
influenced by a person's sex but not directly involved in reproduction. - ANSWER
Secondary Sex Characteristics
At the ages 13-15, boys start to experience nocturnal emissions which are orgasms and
emission of semen during sleep. Also called wet dreams. - ANSWER Nocturnal
Emissions
Menarche (first menses) usually occurs within 2 years of the start of breast and pubic
hair changes. In the United States, the average age of menarche is 12 years old. -
ANSWER Menarche
,The periodic shedding of the uterine lining in a woman of childbearing age who is not
pregnant. - ANSWER Menstruation
Although menstruation-related staphylococcal toxic shock syndrome (TSS) is rare
today, proper teaching is a critical component in its prevention, especially among
women ages 15-25, who represent the group at greatest risk. Nurses should advise
patients to change tampons every 4-8 hours, alternate tampons with pads, and use
tampons with the lowest absorbency necessary for their menstrual flow.
Both patients and nurses should also be familiar with the symptoms of TSS, including
nausea, vomiting, sudden high fever, chills, dizziness, diarrhea, headaches,
hypotension, conjunctivitis, sunburn-like rash, and peeling skin on the hands and feet.
When staphylococcal TSS is suspected, immediate hospitalization is necessary to
prevent shock, organ damage, and/or death. - ANSWER Toxic Shock Syndrome
During middle adulthood, both men and women experience decreased hormone
production, causing the climacteric (transitional period in reproductive life). - ANSWER
Climacteric
A period of hormonal change during which the body gradually transitions toward
permanent infertility. In women, the climacteric includes perimenopause. - ANSWER A
period of hormonal change during which the body gradually transitions toward
permanent infertility. In women, the climacteric includes perimenopause.
The permanent cessation of menses. - ANSWER Menopause
A relationship that entails commitment, companionship, affective intimacy, social
support, physical closeness, and mutuality. - ANSWER Intimacy
A state of physical, emotional, mental, and social well-being in relation to sexuality, not
merely the absence of disease, dysfunction, or infirmity. Sexual health requires a
positive and respectful approach to sexuality and sexual relationships. - ANSWER
Sexual Health
, How one values oneself as a sexual being. - ANSWER Sexual Self-Concept
The mental image of the physical self. - ANSWER Body Image
One's self-image as a female or male. - ANSWER Gender Identity
The outward expression of an individual's sense of maleness or femaleness as well as
the expression of what is perceived as gender-appropriate behavior. - ANSWER
Gender-Role Behavior
The sexual attraction of an individual to the same sex, the opposite sex, or both sexes. -
ANSWER Sexual Orientation
Individuals who are attracted to individuals of both genders. - ANSWER Bisexual.
A general term used to describe a variety of conditions in which reproductive or sexual
anatomy does not fit the typical definitions of male or female. - ANSWER Intersex
Gradations of human characteristics running from female to male; more commonly, an
individual who expresses a gender identity different from that with which he or she was
born. - ANSWER Transgender
Someone who was assigned the female gender at birth but now emotionally and
psychologically identifies as a man. - ANSWER Transgender Man
Someone who was assigned the male gender at birth but now emotionally and
psychologically identifies as a woman. - ANSWER Transgender Woman
An individual who feels his or her sexual anatomy is not consistent with his or her
gender identity. - ANSWER Transsexual
Complete Solutions
The stage during which an individual reaches sexual maturity. - ANSWER Puberty
The beginning of breast development in females. - ANSWER Thelarche
The primary male sex hormone produced by the testes. - ANSWER Testosterone
The primary hormone responsible for female sex characteristics. - ANSWER Estrogen
Stages of physical growth of the breasts and pubic hair in girls and the genitalia and
pubic hair in boys. - ANSWER Tanner Stages
During early adolescence (ages 12-13), the reproductive organs. - ANSWER Primary Sex
Characteristics
During early adolescence (ages 12-13), bodily traits that develop over time and are
influenced by a person's sex but not directly involved in reproduction. - ANSWER
Secondary Sex Characteristics
At the ages 13-15, boys start to experience nocturnal emissions which are orgasms and
emission of semen during sleep. Also called wet dreams. - ANSWER Nocturnal
Emissions
Menarche (first menses) usually occurs within 2 years of the start of breast and pubic
hair changes. In the United States, the average age of menarche is 12 years old. -
ANSWER Menarche
,The periodic shedding of the uterine lining in a woman of childbearing age who is not
pregnant. - ANSWER Menstruation
Although menstruation-related staphylococcal toxic shock syndrome (TSS) is rare
today, proper teaching is a critical component in its prevention, especially among
women ages 15-25, who represent the group at greatest risk. Nurses should advise
patients to change tampons every 4-8 hours, alternate tampons with pads, and use
tampons with the lowest absorbency necessary for their menstrual flow.
Both patients and nurses should also be familiar with the symptoms of TSS, including
nausea, vomiting, sudden high fever, chills, dizziness, diarrhea, headaches,
hypotension, conjunctivitis, sunburn-like rash, and peeling skin on the hands and feet.
When staphylococcal TSS is suspected, immediate hospitalization is necessary to
prevent shock, organ damage, and/or death. - ANSWER Toxic Shock Syndrome
During middle adulthood, both men and women experience decreased hormone
production, causing the climacteric (transitional period in reproductive life). - ANSWER
Climacteric
A period of hormonal change during which the body gradually transitions toward
permanent infertility. In women, the climacteric includes perimenopause. - ANSWER A
period of hormonal change during which the body gradually transitions toward
permanent infertility. In women, the climacteric includes perimenopause.
The permanent cessation of menses. - ANSWER Menopause
A relationship that entails commitment, companionship, affective intimacy, social
support, physical closeness, and mutuality. - ANSWER Intimacy
A state of physical, emotional, mental, and social well-being in relation to sexuality, not
merely the absence of disease, dysfunction, or infirmity. Sexual health requires a
positive and respectful approach to sexuality and sexual relationships. - ANSWER
Sexual Health
, How one values oneself as a sexual being. - ANSWER Sexual Self-Concept
The mental image of the physical self. - ANSWER Body Image
One's self-image as a female or male. - ANSWER Gender Identity
The outward expression of an individual's sense of maleness or femaleness as well as
the expression of what is perceived as gender-appropriate behavior. - ANSWER
Gender-Role Behavior
The sexual attraction of an individual to the same sex, the opposite sex, or both sexes. -
ANSWER Sexual Orientation
Individuals who are attracted to individuals of both genders. - ANSWER Bisexual.
A general term used to describe a variety of conditions in which reproductive or sexual
anatomy does not fit the typical definitions of male or female. - ANSWER Intersex
Gradations of human characteristics running from female to male; more commonly, an
individual who expresses a gender identity different from that with which he or she was
born. - ANSWER Transgender
Someone who was assigned the female gender at birth but now emotionally and
psychologically identifies as a man. - ANSWER Transgender Man
Someone who was assigned the male gender at birth but now emotionally and
psychologically identifies as a woman. - ANSWER Transgender Woman
An individual who feels his or her sexual anatomy is not consistent with his or her
gender identity. - ANSWER Transsexual
