NU 665 C Regis Final Exam (Key Concepts in LGBTQIA+ Health Care and Support) Exam
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LGBTQIA+ Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer/Questioning, Intersex, Asexual, and
other diverse gender/sexual identities.
Affirmative care A supportive, validating, and nonjudgmental approach to health care that
affirms a person's gender identity and sexual orientation.
Gender dysphoria Psychological distress from the incongruence between one's gender
identity and assigned sex at birth.
Minority Stress Theory That stigma, prejudice, and discrimination create a hostile
environment, leading to chronic stress and poorer mental health outcomes in LGBTQIA+
individuals.
Trauma-informed care Key elements include safety, trustworthiness, peer support,
collaboration, empowerment, and cultural sensitivity.
Gender affirmation A process by which individuals are affirmed in their gender identity
through social, legal, medical, and psychological means.
SOGI data Collecting Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity data improves culturally
competent care and helps identify health disparities.
Cisnormativity The assumption that all individuals are cisgender, which marginalizes
transgender and gender-diverse people.
Mental health conditions in LGBTQIA+ individuals Higher risk for depression, anxiety, PTSD,
substance use disorders, and suicide.
, Protective factors for LGBTQIA+ youth Family acceptance, peer support, school safety, and
access to affirming providers.
HEADSSS A tool that can assess psychosocial needs of LGBTQIA+ youth (Home, Education,
Activities, Drugs, Sexuality, Suicide, Safety).
Gender Unicorn A visual tool to teach about gender identity, gender expression, sex
assigned at birth, and attraction.
Inclusive intake question An example is, 'What name and pronouns do you use?'
Provider response to coming out Should be with empathy, affirmation, and confidentiality.
DBT Commonly used for supporting clients with borderline personality disorder and
LGBTQIA+ clients with complex trauma.
Mentalization-Based Therapy (MBT) A therapy that focuses on understanding thoughts,
feelings, and behavior in oneself and others—especially effective for personality disorders.
Behavioral health integration Improves access, reduces stigma, and facilitates whole-person
care.
Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act A law that protects LGBTQIA+ people from
healthcare discrimination.
National LGBTQIA+ Health Education Center An organization that offers clinical training for
LGBTQIA+ care.
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LGBTQIA+ Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer/Questioning, Intersex, Asexual, and
other diverse gender/sexual identities.
Affirmative care A supportive, validating, and nonjudgmental approach to health care that
affirms a person's gender identity and sexual orientation.
Gender dysphoria Psychological distress from the incongruence between one's gender
identity and assigned sex at birth.
Minority Stress Theory That stigma, prejudice, and discrimination create a hostile
environment, leading to chronic stress and poorer mental health outcomes in LGBTQIA+
individuals.
Trauma-informed care Key elements include safety, trustworthiness, peer support,
collaboration, empowerment, and cultural sensitivity.
Gender affirmation A process by which individuals are affirmed in their gender identity
through social, legal, medical, and psychological means.
SOGI data Collecting Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity data improves culturally
competent care and helps identify health disparities.
Cisnormativity The assumption that all individuals are cisgender, which marginalizes
transgender and gender-diverse people.
Mental health conditions in LGBTQIA+ individuals Higher risk for depression, anxiety, PTSD,
substance use disorders, and suicide.
, Protective factors for LGBTQIA+ youth Family acceptance, peer support, school safety, and
access to affirming providers.
HEADSSS A tool that can assess psychosocial needs of LGBTQIA+ youth (Home, Education,
Activities, Drugs, Sexuality, Suicide, Safety).
Gender Unicorn A visual tool to teach about gender identity, gender expression, sex
assigned at birth, and attraction.
Inclusive intake question An example is, 'What name and pronouns do you use?'
Provider response to coming out Should be with empathy, affirmation, and confidentiality.
DBT Commonly used for supporting clients with borderline personality disorder and
LGBTQIA+ clients with complex trauma.
Mentalization-Based Therapy (MBT) A therapy that focuses on understanding thoughts,
feelings, and behavior in oneself and others—especially effective for personality disorders.
Behavioral health integration Improves access, reduces stigma, and facilitates whole-person
care.
Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act A law that protects LGBTQIA+ people from
healthcare discrimination.
National LGBTQIA+ Health Education Center An organization that offers clinical training for
LGBTQIA+ care.
