Sexuality, Fertility and
Sexually Transmitted
Diseases LATEST EXAM 2024
GRADED A+
,Refers to which gender or genders an individual finds
physically and/or emotional attractive and sexually
desirable. - ANS-Sexual orientation
Individuals who are attracted to the opposite sex. -
ANS-Heterosexual
Individuals who are attracted to persons of the same
sex. - ANS-Homosexual
Men who are sexually attracted to other men, or,
women who are sexually attracted to other women. -
ANS-Gays
A nurse works with many women who self-identify as
lesbian or bisexual. What action by the nurse would
best address this population's needs?
A. Aggressive screening for sexually transmitted
infections
B. Assisting with procedures related to conception
C. Providing information on increased cancer risks
,D. Using questions that do not assume sexual
orientation - ANS-ANS: D
Lesbians and bisexuals are more likely to report poor
physical or mental health compared with heterosexual
women. Although the origins of this are not totally
clear, one factor may relate to the
homosexual/bisexual womans hesitancy in seeking
health care. Nurses can greatly assist with this by
being nonjudgmental and by using language and
questions that do not assume sexual orientation.
Sexually transmitted infections do occur in this
population, although woman-to-woman transmission
is lower than man-to-woman transmission. Some
lesbian women do seek to become pregnant and bear
children; they should be apprised of all available
options. Lesbian women have increased risks for
breast, endometrial, and ovarian cancer. Although all
options are feasible, the option that has the potential
to have the greatest impact is the one related to
neutral language, which can be perceived as
welcoming and accepting.
, Observable physical injuries are documented and
often photographed. Helping to collect evidence is a
key nursing intervention. It is important to? - ANS-
Follow hospital and police policies regarding any
evidence obtained during the examination.
Support systems for the victims of SV/IPV/Rape: -
ANS-- Crisis intervention centers
- Rape centers
- Special telephone services
- Group therapy
Many of the victims of violence later experience
flashbacks and other symptoms of? - ANS-
Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
Medications that can interact with medications used
to treat ED. Significant, even fatal, side effects can
occur. - ANS-- Nitrates
- Anticoagulants
- Alpha blockers
Sexually Transmitted
Diseases LATEST EXAM 2024
GRADED A+
,Refers to which gender or genders an individual finds
physically and/or emotional attractive and sexually
desirable. - ANS-Sexual orientation
Individuals who are attracted to the opposite sex. -
ANS-Heterosexual
Individuals who are attracted to persons of the same
sex. - ANS-Homosexual
Men who are sexually attracted to other men, or,
women who are sexually attracted to other women. -
ANS-Gays
A nurse works with many women who self-identify as
lesbian or bisexual. What action by the nurse would
best address this population's needs?
A. Aggressive screening for sexually transmitted
infections
B. Assisting with procedures related to conception
C. Providing information on increased cancer risks
,D. Using questions that do not assume sexual
orientation - ANS-ANS: D
Lesbians and bisexuals are more likely to report poor
physical or mental health compared with heterosexual
women. Although the origins of this are not totally
clear, one factor may relate to the
homosexual/bisexual womans hesitancy in seeking
health care. Nurses can greatly assist with this by
being nonjudgmental and by using language and
questions that do not assume sexual orientation.
Sexually transmitted infections do occur in this
population, although woman-to-woman transmission
is lower than man-to-woman transmission. Some
lesbian women do seek to become pregnant and bear
children; they should be apprised of all available
options. Lesbian women have increased risks for
breast, endometrial, and ovarian cancer. Although all
options are feasible, the option that has the potential
to have the greatest impact is the one related to
neutral language, which can be perceived as
welcoming and accepting.
, Observable physical injuries are documented and
often photographed. Helping to collect evidence is a
key nursing intervention. It is important to? - ANS-
Follow hospital and police policies regarding any
evidence obtained during the examination.
Support systems for the victims of SV/IPV/Rape: -
ANS-- Crisis intervention centers
- Rape centers
- Special telephone services
- Group therapy
Many of the victims of violence later experience
flashbacks and other symptoms of? - ANS-
Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
Medications that can interact with medications used
to treat ED. Significant, even fatal, side effects can
occur. - ANS-- Nitrates
- Anticoagulants
- Alpha blockers
