NURS 2910 Week 13 Exam Study
Guide With Verified Solution
Importance of Gender Affirming Care. - ANSWER Caring for the whole person
Unique healthcare needs
Mental health
Patients can't be our only teachers
Misgendering: - ANSWER Referring to someone, especially a trans person, using a
word, which does not correctly reflect the gender with which they identify.
Gender expression - ANSWER How gender is externally expressed, not limited to dress,
mannerisms, or behavior
Gender Identity - ANSWER One's own internal sense/interpretation of their gender. May
not conform to gender expression or assigned sex
Sex - ANSWER Assignment & classification of people based on a combination of their
physical anatomy, chromosomes, and/or hormones at birth
Deadnaming - ANSWER Referring to someone by their birth name rather than their
chosen name
AFAB/AMAB - ANSWER Assigned Female at Birth/Assigned male at Birth
Mood & Affect: - ANSWER Mood refers to the client's pervasive and enduring emotional
state. Affect is the outward expression of the client's emotional state
Sexuality: - ANSWER A critical component of human identity and well-being, sexuality
encompasses biological sex, sexual activity (including pleasure, intimacy, and
reproduction), gender identities and roles, and sexual orientation (World Health
Organization [WHO], 2006, 2018a).
It involves how a person both exhibits and experiences maleness or femaleness
physically, emotionally, and mentally. It includes learned behaviors in how people react
to their own sexuality and by how they behave in relationships with others.
Cultural, biological, sociopolitical, legal, economic, religious and spiritual, and historical
factors influence sexuality (WHO, 2006, 2018a).
Sexuality can be an integral part of a person's identity and is present in a person's
demeanor through actions, communications, and physical appearance
, Perimenopause - ANSWER 2 to 8 years prior to menopause: Estrogen levels begin to
decrease
-- Several therapies can be considered to help
symptoms of perimenopause - ANSWER Vasomotor symptoms (most common)= Hot
flashes, Night sweats, Irregular menstrual cycles & Menses, Sleep disruptions, Fatigue,
Forgetfulness, Headaches,Irritability, Mood disturbances, Weight gain, Bloating,
Decreased vaginal lubrication, vaginal atrophy, Depression
Menopause - ANSWER Universal and irreversible part of the overall aging process, ends
childbearing ability
1 year without a menstrual period
Average age of onset 50-51 years old
Physical Characteristics: Atrophy of breasts, uterus, fallopian tubes, & ovaries.
Symptoms of menopause - ANSWER Vasomotor symptoms trigger sensations of heat,
cold, sweats, headaches, insomnia, irritability.
Nursing Care: - ANSWER Effect on emotional wellbeing
Breasts: - ANSWER Two mammary glands
Purpose: Secrete milk following pregnancy & for sexual stimulation
Composed of glands (alveolar) and ducts (lactiferous)
subjective assessment of the breast - ANSWER History of Present Health Concern
Personal Health History
Family History
Lifestyle & Health Practices
Inspect objective assessment of the breast - ANSWER Inspect
→ Size and symmetry, color and texture
→ Superficial venous pattern
→ Areolas, nipples, axillae
→ Breasts for retraction or dimpling
Palpate objecive assessment of the breast - ANSWER Palpate
→ Texture and elasticity
Guide With Verified Solution
Importance of Gender Affirming Care. - ANSWER Caring for the whole person
Unique healthcare needs
Mental health
Patients can't be our only teachers
Misgendering: - ANSWER Referring to someone, especially a trans person, using a
word, which does not correctly reflect the gender with which they identify.
Gender expression - ANSWER How gender is externally expressed, not limited to dress,
mannerisms, or behavior
Gender Identity - ANSWER One's own internal sense/interpretation of their gender. May
not conform to gender expression or assigned sex
Sex - ANSWER Assignment & classification of people based on a combination of their
physical anatomy, chromosomes, and/or hormones at birth
Deadnaming - ANSWER Referring to someone by their birth name rather than their
chosen name
AFAB/AMAB - ANSWER Assigned Female at Birth/Assigned male at Birth
Mood & Affect: - ANSWER Mood refers to the client's pervasive and enduring emotional
state. Affect is the outward expression of the client's emotional state
Sexuality: - ANSWER A critical component of human identity and well-being, sexuality
encompasses biological sex, sexual activity (including pleasure, intimacy, and
reproduction), gender identities and roles, and sexual orientation (World Health
Organization [WHO], 2006, 2018a).
It involves how a person both exhibits and experiences maleness or femaleness
physically, emotionally, and mentally. It includes learned behaviors in how people react
to their own sexuality and by how they behave in relationships with others.
Cultural, biological, sociopolitical, legal, economic, religious and spiritual, and historical
factors influence sexuality (WHO, 2006, 2018a).
Sexuality can be an integral part of a person's identity and is present in a person's
demeanor through actions, communications, and physical appearance
, Perimenopause - ANSWER 2 to 8 years prior to menopause: Estrogen levels begin to
decrease
-- Several therapies can be considered to help
symptoms of perimenopause - ANSWER Vasomotor symptoms (most common)= Hot
flashes, Night sweats, Irregular menstrual cycles & Menses, Sleep disruptions, Fatigue,
Forgetfulness, Headaches,Irritability, Mood disturbances, Weight gain, Bloating,
Decreased vaginal lubrication, vaginal atrophy, Depression
Menopause - ANSWER Universal and irreversible part of the overall aging process, ends
childbearing ability
1 year without a menstrual period
Average age of onset 50-51 years old
Physical Characteristics: Atrophy of breasts, uterus, fallopian tubes, & ovaries.
Symptoms of menopause - ANSWER Vasomotor symptoms trigger sensations of heat,
cold, sweats, headaches, insomnia, irritability.
Nursing Care: - ANSWER Effect on emotional wellbeing
Breasts: - ANSWER Two mammary glands
Purpose: Secrete milk following pregnancy & for sexual stimulation
Composed of glands (alveolar) and ducts (lactiferous)
subjective assessment of the breast - ANSWER History of Present Health Concern
Personal Health History
Family History
Lifestyle & Health Practices
Inspect objective assessment of the breast - ANSWER Inspect
→ Size and symmetry, color and texture
→ Superficial venous pattern
→ Areolas, nipples, axillae
→ Breasts for retraction or dimpling
Palpate objecive assessment of the breast - ANSWER Palpate
→ Texture and elasticity
