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The 15-year-old female tells the nurse that she makes her boyfriend stop
intercourse before she has an orgasm so she will not get pregnant. What
teaching is necessary for this client?
1. Even though she doesnt get pregnant, she might still get a sexually
transmitted infection.
2. Intercourse until orgasm may actually reduce conception because the
vaginal contractions help to expel sperm.
3. Conceiving is not related to whether or not the female partner
experiences an orgasm.
4. As long as her boyfriend does not ejaculate in her vagina, conception is
unlikely. ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------3. Conceiving is not related
to whether or not the female partner experiences an orgasm.
The high school student tells the school nurse that during biology the class
learned that alcohol is associated with erectile dysfunction. The student
wonders why so many girls get pregnant during evenings when alcohol is
consumed. The nurse should plan a response based upon which concept?
1. Alcohol is a central nervous system depressant that affects judgment.
2. Erectile dysfunction only occurs after years of alcohol abuse.
3. Alcohol is a sexual stimulant.
,4. Erectile dysfunction occurs only in men older than 50. ------CORRECT
ANSWER---------------1. Alcohol is a central nervous system depressant that
affects judgment.
The female client has experienced recurrent candidiasis with intense
vaginal itching and excoriation. After treatment the client is reexamined,
and the nurse practitioner finds presence of a white, cheesy discharge.
What recommendation is necessary?
1. Referral to a surgeon for excision of infected tissue
2. Examination and treatment of sexual partner
3. Treatment with a stronger oral antibiotic
4. Routine douches with a topical antibiotic solution ------CORRECT
ANSWER---------------2. Examination and treatment of sexual partner
The nurse enters the room and finds the adult client masturbating. What
action should the nurse take?
1. Tell the client that masturbation is harmful to sexual well-being.
2. Say excuse me and leave the room.
3. Request that the client stop so that care can be provided.
4. Ask the client if there are any sexual concerns that should be discussed.
------CORRECT ANSWER---------------2. Say excuse me and leave the
room.
A nurse colleague learns that a grandchilds day-care center is planning a
class on sexuality for 3- and 4-year-olds. Discussion of this plan should
include what concept?
,1. At this age, education regarding sexuality should come from parents.
2. Children are sexual beings from before birth.
3. Understanding the body and sexuality are a part of growth and
development.
4. Sexual activity is beginning at earlier and earlier ages. ------CORRECT
ANSWER---------------1. At this age, education regarding sexuality should
come from parents.
In discussion with teenagers, the nurse chooses to use the term sexually
transmitted infection rather than sexually transmitted disease. What is the
rationale for this choice?
1. Infection is a much more precise term for the transmission that occurs.
2. The word disease may elicit guilt, shame, and fear in the client.
3. Sexually transmitted disease does not receive as much third-party
reimbursement as does sexually transmitted infection.
4. These terms can be used interchangeably and there is no good rationale
for using one over the other. ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------2. The
word disease may elicit guilt, shame, and fear in the client.
The nurse uses the PLISSIT format in helping clients who have sexual
dysfunction. Which action by the nurse best reflects the P section of this
format?
1. Ask the physician for permission to discuss sexual topics with the client.
2. Obtain signed informed consent from both the client and the spouse or
partner prior to providing them with sexual information.
, 3. Acknowledge the clients spoken and unspoken sexual concerns when
providing care.
4. Document precertification for benefits from the clients insurance
company regarding sexual teaching. ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------
3. Acknowledge the clients spoken and unspoken sexual concerns when
providing care.
The nurse uses the PLISSIT format in helping clients who have sexual
dysfunction. Which action by the nurse best reflects the LI section of this
format?
1. In order to avoid causing anxiety, limit the amount of information given to
clients regarding adverse sexual side effects of treatments or medications.
2. Give the client accurate but concise information in regard to any sexual
questions that might be asked.
3. State information using slang terms to refer to sexual body parts
because the client is not likely to know the proper terms.
4. Review current research literature associated with the sexual concerns
of the client and partner. ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------2. Give the
client accurate but concise information in regard to any sexual questions
that might be asked.
The nurse uses the PLISSIT format in helping clients who have sexual
dysfunction. Which action by the nurse best reflects the SS section of this
format?
1. Use the nurses knowledge about how disease affects sexuality to offer
specific suggestions for the client.
2. Focus interventions on explaining the somatic sexual difficulties and their
treatment.
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