Question 1

What is the medical diagnostic term used to identify transgender patients?&#10;A) Gender dysphoria&#10;B) Gender expression disorder&#10;C) Gender identity disorder&#10;D) Gender role unconformity

Accepted Answer

The medical diagnostic term used to identify transgender patients is gender dysphoria. This is defined as a discomfort or distress caused by a discrepancy between a person's gender identity and their biological sex assigned at birth. Gender expression disorder, gender identity disorder, and gender role unconformity are outdated terms that have been replaced by gender dysphoria.

Question 2

What is the focus of the Minority Stress Theory?&#10;A) Clarifying the various terms used to describe the LGBTQ community&#10;B) Understanding the health needs of select members of the sexual minority community&#10;C) Helping health care providers eliminate biases in the care they provide to the members of the LGBTQ community&#10;D) Facilitating the management of stress related to the lifestyle choices made by members of sexual minority populations.

Accepted Answer

The focus of the Minority Stress Theory is to understand the health needs of select members of the sexual minority community. It explores how experiencing discrimination and marginalization can lead to increased stress and negative health outcomes. It is not primarily focused on clarifying terms, eliminating biases or facilitating stress management.

Deck 10: Lgbtq Patient Care: Care of Sexual and Gender Minority People