● Transgender : Term for those whose gender identity does not match that assigned to their physical sex; may or may not use hormones or have had gender confirmation surgery (Intersex Society of America, n.d.). ● Transman FtM/F2M : Transgender person who lives as a male but was assigned female gender at birth (National Center for Transgender Equality, 2016). ● Transwoman MtF/M2F : Transgender person who lives today as a female but was assigned male gender at birth (National Center for Transgender Equality, 2016).
● Transition : The period of time during which a person begins to live according to their gender identity. This varies by individual and may or may not include changes in clothing, appearance, identification, hormone therapy, and gender confirmation surgery (National Center for Transgender Equality, 2016). ● WSW : Women who have sex with women. ● Ze : Non-gender pronoun used instead of “she” or “he”; ze (subject), hir (object), hirs (possessive pronoun), hirself (reflexive; Western Oregon University, n.d.).
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LGBTQ FOR HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS: IMPROVING ACCESS TO CARE Final Examination Questions Select the best answer for each question and mark your answers on the Final Examination Answer Sheet found on page 120, or complete your test online at EliteLearning.com/Book 57. When obtaining a sexual history on all patients, it is important to do which of the following? a. Avoid uncomfortable topics. b. Tailor the questions to the patient. 63. What are some causes for the existence of health disparities and unidentified risks among populations? a. Poverty, inadequate access to healthcare, environmental threats and individual factors. b. Lack of insurance, genetics.
c. Ensure confidentiality and remain nonjudgmental. d. Obtain only if the visit pertains to reproductive matters. 58. Which of the following is a recommendation for decreasing bias related to LGBTQ healthcare needs? a. Continuing education with a focus on sexual minorities. b. Increased exposure to LGBTQ individuals. c. Asking questions related to human sexuality. d. Assume all individuals are LGBTQ. 59. Using an intake form that allows a patient to provide personal information in a nonjudgmental manner can do which of the following? a. Make people comfortable. b. Help obtain more information. c. Set the tone for provider-patient relationships. d. Encourage them to refer other patients. 60. The National LGBTQ Health Education Center suggests posting which of the following a. Nondiscrimination policy. b. Welcome sign. c. Statement of purpose. d. HIPPA agreement. 61. A national survey in 2017 revealed which of the following? a. Discrimination kept LGBTQ people from seeking care. b. Discrimination may result in LGBTQ patients having trouble finding care if turned away. c. Discrimination in healthcare still exists for those in the LGBTQ community. d. All of the above 62. Improved health outcomes are a direct result of which of the following? a. The Affordable Care Act. b. Following recommended guidelines. c. Risk identification, behavior modification, continued surveillance. d. Reducing health disparities.
c. Alcohol and use of other substances. d. Level of education, transportation issues. 64. Which of the following correctly defines health disparities? a. Differences in the healthcare of people. b. Differences in response to care. c. Differences in treatment of people as a result of insurance coverage. d. Differences in health status of populations often as a result of some form of disadvantage. 65. In addition to common health risk factors, LGBTQ patients may experience social stressors contributing to all of the following EXCEPT: a. Mental health issues. b. Suicide. c. Substance abuse. d. Motor vehicle accidents. 66. One way to avoid influencing the interaction and quality of healthcare provided is to: a. Exclude personal belief systems from healthcare relationships. b. Treat everyone differently. c. Follow the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention care guidelines. d. Avoid uncomfortable or difficult patient situations.
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