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Supporting the LGBTQ Senior in Healthcare

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1.  Which of the following is true regarding the timeline/history of LGBT Seniors?
  1. LGBT individuals came of age at a time when there was great prejudice and violence against LGBT people
  2. They were labeled by the religious and medical communities
  3. Their history may make people less open about their LGBT identity and may choose not to identify
  4. All of these are true
2.  In a survey of residents' opinions, which of the following did most respondents indicate they wanted?
  1. Restricting visitation from biological siblings who have not accepted them
  2. Providers who have been trained around LGBT issues
  3. Asking detailed questions about their gender identity even if they did not have a "need to know"
  4. A speedy discharge
3.  Which of the following is not an assumption related to LGBT older adult clients?
  1. We should treat everybody differently. Treating everyone exactly the same blinds the caregiver to challenges individuals face.
  2. It is easy to identify the LGBT people within our community
  3. It is illegal to ask people about their sexual orientation or their gender identity
  4. People will resist answering questions so we should never ask them
4.  Which of the following is false regarding transgendered older adults?
  1. Transgender people often change their name to affirm their gender identity
  2. Registration forms and medical records should not be updated to reflect preferred name
  3. Their name is sometimes different than what is on their insurance or identity documents
  4. Transgender individuals want others to use pronouns that affirm their gender identity
5.  Which of the following is/are considered best practice for communication with LGBT older adults?
  1. Don't laugh or gossip about a patient's appearance or behavior
  2. Don't use stereotypes or ask questions that are not necessary for care
  3. Don't be afraid to politely correct your colleagues if they make a mistake or make insensitive comments
  4. All of the above

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