POST MENOPAUSAL SEXUALITY ISSUES IN
THE MATURING AND OLDER ADULT
UPDATED ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS
●● What are common age-related changes in sexuality for older women?
Answer: Decreased vaginal lubrication causing painful intercourse and
reduced vaginal acidity, resulting in risk for vaginal infection and
psychological concerns.
●● What is a common psychological factor affecting sexual problems in
older adults?
Answer: Psychological factors are more common than physical ones in
older patients.
●● What is one way older adults may express intimacy?
Answer: Increased nonintercourse intimacy behaviors, including various
forms of touch.
●● How does the time required for sexual arousal change with age?
Answer: Increased sexual arousal time, requiring more time for
stimulation.
, ●● Why is sexuality important in the care of older patients?
Answer: Sexuality is one of the basic physiological needs identified in
Maslow's hierarchy of needs.
●● What should nurses be aware of regarding their attitudes towards
older patients' sexuality?
Answer: Nurses should be respectful and ensure personal beliefs do not
interfere with the older patient's sexual identity.
●● What are some barriers to sexual expression in older adults?
Answer: Chronic diseases, cultural or religious beliefs, fear of failure,
fear of consequences, lack of a suitable partner, illness, or side effects of
medications.
●● What cognitive abilities may be affected by age-related changes?
Answer: Intelligence, judgment, learning, memory, orientation, and
problem-solving.
●● What is easier for older adults: long-term memory retrieval or short-
term memory retrieval?
Answer: Long-term memory retrieval is easier than short-term memory
retrieval.
●● What can help strengthen short-term memory skills in older adults?
THE MATURING AND OLDER ADULT
UPDATED ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS
●● What are common age-related changes in sexuality for older women?
Answer: Decreased vaginal lubrication causing painful intercourse and
reduced vaginal acidity, resulting in risk for vaginal infection and
psychological concerns.
●● What is a common psychological factor affecting sexual problems in
older adults?
Answer: Psychological factors are more common than physical ones in
older patients.
●● What is one way older adults may express intimacy?
Answer: Increased nonintercourse intimacy behaviors, including various
forms of touch.
●● How does the time required for sexual arousal change with age?
Answer: Increased sexual arousal time, requiring more time for
stimulation.
, ●● Why is sexuality important in the care of older patients?
Answer: Sexuality is one of the basic physiological needs identified in
Maslow's hierarchy of needs.
●● What should nurses be aware of regarding their attitudes towards
older patients' sexuality?
Answer: Nurses should be respectful and ensure personal beliefs do not
interfere with the older patient's sexual identity.
●● What are some barriers to sexual expression in older adults?
Answer: Chronic diseases, cultural or religious beliefs, fear of failure,
fear of consequences, lack of a suitable partner, illness, or side effects of
medications.
●● What cognitive abilities may be affected by age-related changes?
Answer: Intelligence, judgment, learning, memory, orientation, and
problem-solving.
●● What is easier for older adults: long-term memory retrieval or short-
term memory retrieval?
Answer: Long-term memory retrieval is easier than short-term memory
retrieval.
●● What can help strengthen short-term memory skills in older adults?
