Chapter 34: Sexuality

Question 1

The sexual health assessment does not involve the typical techniques of a physical assessment (inspection, palpation, auscultation, percussion) but

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does focus heavily on communication skills to promote open sharing of personal information.

Question 2

Sexual health is assessed when the situation indicates a possible

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problem in this area or the patient identifies issues

Question 3

A matter-of-fact manner indicates

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that talking about sexual issues is acceptable and decreases patient anxiety.

Question 4

what is the PLISSIT model

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-Permission
-Limited Information
-Specific Suggestions
-Intensive Therapy

Question 5

Dyspareunia

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Intercourse that is painful

Question 6

Vaginismus

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Severe vaginal muscle contraction to the degree that the penis cannot be inserted into the vagina

Question 6

Sexual violence

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an umbrella term that involves rape, sexual assault, sexual abuse, human trafficking, and any other forms of sexual acts that are unwanted or forced upon the individual

Question 7

STI

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If an infection is present but produces no physical signs of the disease

Question 8

Bacterial infections can be treated with

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antibiotics and cured

Question 9

Viral infections can also be treated but

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not cured; they are lifelong diseases