Question 1

A recently widowed patient reports new onset of sexual dysfunction.There are no new medications or illnesses.What action by the nurse is best?

Accepted Answer

A) Assess the patient's alcohol intake. 
B) Refer the patient for counseling. 
C) Ask if there are new partners. 
D) Have the patient speak to the doctor. 
A) Assess the patient's alcohol intake. 
B) Refer the patient for counseling. 
C) Ask if there are new partners. 
D) Have the patient speak to the doctor.

Question 2

An older adult patient recovering from a radical prostatectomy is discussing his postsurgical care plan with the nurse when he expresses concern about long-term impotence.The nurse initially responds:

Accepted Answer

A) "I'd suggest a consult with a sexuality counselor for you and your partner." 
B) "When you've healed sufficiently,we can discuss prosthetic devices that help." 
C) "There are medications called phosphodiesterase inhibitors that minimize that problem." 
D) "While postsurgical erectile dysfunction is likely,it is generally temporary." 
A) "I'd suggest a consult with a sexuality counselor for you and your partner." 
B) "When you've healed sufficiently,we can discuss prosthetic devices that help." 
C) "There are medications called phosphodiesterase inhibitors that minimize that problem." 
D) "While postsurgical erectile dysfunction is likely,it is generally temporary."

Question 3

A patient has many sexual partners but does not use condoms.What action by the nurse is best?

Accepted Answer

A) Ask the patient what he or she knows about HIV. 
B) Assess the patient for barriers to using condoms. 
C) Give the patient statistics on HIV in older adults. 
D) Tell the patient safer sex practices should be used. 
A) Ask the patient what he or she knows about HIV. 
B) Assess the patient for barriers to using condoms. 
C) Give the patient statistics on HIV in older adults. 
D) Tell the patient safer sex practices should be used.

Question 4

The gerontologic nurse wants to begin assessing concerns related to sexuality among the population of patients seen in the clinic.What action by the nurse is best?

Accepted Answer

A) Give the patients questionnaires to fill out. 
B) Get permission to discuss sexuality with them. 
C) Tell the patients you are now assessing sexuality. 
D) Ask the patients if they have concerns about sex. 
A) Give the patients questionnaires to fill out. 
B) Get permission to discuss sexuality with them. 
C) Tell the patients you are now assessing sexuality. 
D) Ask the patients if they have concerns about sex.

Question 5

A type 2 insulin-dependent diabetic 70-year-old recently lost his wife and is experiencing impotence.Besides educating the patient on the normal effects of aging on sexual function,the nurse should initially include information regarding:

Accepted Answer

A) the effect that stress has on sexual performance. 
B) the effect of diabetes mellitus on the vascular system. 
C) the link between depression and sexual dysfunction. 
D) sexual dysfunction related to long-term use of insulin. 
A) the effect that stress has on sexual performance. 
B) the effect of diabetes mellitus on the vascular system. 
C) the link between depression and sexual dysfunction. 
D) sexual dysfunction related to long-term use of insulin.

A recently widowed patient reports new onset of sexual dysfunction.There are no new medications or illnesses.What action by the nurse is best?

An older adult patient recovering from a radical prostatectomy is discussing his postsurgical care plan with the nurse when he expresses concern about long-term impotence.The nurse initially responds:

A patient has many sexual partners but does not use condoms.What action by the nurse is best?

The gerontologic nurse wants to begin assessing concerns related to sexuality among the population of patients seen in the clinic.What action by the nurse is best?

A type 2 insulin-dependent diabetic 70-year-old recently lost his wife and is experiencing impotence.Besides educating the patient on the normal effects of aging on sexual function,the nurse should initially include information regarding:

Overview of Gerontologic Nursing

Theories of Aging

Legal and Ethical Issues

Gerontologic Assessment

Cultural Influences

Family Influences

Socioeconomic and Environmental Influences

Health Promotion and Illnessdisability Prevention

Health Care Delivery Settings and Older Adults

Nutrition

Sleep and Activity

Safety

Pain

Infection

Chronic Illness and Rehabilitation

Cancer

Loss and End-Of-Life Issues

Laboratory and Diagnostic Tests

Pharmacologic Management

Cardiovascular Function

Respiratory Function

Endocrine Function

Gastrointestinal Function

Musculoskeletal Function

Urinary Function

Cognitive and Neurologic Function

Integumentary Function

Sensory Function

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Exam 13: Sexuality and Aging

A recently widowed patient reports new onset of sexual dysfunction.There are no new medications or illnesses.What action by the nurse is best?

An older adult patient recovering from a radical prostatectomy is discussing his postsurgical care plan with the nurse when he expresses concern about long-term impotence.The nurse initially responds:

A patient has many sexual partners but does not use condoms.What action by the nurse is best?

The gerontologic nurse wants to begin assessing concerns related to sexuality among the population of patients seen in the clinic.What action by the nurse is best?

A type 2 insulin-dependent diabetic 70-year-old recently lost his wife and is experiencing impotence.Besides educating the patient on the normal effects of aging on sexual function,the nurse should initially include information regarding:

Overview of Gerontologic Nursing

Theories of Aging

Legal and Ethical Issues

Gerontologic Assessment

Cultural Influences

Family Influences

Socioeconomic and Environmental Influences

Health Promotion and Illnessdisability Prevention

Health Care Delivery Settings and Older Adults

Nutrition

Sleep and Activity

Safety

Pain

Infection

Chronic Illness and Rehabilitation

Cancer

Loss and End-Of-Life Issues

Laboratory and Diagnostic Tests

Pharmacologic Management

Cardiovascular Function

Respiratory Function

Endocrine Function

Gastrointestinal Function

Musculoskeletal Function

Urinary Function

Cognitive and Neurologic Function

Integumentary Function

Sensory Function

Filters