NURS 1100 FINALS PREP QUESTIONS WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
When do the first changes of puberty begin to occur?
Around the age of 9-10
What changes occur in boys during puberty?
-pubic hair
- larger adrenal glands to make testosterone
-the testes and scrotum increases in size
- skin over the scrotum gets darker
-they begin to sweat.
What changes occur in girls during puberty?
-development of breast tissue
-broadening of pelvis and hips
-pubic hair growth
-onset of sweating
In young to middle adulthood, what changes occur to sexuality?
decrease in hormone production causing climacteric
What is sexual health?
a key element of personal well being and is important for individuals of varying degrees of
physical ability
,5 critical components of sexual health
1.sexual self-concept
2. Body image
3. gender identity
4. gender-role behavior
5. freedoms and responsibilities
Sexual Self-concept
How an individual values him/herself as a sexual being.
Body Image
Person's sense of self and it's constantly changing
Gender Identity
Individual's self-image as a female, male or transgender person
Gender-role Behavior
Outward expression of an individuals sense of maleness or femaleness as well as the expression
of what is perceived as gender appropriate behavior.
Freedom and responsibilities
Sexual healthy people engage in activities that are freely chosen. Individuals also have the
freedom of their sexual thoughts, feelings and fantasies but are emotionally motivated to exercise
behavioral, emotional and social responsibility for themselves.
Sexual orientation
,an individuals attraction to people of the same sex, the other sex, or Bothe sexes.
gender identity
A component of sexual health and one way in which individuals expresses their sexuality .
erotic preferences
sexual fantasies and a single life partner sex. May take a variety of forms including masterbation,
oral genital sex, anal stimulation and or genital stimulation.
sexual response cycle
4 phases: excitement, Plateau, orgasm, and resolution
Excitement phase
increase in blood flow to various parts of the body and increase in muscle tension
Plateau phase
individuals experience strong, prolonged sexual arousal.
Orgasmic phase
Involuntary climax of sexual tension, accompanied by physiological and psychological release.
resolution phase
return to unaroused state
How does a healthy life style affect one's sexuality?
It reduces the patient's risk of having sexual dysfunction related to acute or chronic illness.
, How can the nurse assist the patient to maintain a healthy life style with regards to
sexuality?
The nurse can use therapeutic relationship by remaining sensitive to and nonjudgmental of
patient sexuality. patient teaching on healthy lifestyle and its effect unisexuality.
How does family influence a persons sexuality?
The approach of sexuality and one's personal belief is shaped by what has been shown or said by
the family. the beliefs system shapes the individuals view on sexuality.
How does culture influence a persons sexuality?
Culture influences the sexual nature of dress, rules about marriage, expectations of role behavior
and social responsibilities and specific sex practices.
How does religion influence sexuality?
provides guidance for acceptable and prohibited sexual behaviors, as well as consequences of
engaging in these behaviors.
How does personal expectations and ethics influence sexuality?
personal ethics come from the cultural norms. ethical approach is viewed differently from
religion. it is based on the person's view of what feels right or wrong.
what are some reasons for inappropriate sexual behavior?
The topic if sexuality and sexual behavior can get very sensitive and most times people can read
meanings in touch or words that makes them uncomfortable.
Non verbal signs of pain
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
When do the first changes of puberty begin to occur?
Around the age of 9-10
What changes occur in boys during puberty?
-pubic hair
- larger adrenal glands to make testosterone
-the testes and scrotum increases in size
- skin over the scrotum gets darker
-they begin to sweat.
What changes occur in girls during puberty?
-development of breast tissue
-broadening of pelvis and hips
-pubic hair growth
-onset of sweating
In young to middle adulthood, what changes occur to sexuality?
decrease in hormone production causing climacteric
What is sexual health?
a key element of personal well being and is important for individuals of varying degrees of
physical ability
,5 critical components of sexual health
1.sexual self-concept
2. Body image
3. gender identity
4. gender-role behavior
5. freedoms and responsibilities
Sexual Self-concept
How an individual values him/herself as a sexual being.
Body Image
Person's sense of self and it's constantly changing
Gender Identity
Individual's self-image as a female, male or transgender person
Gender-role Behavior
Outward expression of an individuals sense of maleness or femaleness as well as the expression
of what is perceived as gender appropriate behavior.
Freedom and responsibilities
Sexual healthy people engage in activities that are freely chosen. Individuals also have the
freedom of their sexual thoughts, feelings and fantasies but are emotionally motivated to exercise
behavioral, emotional and social responsibility for themselves.
Sexual orientation
,an individuals attraction to people of the same sex, the other sex, or Bothe sexes.
gender identity
A component of sexual health and one way in which individuals expresses their sexuality .
erotic preferences
sexual fantasies and a single life partner sex. May take a variety of forms including masterbation,
oral genital sex, anal stimulation and or genital stimulation.
sexual response cycle
4 phases: excitement, Plateau, orgasm, and resolution
Excitement phase
increase in blood flow to various parts of the body and increase in muscle tension
Plateau phase
individuals experience strong, prolonged sexual arousal.
Orgasmic phase
Involuntary climax of sexual tension, accompanied by physiological and psychological release.
resolution phase
return to unaroused state
How does a healthy life style affect one's sexuality?
It reduces the patient's risk of having sexual dysfunction related to acute or chronic illness.
, How can the nurse assist the patient to maintain a healthy life style with regards to
sexuality?
The nurse can use therapeutic relationship by remaining sensitive to and nonjudgmental of
patient sexuality. patient teaching on healthy lifestyle and its effect unisexuality.
How does family influence a persons sexuality?
The approach of sexuality and one's personal belief is shaped by what has been shown or said by
the family. the beliefs system shapes the individuals view on sexuality.
How does culture influence a persons sexuality?
Culture influences the sexual nature of dress, rules about marriage, expectations of role behavior
and social responsibilities and specific sex practices.
How does religion influence sexuality?
provides guidance for acceptable and prohibited sexual behaviors, as well as consequences of
engaging in these behaviors.
How does personal expectations and ethics influence sexuality?
personal ethics come from the cultural norms. ethical approach is viewed differently from
religion. it is based on the person's view of what feels right or wrong.
what are some reasons for inappropriate sexual behavior?
The topic if sexuality and sexual behavior can get very sensitive and most times people can read
meanings in touch or words that makes them uncomfortable.
Non verbal signs of pain
