Exam 20: Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender Clients

Ruth,28 years old,has decided to tell her parents she is lesbian.What factor will determine the degree of difficulty in disclosing this information?

Mr.Watkins,51 years old,is gay.He is suffering from the mental health effects of stigma,prejudice,and discrimination.What is this termed?

Harvey,16 years old,is gay.He has tried to commit suicide several times.What is the most likely reason for this?

A nurse is concerned about heterosexism and has worked with a colleague to create a new assessment tool.What question would indicate that the nurse needs to discuss heterosexism with the colleague?

An instructor is teaching her community health students about homophobic attitudes and beliefs that will negatively impact the care of gay,lesbian,bisexual,and transgender clients.Which comment should be addressed by the instructor?

Discuss three assumptions that are often made about gay/lesbian clients related to their health status and sexual behaviours,and provide the counter argument against the assumptions.

Which person is more likely to disclose his or her orientation to a female nurse?

A nurse is in a meeting with her colleagues.One of the colleagues mentions that a young client,who many know,is a bisexual.What should the nurse do first?

Jody,17 years old,is a lesbian.When will Jody's risk for suicide be the greatest?

Discuss the meaning of the terms homosexuality,homosexual,gay,lesbian,bisexual,transgenders,and two-spirited.

An instructor is teaching her community health students about homophobia.What comment made by a student would indicate that additional teaching is required?

What is the most significant health risk for gay/lesbian/bisexual/transgender individuals?

A nurse is working on using more inclusive language in her health assessment with new female clients.What question has more inclusive language?

In a group of 100 people,how many are likely to self-identify as gay or lesbian?

A nurse wants to become more gay-affirming with gay/lesbian/bisexual/transgender clients.What is one action the nurse can take?

What is the best response by the nurse when a client shares that he is involved in a long-term relationship with another man?

Debbie,age 42,is a lesbian.What is true about her health needs?

Ms.Davis,30 years old,describes herself in masculine terms.What term describes this behaviour?

What statement is true about homosexuality prior to 1970?

Honora is a young lesbian woman who is suffering from low self-esteem and self-loathing.This has resulted in a substance abuse problem.What is Honora experiencing?