Chapter 16: Sexuality and Aging

Basic Geriatric Nursing 5th Edition by Gloria Hoffman Wold

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Chapter 16: Sexuality and Aging

 

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

 

Sample Questions Are Posted Below

 

MULTIPLE CHOICE

 

  1. What is true of sexuality?
a. It becomes absent with age.
b. It remains part of life until death.
c. As expressed through intercourse is not possible after the age of 65 years.
d. It must be expressed in sexual intercourse.

 

 

ANS:  B

Sexuality is an integral part of the makeup of each person. Although sexual expression may change, the need for sexual affection does not diminish. Intercourse is only one method of sexual expression.

 

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Knowledge            REF:   p. 261             OBJ:   1

TOP:   Sexuality        KEY:  Nursing Process Step: Assessment

MSC:  NCLEX: Physiological Integrity: Physiological Adaptation

 

  1. A 72-year-old patient is on hormone therapy (HT). What should the nurse suggest for the patient?
a. Semiweekly douche to wash out cervical debris
b. Liver function assessment annually
c. Mammogram biannually
d. Pap smear annually

 

 

ANS:  D

Persons on hormone therapy should have an annual Pap smear and mammogram.

 

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Application           REF:   p. 262             OBJ:   1

TOP:   Hormone Replacement Therapy       KEY:  Nursing Process Step: Implementation

MSC:  NCLEX: Health Promotion and Maintenance: Prevention and Early Detection of Disease

 

  1. The nurse is counseling a 70-year-old patient regarding vaginal dryness. Which statement by the patient would indicate a need for further teaching?
a. “Vaseline was good enough for my mother. It’s good enough for me.”
b. “I use a water-soluble lubricant to aid intercourse.”
c. “I’m trying an estrogen cream to see if it works.”
d. “I’ll let you know how wild yams work for vaginal dryness.”

 

 

ANS:  A

Vaseline and petroleum products should be avoided because they do nothing for long-term dryness.

 

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Application           REF:   p. 262             OBJ:   4

TOP:   Vaginal Dryness                              KEY:  Nursing Process Step: Evaluation

MSC:  NCLEX: Physiological Integrity: Pharmacological Therapies

 

  1. What medical condition is known to contribute to erectile dysfunction?
a. Diabetes
b. Irritable bowel syndrome
c. Chronic pancreatitis
d. Osteoarthritis

 

 

ANS:  A

Diabetic men are at risk for erectile dysfunction even at young ages.

 

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Comprehension     REF:   p. 262             OBJ:   4

TOP:   Erectile Dysfunction                        KEY:  Nursing Process Step: Assessment

MSC:   NCLEX: Physiological Integrity: Physiological Adaptation

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