Question 1

Society views sexual activity in older adults as follows:

Accepted Answer

A)  normal well into the 90s. 
B)  healthy activity for couples. 
C)  inappropriate. 
D)  easy to achieve. 
A)  normal well into the 90s. 
B)  healthy activity for couples. 
C)  inappropriate. 
D)  easy to achieve. C

Question 2

"Widow's or widower's syndrome" can be reduced or eliminated by:

Accepted Answer

A)  avoiding thoughts about sexual activity. 
B)  finding an understanding partner. 
C)  finding a younger partner. 
D)  medication to treat the condition. 
A)  avoiding thoughts about sexual activity. 
B)  finding an understanding partner. 
C)  finding a younger partner. 
D)  medication to treat the condition. B

Question 3

Unfortunately, nothing can be done to treat impotence among older men because the causes are mostly physiological.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

The following is true about the sexuality of older men:

Accepted Answer

A)  erectile dysfunction is rarely treatable. 
B)  approximately 60-80 percent who use Viagra seem to benefit from it. 
C)  the male climacteric begins about 10 years earlier than menopause in women. 
D)  sexual enjoyment and desire normally decline dramatically. 
A)  erectile dysfunction is rarely treatable. 
B)  approximately 60-80 percent who use Viagra seem to benefit from it. 
C)  the male climacteric begins about 10 years earlier than menopause in women. 
D)  sexual enjoyment and desire normally decline dramatically.

Question 5

Older lesbians today:

Accepted Answer

A)  are more open about their sexuality than gay men. 
B)  have generally practiced serial monogamy. 
C)  are more depressed and isolated than heterosexual women. 
D)  are more concerned about loss of attractiveness with aging. 
A)  are more open about their sexuality than gay men. 
B)  have generally practiced serial monogamy. 
C)  are more depressed and isolated than heterosexual women. 
D)  are more concerned about loss of attractiveness with aging.

Question 6

Discuss the myths and realities regarding sexual activity in later life.

Accepted Answer

Stereotypes frequently portray older adu

Question 7

Regarding the prostate in older men,:

Accepted Answer

A)  only a very small percentage of men (5 percent or less) have prostate problems. 
B)  prostate cancer occurs as often in men age 30-50 as in men aged 65-80. 
C)  prostate enlargement is most often caused by cancer. 
D)  prostate cancer has few symptoms in its early stages. 
A)  only a very small percentage of men (5 percent or less) have prostate problems. 
B)  prostate cancer occurs as often in men age 30-50 as in men aged 65-80. 
C)  prostate enlargement is most often caused by cancer. 
D)  prostate cancer has few symptoms in its early stages.

Question 8

Hot flashes during menopause can be relieved by:

Accepted Answer

A)  wearing breathable clothing, not synthetics. 
B)  eating spicy food. 
C)  drinking caffeine and alcohol. 
D)  sleeping in a warm room. 
A)  wearing breathable clothing, not synthetics. 
B)  eating spicy food. 
C)  drinking caffeine and alcohol. 
D)  sleeping in a warm room.

Question 9

Sexual behavior is likely to be influenced by:

Accepted Answer

A)  physiological changes. 
B)  the individual's personal sexual history and self-concept. 
C)  functional ability. 
D)  all of the above. 
A)  physiological changes. 
B)  the individual's personal sexual history and self-concept. 
C)  functional ability. 
D)  all of the above.

Question 10

Studies regarding menopause indicate that:

Accepted Answer

A)  the postmenopausal period is characterized by widely fluctuating emotions. 
B)  most women undergoing menopause do not experience major psychological problems. 
C)  menopausal symptoms appear when the menstrual cycle ends. 
D)  only women who undergo a hysterectomy experience menopausal symptoms. 
A)  the postmenopausal period is characterized by widely fluctuating emotions. 
B)  most women undergoing menopause do not experience major psychological problems. 
C)  menopausal symptoms appear when the menstrual cycle ends. 
D)  only women who undergo a hysterectomy experience menopausal symptoms.

Question 11

The following is not true regarding physiological changes in older men's sexuality with age?

Accepted Answer

A)  Erections may require more direct stimulation. 
B)  Erections are slower and less full. 
C)  Erections take longer to disappear after orgasm. 
D)  Erections have a longer refractory period. 
A)  Erections may require more direct stimulation. 
B)  Erections are slower and less full. 
C)  Erections take longer to disappear after orgasm. 
D)  Erections have a longer refractory period.

Question 12

Due to risks of long term HRT use, the lowest effective dose should be used to treat symptoms of menopause.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Nursing home staff members are generally sensitive about providing opportunities for older residents to experience intimacy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

A women's ability to have an orgasm is strongly affected by:

Accepted Answer

A)  a hysterectomy. 
B)  a mastectomy. 
C)  psychological factors. 
D)  changes in the vaginal structures. 
A)  a hysterectomy. 
B)  a mastectomy. 
C)  psychological factors. 
D)  changes in the vaginal structures.

