Chapter 16: Sexuality and Aging Williams: Basic Geriatric Nursing, 7th Edition

MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. What is true of sexuality? a. It becomes absent with age. b. It remains part of life until death. c. As expressed through intercourse is not possible after the age of 65 years. d. It must be expressed in sexual intercourse. ANS: B 2. A 72-year-old patient is on menopausal hormone therapy (MHT). What should the nurse suggest for the patient? a. Semiweekly douche to wash out cervical debris b. Liver function assessment annually c. Mammogram biannually d. Pap smear annually ANS: D 3. The nurse is counseling a 70-year-old patient regarding vaginal dryness. Which statement by the patient would indicate a need for further teaching? a. “Vaseline was good enough for my mother. It’s good enough for me.” b. “I use a water-soluble lubricant to aid intercourse.” c. “I’m trying an estrogen cream to see if it works.” d. “I’ll let you know how wild yams work for vaginal dryness.” ANS: A 4. What medical condition is known to contribute to erectile dysfunction? a. Diabetes b. Irritable bowel syndrome c. Chronic pancreatitis d. Osteoarthritis ANS: A