Exam Preview for 38878: An Introduction to Health Equity for Lesbia

An Introduction to Health Equity for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, and Asexual (LGBTQIA+) People

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1. Which of the following statements about a person’s sexual orientation and gender identity is true? Everyone has both a sexual orientation and gender identity that they are born with. A person’s sexual orientation may change over time but gender identity does not. Everyone is born with a sexual orientation and gender identity and neither can change over time. Everyone has both a sexual orientation and gender identity. If a person changes the way they describe either, they must not be telling the truth. Everyone has both a sexual orientation and gender identity. How they describe these may vary and change with time.
2. Discrimination against LGBTQIA+ persons has been linked to which of the following? Diabetes High blood pressure Substance abuse Back pain
3. Which of the following describes gender identity? Refers to the sex assigned at birth Refers to how a person presents (dress, hairstyle, speech patterns, mannerisms) Self awareness of being a man, woman, both, neither, or beyond Is the same thing as sexual orientation
4. If you are unsure what name to use for a patient, how should you address them? Ask what they would like to be called By the name on their chart Just say excuse me Address them as “Mr.” or “Ms.” followed by their last name
5. Which of the following is an example of structural stigma that LGBTQIA+ people may face when accessing health care? Intake forms that ask for the names of a patient’s mother and father Restrooms that are only labeled “Men” and “Women” with no other options Policies that only allow for biological parents to make decisions about a child’s health care needs All of the above