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Chapter 44, Sexuality

Fundamentals of Nursing 8th Edition By Taylor

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Chapter 44, Sexuality

 

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

 

Sample Questions Are Posted Below

 

1. A woman tells a nurse, “My husband wants to have sex when I have my period. Is that safe?” What is an appropriate answer?
  A) “No, the flow of blood could be slowed down.”
  B) “No, it will tend to make your cramps worse.”
  C) “Yes, but be sure to douche after sex.”
  D) “Yes, there is no reason not to have sex then.”
  Ans: D
  Feedback:
  There is no scientific rationale to support abstinence from sexual activity during menses. Sexual activity during menses may be more pleasurable and may reduce or relieve cramping.

 

 

2. A male client age 15 years is experiencing nocturnal emissions. What nursing intervention would be appropriate for this client?
  A) Ask the parents to consult with a specialist.
  B) Tell the client to limit physical activity in the evening.
  C) Ask the primary care provider to perform a physical examination.
  D) No intervention is necessary as this is a normal phenomenon.
  Ans: D
  Feedback:
  Many males, particularly adolescent boys, may experience a phenomenon known as a nocturnal emission, or “wet dream.” These ejaculatory episodes occur during sleep without physical stimulation. They are perfectly normal and do not represent any sort of deviation.

 

 

3. In which of the phases of the sexual response cycle may secretions from Cowper’s glands appear at the glans of the penis?
  A) Excitement
  B) Plateau
  C) Orgasm
  D) Resolution
  Ans: B
  Feedback:
  In the male, secretions from Cowper’s glands may appear at the glans of the penis during the plateau phase.

 

 

4. A male client tells the nurse that he does not understand why he feels the way he does when he is sexually excited. What would the nurse teach the client?
  A) “I don’t know, but I will ask my boyfriend if he can describe his feelings to me.”
  B) “The sexual response cycle includes excitement, plateau, orgasm, and resolution.”
  C) “That is something that just happens and nobody knows why.”
  D) “Isn’t sex wonderful? I think it has different parts to the experience.”
  Ans: B
  Feedback:
  The sexual response cycle is a total body response with many physiologic changes throughout the body. The cycle has four phases: excitement, plateau, orgasm, and resolution.

 

 

5. A woman age 70 years tells the nurse that she is still sexually active. How would the nurse respond?
  A) “You are too old for that kind of behavior.”
  B) “Tell me what you enjoy the most.”
  C) “You can be sexually active as long as you want to be.”
  D) “There comes a time in life when this is no longer important.”
  Ans: C
  Feedback:
  Sexual activity does not need to be hindered by age. Couples (or individuals) may continue intimate relationships for as long as they desire.

 

 

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