Chapter 20- Test Bank QUESTION AND ANSWERS ()

In a group of 100 people, approximately how many are likely to self-identify as gay or lesbian? A 35 to 40 people B 20 people C 2 people D 5 to 10 people - CORRECT ANSWERS-A Ms. Davis was assigned female at birth, but identifies as a man. What term describes Ms. Davis? A Transgender B Intersexual C Bisexual D Lesbian - CORRECT ANSWERS-A An instructor is teaching her community health students about homophobia. What comment made by a student would indicate that additional teaching is required? A "So making gay jokes is not acceptable" B "I worry that a homosexual person will be attracted to me" C "I guess asking someone about their sexual orientation in a job interview is wrong" D "I understand why some gay men are beaten" - CORRECT ANSWERS-B What is the best response by the nurse when a client shares that he is involved in a long-term relationship with another man? A "Okay, but you really didn't have to tell me" B "Thank you for sharing that information" C "Have you had the chance to get married?" D "Do you want an HIV test done while I am here?" - CORRECT ANSWERS-C 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? A Have you ever had a sexually transmitted infection? B Are you in a relationship currently? C What form of birth control do you use? D Do you or your partner have any children? - CORRECT ANSWERS-C LGBTQ2S people experience a variety of health inequities. Which one of the following is one of these health inequitites? A Lower rates of discrimination B Higher rates of positive attitudes C Higher rates of sexual abuse D Lower rates of cardiovascular disease - CORRECT ANSWERS-C Mr. Watkins, 51 years old, is gay. He is suffering from the mental health effects of stigma, prejudice, and discrimination. What is this termed? A Minority stress B Mid-life crisis C Sexual orientation stress D Post-traumatic stress disorder - CORRECT ANSWERS-A What statement is true about homosexuality prior to 1970? A Seen as vector for HIV B Treated with drug therapy C Classified as a mental illness D Ignored as a health problem - CORRECT ANSWERS-C 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? A The nature of the relationship she has with her parents B How long she has admitted to herself that she is a lesbian C How long she has been in a relationship with another woman D The support she gets from her partner - CORRECT ANSWERS-A Jody, 17 years old, is a lesbian. When will Jody's risk for suicide be the greatest? A After her first relationship ends B After her first encounter with homophobia C When she tells her best friend D When she tells her parents and they are negative or neutral - CORRECT ANSWERS-D An instructor is teaching her community health students about homophobic attitudes and beliefs that will negatively impact the care of LGTBQ2S clients. Which of the following comments are appropriate? Select all that apply A "What can I do to ensure my clients are not feeling minority stress in their interactions with me?" B "How can I acknowledge when someone discloses their orientation to me?" C "I will tell my father that gay men are not mentally ill" D "How can I stop my friends from calling someone homosexual?" - CORRECT ANSWERS-A A nurse is working on using more inclusive language in her health assessment with new female clients. What question has more inclusive language? A "Do you use the birth control pill?" B "Are you in a relationship?" C "What is your marital status?" D "Does your boyfriend hurt you?" - CORRECT ANSWERS-B A nurse wants to become more gay-affirming with LGBTQ2S clients. What is one action the nurse can take? A Ignore misinformation about LGTBQ2S clients B Familiarize themselves with resources that are LGTBQ2S friendly in the community C Create a support group for LGTBQ2S clients with local clergy D Supply a list of psychiatrists who treat LGTBQ2S clients - CORRECT ANSWERS-B Cynthia is a community health nurse and believes that healthcare should be accessible to all and not based on the particular needs of any one group or population. As a result, Cynthia does not asking about sexual orientation when meeting a new client. This is an example of Cynthia being: A Experienced B Inclusive C Neutral D Homophobic - CORRECT ANSWERS-C Honora is a young lesbian w