Chapter 24 Human Sexuality

Chapter 24  Human Sexuality

Complete Chapter Questions And Answers
 

Sample Questions

MULTIPLE CHOICE

1. A parent confides to the nurse that the parent’s 3-year-old son seems to be touching his genitals frequently. What response by the nurse is best?
a.
“This is normal behavior at his age.”
b.
“Why do you think he is doing that?”
c.
“Does he complain of burning with urination?”
d.
“I’d ignore that behavior; it’s attention-seeking.”

ANS: A
Self exploration of the body is a normal behavior at this age. The other responses are not necessary.

DIF: Understanding REF: p. 440 OBJ: 24.1
TOP: Integrated Process: Teaching/Learning
MSC: NCLEX Client Needs Category: Psychosocial Integrity NOT: Concepts: Sexuality

2. The nurse learns that spermatozoa are produced in which sexual organ?
a.
Scrotum
b.
Testes
c.
Glans
d.
Prostate

ANS: B
The male testes produce spermatozoa and the male hormone testosterone.

DIF: Remembering REF: p. 442 OBJ: 24.2
TOP: Integrated Process: Teaching/Learning
MSC: NCLEX Client Needs Category: Physiological Integrity: Physiological Adaptation
NOT: Concepts: Sexuality

3. The nursing student learns that the function of the hypothalamus is to do which of the following?
a.
Cause lactation to begin
b.
Produce spermatozoa
c.
Release follicle-stimulating hormone
d.
Release gonadotropin-releasing hormone

ANS: D
The menstrual cycle is under the influence of the hypothalamus and gonadotropin-releasing hormone.

DIF: Remembering REF: p. 443 OBJ: 24.3
TOP: Integrated Process: Teaching/Learning
MSC: NCLEX Client Needs Category: Physiological Integrity: Physiological Adaptation
NOT: Concepts: Sexuality

4. A patient states, “I just don’t conform to my gender role.” What does the nurse understand about this statement?
a.
The patient is a homosexual.
b.
The patient’s behaviors are abnormal.
c.
The patient’s actions differ from what is expected.
d.
The patient is having a gender crisis.

ANS: C
Gender roles are socially imposed “rules” about the behavior appropriate for men and women. When someone does not conform to gender role expectations, his/her behaviors are at odds with those expected by society. The patient is not necessarily homosexual, abnormal, or having a crisis.

DIF: Understanding REF: p. 444 OBJ: 24.3
TOP: Assessment MSC: NCLEX Client Needs Category: Psychosocial Integrity
NOT: Concepts: Sexuality

5. A patient asks the nurse to recommend a non-prescription contraceptive. What options does the nurse discuss?
a.
Diaphragm
b.
Cervical cap
c.
Condom
d.
Intrauterine device

ANS: C
The condom is the only option listed that is non-prescription.

DIF: Understanding REF: pp. 446-447 OBJ: 24.5
TOP: Integrated Process: Teaching/Learning
MSC: NCLEX Client Needs Category: Health Promotion and Maintenance
NOT: Concepts: Sexuality