Take the Test

1. Which statement defines a transgender person?

• a. A man who is primarily attracted to men
• b. A person who has a gender identity that does not match their assigned sex at birth
• c. A woman who is primarily attracted to women
• d. A person who is attracted to someone on the basis of their characteristics rather than their gender

2. Which term is no longer considered acceptable usage today?

• a. Transgender
• b. Queer
• c. Homosexual
• d. Gay

3. Which condition is an individual who identifies as a lesbian at increased risk for acquiring?

• a. Gonorrhea infection
• b. Hepatitis infection
• c. Depression
• d. Colon cancer

4. For which condition should an adolescent who is teased by peers for being transgender be assessed?

• a. Obsessive compulsive disorder
• b. Attention deficit disorder
• c. Bipolar disorder
• d. Suicide ideation

5. Which institutional policy should be changed in order to meet the Joint Commission standards for appropriate care of LGBT patients?

• a. LGBT hospital staff may not be discriminated against in the workplace due to their sexual orientation.
• b. Information related to sexual orientation and gender expression is protected as confidential.
• c. Same-sex partners are not considered “family” for visitation purposes unless required by state law.
• d. The hospital intake form shall include questions about sexual orientation, gender identity, and relationships.

6. Which document should a patient with a same-sex partner be encouraged to obtain in order to protect their wishes for care?

• a. Durable power of attorney for healthcare
• b. Marriage certificate
• c. Health insurance policy
• d. Life insurance policy

7. Which action should the clinician take when conducting an intake interview with a patient being admitted to the hospital?

• a. Document the gender identity that matches the patient’s outward appearance
• b. Enter sexual orientation into the medical record
• c. Omit relationship status because it is not part of an admission interview
• d. Enter only the patient’s legal name into the medical record

8. Which action should a healthcare facility take to support a culturally appropriate physical environment for LGBTQ+ patients?

• a. Place male and female restrooms in separate areas of the building
• b. Avoid images of same-sex couples on posters
• c. Post nondiscrimination policies discreetly in private areas
• d. Provide gender-neutral restrooms for all patients

9. Which action should be taken when a newly admitted patient has the legal first name “Karl”?

• a. Show the patient the men’s restroom when orienting them to the clinic facilities
• b. Refer to the patient as “sir” until a more relaxed relationship has been established
• c. Ask the patient the name they use and their pronouns
• d. Inquire if the patient is married in the event they will need help at home during recovery

10. Which action would a healthcare professional take to reduce their personal cultural bias?

• a. Answer the question, “Is my current belief wrong or right?”
• b. Take a test on knowledge of LGBTQ+ terminology
• c. Answer the question, “How might my current beliefs harm others?”
• d. Debate personal beliefs on LGBTQ+ issues with other clinicians