Question 1

The nurse makes it clear to older adults in a long-term care facility that condoms are available from the medicine cart on request to

Accepted Answer

A)  guarantee safe sex practices. 
B)  reduce the incidence of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). 
C)  show acceptance of sexual expression. 
D)  prevent soiling bed linens or furniture. 
A)  guarantee safe sex practices. 
B)  reduce the incidence of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). 
C)  show acceptance of sexual expression. 
D)  prevent soiling bed linens or furniture.

Question 2

What are factors that can impede marriage between older adults? (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A)  Disapproval of children 
B)  Financial loss in case of remarriage 
C)  Concerns about chronic illness with either partner 
D)  The lack of opportunity for sexual expression outside of marriage 
E)  Religious and personal values that inhibit cohabitation 
A)  Disapproval of children 
B)  Financial loss in case of remarriage 
C)  Concerns about chronic illness with either partner 
D)  The lack of opportunity for sexual expression outside of marriage 
E)  Religious and personal values that inhibit cohabitation

Question 3

The nurse teaches that some persons have found relief from postmenopausal discomfort by using phytoestrogens. In what food can phytoestrogens be found?

Accepted Answer

A)  Mangos 
B)  Soybeans 
C)  Broccoli 
D)  Lima beans 
A)  Mangos 
B)  Soybeans 
C)  Broccoli 
D)  Lima beans

Question 4

What questions would be appropriate for the nurse to ask in order to assess sexual function? (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A)  "How many alcoholic beverages do you drink a day?" 
B)  "What over-the-counter and prescription medications do you take?" 
C)  "How often do you engage in sexual activity?" 
D)  "Have you had any recent health problems?" 
E)  "When do you see your significant other?" 
A)  "How many alcoholic beverages do you drink a day?" 
B)  "What over-the-counter and prescription medications do you take?" 
C)  "How often do you engage in sexual activity?" 
D)  "Have you had any recent health problems?" 
E)  "When do you see your significant other?"

Question 5

What statement by a 65-year-old man who had a myocardial infarction 6 months ago would indicate a need for further teaching?

Accepted Answer

A)  "I'm enjoying the same sexual activities now as I did before my heart attack." 
B)  "I'm still pretty cautious, but our sex lives are very satisfactory." 
C)  "I've been told that I'm at risk for another heart attack if we have sex." 
D)  "My heart medications have made me impotent, but we've found other methods of sexual expression." 
A)  "I'm enjoying the same sexual activities now as I did before my heart attack." 
B)  "I'm still pretty cautious, but our sex lives are very satisfactory." 
C)  "I've been told that I'm at risk for another heart attack if we have sex." 
D)  "My heart medications have made me impotent, but we've found other methods of sexual expression."

The nurse makes it clear to older adults in a long-term care facility that condoms are available from the medicine cart on request to

What are factors that can impede marriage between older adults? (Select all that apply.)

The nurse teaches that some persons have found relief from postmenopausal discomfort by using phytoestrogens. In what food can phytoestrogens be found?

What questions would be appropriate for the nurse to ask in order to assess sexual function? (Select all that apply.)

What statement by a 65-year-old man who had a myocardial infarction 6 months ago would indicate a need for further teaching?

Trends and Issues

Theories of Aging

Physiologic Changes

Health Promotion, Health Maintenance, and Home Health Considerations

Communicating with Older Adults

Maintaining Fluid Balance and Meeting Nutritional Needs

Medications and Older Adults

Health Assessment for Older Adults

Meeting Safety Needs of Older Adults

Cognition and Perception

Self Perception and Self-Concept

Roles and Relationships

Coping and Stress

Values and Beliefs

End-of-Life Care

Care of Aging Skin and Mucous Membranes

Elimination

Activity and Exercise

Sleep and Rest

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Exam 16: Sexuality and Aging

The nurse makes it clear to older adults in a long-term care facility that condoms are available from the medicine cart on request to

What are factors that can impede marriage between older adults? (Select all that apply.)

The nurse teaches that some persons have found relief from postmenopausal discomfort by using phytoestrogens. In what food can phytoestrogens be found?

What questions would be appropriate for the nurse to ask in order to assess sexual function? (Select all that apply.)

What statement by a 65-year-old man who had a myocardial infarction 6 months ago would indicate a need for further teaching?

Trends and Issues

Theories of Aging

Physiologic Changes

Health Promotion, Health Maintenance, and Home Health Considerations

Communicating with Older Adults

Maintaining Fluid Balance and Meeting Nutritional Needs

Medications and Older Adults

Health Assessment for Older Adults

Meeting Safety Needs of Older Adults

Cognition and Perception

Self Perception and Self-Concept

Roles and Relationships

Coping and Stress

Values and Beliefs

End-of-Life Care

Care of Aging Skin and Mucous Membranes

Elimination

Activity and Exercise

Sleep and Rest

Filters