NURSING 1100 UNIT 5 – SEXUALITY
EXAM 2025 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
The stage during which an individual reaches sexual maturity. - ANS Puberty
The beginning of breast development in females. - ANS Thelarche
The primary male sex hormone produced by the testes. - ANS Testosterone
The primary hormone responsible for female sex characteristics. - ANS Estrogen
Stages of physical growth of the breasts and pubic hair in girls and the genitalia and pubic hair
in boys. - ANS Tanner Stages
During early adolescence (ages 12-13), the reproductive organs. - ANS Primary Sex
Characteristics
During early adolescence (ages 12-13), bodily traits that develop over time and are influenced
by a person's sex but not directly involved in reproduction. - ANS Secondary Sex
Characteristics
At the ages 13-15, boys start to experience nocturnal emissions which are orgasms and
emission of semen during sleep. Also called wet dreams. - ANS Nocturnal Emissions
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,Menarche (first menses) usually occurs within 2 years of the start of breast and pubic hair
changes. In the United States, the average age of menarche is 12 years old. - ANS Menarche
The periodic shedding of the uterine lining in a woman of childbearing age who is not pregnant.
- ANS Menstruation
Although menstruation-related staphylococcal toxic shock syndrome (TSS) is rare today, proper
teaching is a critical component in its prevention, especially among women ages 15-25, who
represent the group at greatest risk. Nurses should advise patients to change tampons every 4-
8 hours, alternate tampons with pads, and use tampons with the lowest absorbency necessary
for their menstrual flow.
Both patients and nurses should also be familiar with the symptoms of TSS, including nausea,
vomiting, sudden high fever, chills, dizziness, diarrhea, headaches, hypotension, conjunctivitis,
sunburn-like rash, and peeling skin on the hands and feet. When staphylococcal TSS is
suspected, immediate hospitalization is necessary to prevent shock, organ damage, and/or
death. - ANS Toxic Shock Syndrome
During middle adulthood, both men and women experience decreased hormone production,
causing the climacteric (transitional period in reproductive life). - ANS Climacteric
A period of hormonal change during which the body gradually transitions toward permanent
infertility. In women, the climacteric includes perimenopause. - ANS A period of hormonal
change during which the body gradually transitions toward permanent infertility. In women,
the climacteric includes perimenopause.
The permanent cessation of menses. - ANS Menopause
A relationship that entails commitment, companionship, affective intimacy, social support,
physical closeness, and mutuality. - ANS Intimacy
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, A state of physical, emotional, mental, and social well-being in relation to sexuality, not merely
the absence of disease, dysfunction, or infirmity. Sexual health requires a positive and
respectful approach to sexuality and sexual relationships. - ANS Sexual Health
How one values oneself as a sexual being. - ANS Sexual Self-Concept
The mental image of the physical self. - ANS Body Image
One's self-image as a female or male. - ANS Gender Identity
The outward expression of an individual's sense of maleness or femaleness as well as the
expression of what is perceived as gender-appropriate behavior. - ANS Gender-Role Behavior
The sexual attraction of an individual to the same sex, the opposite sex, or both sexes. -
ANS Sexual Orientation
Individuals who are attracted to individuals of both genders. - ANS Bisexual.
A general term used to describe a variety of conditions in which reproductive or sexual
anatomy does not fit the typical definitions of male or female. - ANS Intersex
Gradations of human characteristics running from female to male; more commonly, an
individual who expresses a gender identity different from that with which he or she was born. -
ANS Transgender
Someone who was assigned the female gender at birth but now emotionally and
psychologically identifies as a man. - ANS Transgender Man
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EXAM 2025 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
The stage during which an individual reaches sexual maturity. - ANS Puberty
The beginning of breast development in females. - ANS Thelarche
The primary male sex hormone produced by the testes. - ANS Testosterone
The primary hormone responsible for female sex characteristics. - ANS Estrogen
Stages of physical growth of the breasts and pubic hair in girls and the genitalia and pubic hair
in boys. - ANS Tanner Stages
During early adolescence (ages 12-13), the reproductive organs. - ANS Primary Sex
Characteristics
During early adolescence (ages 12-13), bodily traits that develop over time and are influenced
by a person's sex but not directly involved in reproduction. - ANS Secondary Sex
Characteristics
At the ages 13-15, boys start to experience nocturnal emissions which are orgasms and
emission of semen during sleep. Also called wet dreams. - ANS Nocturnal Emissions
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,Menarche (first menses) usually occurs within 2 years of the start of breast and pubic hair
changes. In the United States, the average age of menarche is 12 years old. - ANS Menarche
The periodic shedding of the uterine lining in a woman of childbearing age who is not pregnant.
- ANS Menstruation
Although menstruation-related staphylococcal toxic shock syndrome (TSS) is rare today, proper
teaching is a critical component in its prevention, especially among women ages 15-25, who
represent the group at greatest risk. Nurses should advise patients to change tampons every 4-
8 hours, alternate tampons with pads, and use tampons with the lowest absorbency necessary
for their menstrual flow.
Both patients and nurses should also be familiar with the symptoms of TSS, including nausea,
vomiting, sudden high fever, chills, dizziness, diarrhea, headaches, hypotension, conjunctivitis,
sunburn-like rash, and peeling skin on the hands and feet. When staphylococcal TSS is
suspected, immediate hospitalization is necessary to prevent shock, organ damage, and/or
death. - ANS Toxic Shock Syndrome
During middle adulthood, both men and women experience decreased hormone production,
causing the climacteric (transitional period in reproductive life). - ANS Climacteric
A period of hormonal change during which the body gradually transitions toward permanent
infertility. In women, the climacteric includes perimenopause. - ANS A period of hormonal
change during which the body gradually transitions toward permanent infertility. In women,
the climacteric includes perimenopause.
The permanent cessation of menses. - ANS Menopause
A relationship that entails commitment, companionship, affective intimacy, social support,
physical closeness, and mutuality. - ANS Intimacy
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, A state of physical, emotional, mental, and social well-being in relation to sexuality, not merely
the absence of disease, dysfunction, or infirmity. Sexual health requires a positive and
respectful approach to sexuality and sexual relationships. - ANS Sexual Health
How one values oneself as a sexual being. - ANS Sexual Self-Concept
The mental image of the physical self. - ANS Body Image
One's self-image as a female or male. - ANS Gender Identity
The outward expression of an individual's sense of maleness or femaleness as well as the
expression of what is perceived as gender-appropriate behavior. - ANS Gender-Role Behavior
The sexual attraction of an individual to the same sex, the opposite sex, or both sexes. -
ANS Sexual Orientation
Individuals who are attracted to individuals of both genders. - ANS Bisexual.
A general term used to describe a variety of conditions in which reproductive or sexual
anatomy does not fit the typical definitions of male or female. - ANS Intersex
Gradations of human characteristics running from female to male; more commonly, an
individual who expresses a gender identity different from that with which he or she was born. -
ANS Transgender
Someone who was assigned the female gender at birth but now emotionally and
psychologically identifies as a man. - ANS Transgender Man
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