Sexuality and Sexual Orientation
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What is the primary difference between sexual orientation and sexual identity?

  • Sexual orientation is a person's sexual acts, while sexual identity is a person's emotional attraction.
  • Sexual orientation is a person's emotional, romantic, or sexual attraction, while sexual identity is how a person labels their own sexuality. (correct)
  • Sexual orientation is a person's sexual identity, and sexual identity is a person's sexual orientation.
  • Sexual orientation is a person's emotional attraction, while sexual identity is a person's sexual acts.

    • What is the most common STI in New Zealand?

  • Syphilis
  • Gonorrhea
  • Herpes
  • Chlamydia (correct)

    • What is the main reason for delayed diagnosis and treatment of Chlamydia?

  • Difficulty in testing for the disease
  • Lack of symptoms in many cases (correct)
  • High cost of treatment
  • Lack of awareness about the disease

    • What is the first way registered nurses can promote sexual health?

    <p>Educate individuals about safe sex practices and the importance of using condoms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended age for starting breast screening?

    <p>40 years old</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended frequency for cervical screening for women aged 25-49?

    <p>Every 3 years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of sexual orientation?

    <p>A person's emotional, romantic, or sexual attraction to individuals of the same or opposite gender</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the third way registered nurses can promote sexual health?

    <p>Offer counselling and support for individuals with sexual health issues</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Diversity in Sexuality

    • Sexual orientation refers to a person's emotional, romantic, or sexual attraction to individuals of the same or opposite gender, including being heterosexual, homosexual, or bisexual.
    • Sexual identity refers to how a person identifies and labels their own sexuality, including terms like gay, lesbian, straight, or queer.

    Sexual Health

    • Chlamydia is the most common STI in New Zealand.
    • Chlamydia often goes unrecognized because it is asymptomatic in many cases, leading to delayed diagnosis and treatment.

    Promoting Sexual Health

    • Registered nurses can promote sexual health by educating individuals about safe sex practices and the importance of using condoms.
    • Registered nurses can promote sexual health by providing information about STI prevention and regular check-ups.
    • Registered nurses can promote sexual health by offering counselling and support for individuals with sexual health issues.

    Breast Screening

    • Breast screening recommends regular mammograms starting at age 40 for women at average risk.
    • Breast screening recommends self-examinations should be performed monthly.

    Cervical Screening

    • Cervical screening recommends regular Pap smears starting at age 25 or within 3 years of becoming sexually active.
    • Cervical screening recommends repeat Pap smears every 3 years for women aged 25-49, and every 5 years for women aged 50-69.

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