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Human Sexuality
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| involuntary constriction of the outer third of the vagina that prevents penile insertion/intercourse or causes extreme pain | vaginismus (arousal disorder) |
| recurrent or persistent genital pain in male or female before, during, or after intercourse | dysparenuia (arousal disorder) |
| also called impotence-persistent or reoccuring inability to either achieve or maintain an erection sufficient for satisfactory sexual performance | erectile dysfunction (ED) |
| self stimulation of the genitals | masturbation |
| how often should women age 20 years or older do a self breast exam | once a month |
| how often should a health care professional do a breast exam for women ages 20 - 29 | every 3 years |
| how often should a health care professinal do a breast exam for women over age 40 | every year |
| testicular exams should be performed on all males over the age of ? | 15 |
| true or falseestablishing a trusting relationship is the first thing to do in assessment of sexual health | true |
| true or falsewhen assessing sexual health the nurse should ask direct, non-judgemental, closed questions | false, open-ended questions |
| true or falsewhen asking questions, less sensitive questions should be asked last | false, they should be asked first |
| true or falseduring an assessment, the nurse should pay attention to nonverbal communication and encourage ventilation of feelings | true |
| a condition in which the foreskin of the penis is too tight | phimosis |
| inflammation of the penis (often affects those with diabetes) | balantitis |
| a significant decrease in or absence of both sexual fantasies and sexual activity characterizes decreased sexual desire, or low libido | hypoactive sexual desire disorder |
| absence or delay in orgasm following the normal sexual excitement phase | anorgasmia/retarded ejaculation |
| the male reaches orgasm and ejaculates before, at the time of, or shortly after penetration | premature ejaculation |
| when the semen empties into the bladder instead of being ejaculated through the urethra | retrograde ejaculation |
| true or falsesexuality is observed more than it is felt | false, it is felt more |
| requires an intimacy that is not amenable to observation | sexual expression |