Question 15

A man who has not had sexual intercourse for a long time following the loss or illness of a partner may experience ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A man who has not had sexual...

Question 16

Viropause is also known as ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Viropause is also known as ________....

Question 17

Erectile dysfunction, or ________, is the chief cause of older men's withdrawing from sexual activity.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Erectile dysfunction, or ________, is the chief...

Question 18

Irreversible impotence nearly always results from prostate surgery.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

How do chronic illnesses impact upon sexual activity?

Accepted Answer

Chronic illnesses can affect sexual acti

Question 20

Age-related changes in vaginal elasticity and lubrication have a significant negative effect on older women's sexual activity and pleasure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Society views sexual activity in older adults as follows:

"Widow's or widower's syndrome" can be reduced or eliminated by:

Unfortunately, nothing can be done to treat impotence among older men because the causes are mostly physiological.

The following is true about the sexuality of older men:

Older lesbians today:

Discuss the myths and realities regarding sexual activity in later life.

Regarding the prostate in older men,:

Hot flashes during menopause can be relieved by:

Sexual behavior is likely to be influenced by:

Studies regarding menopause indicate that:

The following is not true regarding physiological changes in older men's sexuality with age?

Due to risks of long term HRT use, the lowest effective dose should be used to treat symptoms of menopause.

Nursing home staff members are generally sensitive about providing opportunities for older residents to experience intimacy.

A women's ability to have an orgasm is strongly affected by:

A man who has not had sexual intercourse for a long time following the loss or illness of a partner may experience ________.

Viropause is also known as ________.

Erectile dysfunction, or ________, is the chief cause of older men's withdrawing from sexual activity.

Irreversible impotence nearly always results from prostate surgery.

How do chronic illnesses impact upon sexual activity?

Age-related changes in vaginal elasticity and lubrication have a significant negative effect on older women's sexual activity and pleasure.

The Growth of Social Gerontology

Aging in Other Countries and Across Cultures in the United States

The Social Consequences of Physical Aging

Managing Chronic Diseases and Promoting Well Being in Old Age

Cognitive Changes With Aging

Personality and Mental Health in Old Age

Social Theories of Aging

The Importance of Social Supports-Family, Friends, and Neighbors

Opportunities and Challenges of Informal Caregiving

Living Arrangements and Social Interactions

Productive Aging: Paid and Nonpaid Roles and Activities

Death, Dying, Bereavement, and Widowhood

The Resilience of Elders of Color

The Resiilience of Older Women

Social Policies to Address Social Problems

Health and Long Term Care Policy and Programs

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Exam 7: Love Intimacy and Sexuality in Old Age

Society views sexual activity in older adults as follows:

"Widow's or widower's syndrome" can be reduced or eliminated by:

Unfortunately, nothing can be done to treat impotence among older men because the causes are mostly physiological.

The following is true about the sexuality of older men:

Older lesbians today:

Discuss the myths and realities regarding sexual activity in later life.

Regarding the prostate in older men,:

Hot flashes during menopause can be relieved by:

Sexual behavior is likely to be influenced by:

Studies regarding menopause indicate that:

The following is not true regarding physiological changes in older men's sexuality with age?

Due to risks of long term HRT use, the lowest effective dose should be used to treat symptoms of menopause.

Nursing home staff members are generally sensitive about providing opportunities for older residents to experience intimacy.

A women's ability to have an orgasm is strongly affected by:

A man who has not had sexual intercourse for a long time following the loss or illness of a partner may experience ________.

Viropause is also known as ________.

Erectile dysfunction, or ________, is the chief cause of older men's withdrawing from sexual activity.

Irreversible impotence nearly always results from prostate surgery.

How do chronic illnesses impact upon sexual activity?

Age-related changes in vaginal elasticity and lubrication have a significant negative effect on older women's sexual activity and pleasure.

The Growth of Social Gerontology

Aging in Other Countries and Across Cultures in the United States

The Social Consequences of Physical Aging

Managing Chronic Diseases and Promoting Well Being in Old Age

Cognitive Changes With Aging

Personality and Mental Health in Old Age

Social Theories of Aging

The Importance of Social Supports-Family, Friends, and Neighbors

Opportunities and Challenges of Informal Caregiving

Living Arrangements and Social Interactions

Productive Aging: Paid and Nonpaid Roles and Activities

Death, Dying, Bereavement, and Widowhood

The Resilience of Elders of Color

The Resiilience of Older Women

Social Policies to Address Social Problems

Health and Long Term Care Policy and Programs

Filters