39 Questions
What is the PLISSIT model used for?
Assessing sexuality of adults
Why might a person view non-task-related touching as assaultive?
Due to cultural background and relationship with the person touching
What may restrain an older adult's expression of sexuality?
Functional limitations and environmental issues
What is the role of the attending GP and other health professionals?
To initiate and further the discussion of sexuality with older adults
How does social desirability affect responses in test situations?
It creates a favorable impression regardless of actual thoughts or behavior
What might pose a barrier to sexual fulfillment for long-term care residents?
Staff misconceptions and negative attitudes about aging
What should staff education about sexuality and intimacy of older adults encompass?
Recognition of cues, desires, and interest in sexual activity and intimacy
What does the PLISSIT model enable the interviewer to do?
Initiate and further the discussion of sexuality with older adults
What must be taken into account when utilizing tools such as PAIR and PLISSIT model?
Defensiveness in response to measures of relationship satisfaction
What is the key role of staff in long-term care settings?
To promote privacy for residents based on individual needs
What is one potential benefit of assessing and integrating patient spirituality into the health care encounter?
Improving patient adherence to physician-recommended lifestyle changes
How can addressing spiritual issues potentially benefit patients in the physician-patient relationship?
By enabling them to tap into an effective source of healing or coping
What potential benefits does incorporating patient spirituality bring for physicians?
Renewal, resiliency, and growth even in difficult encounters
In what situations can providing comfort to patients potentially increase professional satisfaction and prevent burnout for physicians?
When faced with problems that cause suffering and have few medical solutions
What is sexuality a core dimension of?
Life
What aspects are incorporated within the dimension of sexuality, according to the text?
Gender identity and role, sexual acts and orientation, pleasure, intimacy, and reproduction
How can addressing sexuality potentially benefit the physician-patient relationship?
By promoting open communication and understanding
What is one practical outcome that may result from integrating patient spirituality into the health care encounter?
Improved adherence to physician-recommended lifestyle changes
How can assessing patient spirituality potentially benefit the physician-patient relationship?
By helping patients recognize spiritual or emotional challenges affecting their health
What is one potential benefit for physicians when dealing with problems that have few medical solutions for causing suffering?
Increased professional satisfaction and prevention of burnout
What is the main purpose of the Sexuality Assessment Tool (SexAT) for residential aged care facilities?
To provide gap analysis and scoring system for policy development
What is the purpose of the Golombok-Rust Inventory of Sexual Satisfaction?
To measure sexual satisfaction and communication in older adults
What support might gay and lesbian older adults need in an assisted living residence?
Assistance in maintaining or starting a relationship with their partner
When might sex education and counseling be indicated for residents in assisted living residences?
When residents express an interest in pursuing or resuming sexual activity
Who might benefit from sex education or counseling according to the text?
Residents' families
What is the main purpose of the Golombok-Rust Inventory of Sexual Satisfaction for older adults?
To measure sexual satisfaction and communication in older adults
What does the Golombok-Rust Inventory of Sexual Satisfaction include questions about?
Specific areas of sexual dysfunctions
What is the purpose of the Sexuality Assessment Tool (SexAT) for residential aged care facilities?
To provide gap analysis and scoring system for policy development
What support might gay and lesbian older adults need in an assisted living residence?
Assistance in maintaining or starting a relationship with their partner
What is the Personal Assessment of Intimacy in Relationships (PAIR) questionnaire used for?
To evaluate the 5 components of intimacy
What are the distinct components of intimacy as suggested by Moss BF (1993)?
Emotional intimacy, physical intimacy, and cognitive intimacy
What does the Golonbok-Rust Inventory of Sexual Satisfaction Female (GRISS-F) measure?
Specific areas of female sexual functioning and satisfaction
How may physiologic changes affect the sexual response of men and women as they age?
They may inhibit or enhance sexual function
What is the main purpose of the Sexuality Assessment Tool (SexAT) for residential aged care facilities?
To assist with policy development aimed at supporting and optimizing the expression of sexuality
What is a potential consequence of undiagnosed or untreated sexual problems?
Depression or social withdrawal
How is intimacy viewed from the perspective of privacy according to the text?
Intimacy cannot be forced upon a person even if all signs indicate craving human contact
What is a potential effect of illness on sexual health according to the text?
'Considerably interfere' with sexual health
What might caregivers sometimes assume about a person's desire for touch?
They always want to be touched
'Age and poor health are negatively associated with many aspects of sexuality' according to the text. What might be a reason for this association?
'Decreased physical capability'
This quiz explores the complex relationship between sexuality and intimacy, including cultural influences, appropriate questioning techniques, and the diverse perceptions of non-task-related touching. It delves into understanding desires, fears, and distress related to intimacy.
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