Sexual Expression Terms: LGBTQ Definitions

Lesbian = A person born with variations in sex characteristics that do not fit typical binary notions of male or female bodies Gay = Individuals who are attracted to people regardless of their gender identity or biological sex Bisexual = People whose gender identity doesn't fit within the traditional binary of male and female Transgender = People who experience little or no sexual attraction to others

Queer = A person whose gender identity differs from the sex they were assigned at birth Questioning = Individuals who are unsure or exploring their sexual orientation or gender identity Intersex = A woman who is emotionally, romantically, or sexually attracted to other women Asexual = Typically used to describe men who are attracted to other men but can be inclusive of all individuals who are attracted to the same gender

Pansexual = Similar to non-binary, it's a term used by individuals whose gender identity falls outside of the traditional categories of male or female Non-binary = An individual who is attracted to both their own gender and other genders Genderqueer = Originally used as a derogatory term, 'queer' has been reclaimed by some members of the LGBTQ+ community as an umbrella term to encompass sexual and gender identities that are not heterosexual or cisgender CSS = Styling web pages

<p>Autonomy = Respect for everyone's decisions Beneficence = Duty and professional obligation as nurses Nonmaleficence = Avoidance of harm (body mind spirit) Justice = Fairness (arbitrary)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Veracity = Truthfulness Fidelity = Commitments Privacy = The physical body and of information Confidentiality = Only shared with those who need to know</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Platinum Rule = Do unto others as they would want to be treated Non-judgmental communication = Be respectful and empathic Gender-neutral language usage = Use gender-neutral language when referring to partners Listening approach = Listen first to how your patients describe themselves and their partners</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Professional values = Inform our nursing behaviors/actions Personal values = Guide our behaviors/actions Ethics vs. Morals = In nursing, you follow ethics and morals remain in the back seat Value clarification = Clarity: It implies transparency, precision, and coherence in communication or thought</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Allyship = Is standing beside us when we need support Gender-inclusive language usage = Ask questions that do not assume heterosexuality Partner terminology = Instead of using 'husband or wife', you say 'partner' Open-ended questions approach = Ask open-ended questions like 'Tell me about yourself?'</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Respect = A feeling of deep admiration for someone or something elicited by their abilities, qualities, or achievements. Relevance = The quality of being closely connected or appropriate to the matter at hand. Regard = Consideration and attention to someone or something. Resiliency = The capacity to recover quickly from difficulties, and toughness.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Assessing = Assessing the ethics of the situation, relationships, goals, beliefs, and values. Reflecting = Reflecting on and reviewing potential actions: Recognizing available choices and how these choices are valued. Selecting = Selecting an ethical action: Maximizing the good. Engaging = Engaging in ethical action.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Protocols = This is like an offering for the indigenous. It’s a gift/offering to honor the wisdom of an elder. Personal knowledge = Getting first-hand knowledge about the indigenous people, getting clarification even when you have done your research. Partnerships = Collaborating with other organizations to help with reconciliation. Positive purpose = Build on strengths, avoid negative labeling, ensure confidentiality, be accountable, do no harm, make it matter, and ensure real benefits.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Reflexivity = Goes beyond to start to look at Nursing Sciences as a guiding influence; developing new perspectives &amp; approaches: Relationship between self and the world (community). Altering Reflection = Self-examination and analysis of the situation; thinking about something after the experience. Critical reflection = Learning with others when exposed to unique ideas; identifying, questioning, and assessing. Pondering Reflection = One’s personal perceptions; pondering, ruminating.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Understanding personal beliefs and values = 'It's about understanding your own personal beliefs and values.' Examining who we are (individual) = 'Examining who we are (individual) - Beliefs, feelings, and actions.' Reflecting on personal and cultural history = 'Health care providers must reflect on their own personal and cultural history and the values and beliefs they bring in their interaction with clients.' Questioning own understandings and beliefs = 'Examining who we are (individual) - Beliefs, feelings, and actions.'</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Preserving dignity = 'Preserving dignity.' Being accountable = 'Being accountable.' Maintaining privacy &amp; confidentiality = 'Maintaining privacy &amp; confidentiality.' Promoting health &amp; well-being = 'Promoting health &amp; well-being.'</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Assessing ethics of the situation = 'Assessing the ethics of the situation, relationships, goals, beliefs, and values.' Reflecting on potential actions = 'Reflecting on and reviewing potential actions: Recognizing available choices and how these choices are valued.' Engaging in ethical action = 'Engaging in ethical action.' Reviewing ethical actions taken = 'Reflecting on and reviewing this ethical action.'</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Talk less and listen more. = 'Process: ensure equity and dignity for all parties.' Seek cultural knowledge. = 'Protocols: this is like an offering for the indigenous. It’s a gift/offering to honor the wisdom of an elder.' Ask permission/informed consent. = 'Protocols: this is like an offering for the indigenous. It’s a gift/offering to honor the wisdom of an elder.' Ensure equity and dignity for all parties. = 'Process: ensure equity and dignity for all parties.'</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Critical reflexivity = 'It's about understanding your own personal beliefs and values.' Multi-insights reflection = 'It's usually done with the help of others.' Altering Reflection = 'Self-examination and analysis of the situation; thinking about something after the experience.' Pondering Reflection = 'One’s personal perceptions; pondering, ruminating.'</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Respect - A feeling of deep admiration for someone or something. = 'Respect - A feeling of deep admiration for someone or something elicited by their abilities, qualities, or achievements.' Regard - Consideration and attention to someone or something. = 'Regard - Consideration and attention to someone or something.' Relevance - The quality of being closely connected or appropriate to the matter at hand. = 'Relevance - The quality of being closely connected or appropriate to the matter at hand.' Resiliency - The capacity to recover quickly from difficulties. = 'Resiliency - The capacity to recover quickly from difficulties, and toughness.'</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Pansexual</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Intersex person</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Genderqueer</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>People who experience little or no sexual attraction to others</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Lesbian</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Individuals exploring their sexual orientation or gender identity</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>'Queer'</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>'Outside traditional binary of male and female'</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>'Transgender'</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Pansexual individual</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Maximizing the good</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Identifying multiple truths</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Capacity to recover quickly from difficulties</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Showing respect to elders</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Being closely connected to the matter at hand</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Getting first-hand knowledge and clarification</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Ensuring equity and dignity</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Avoiding negative labeling</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>'Altering, Changing Reflection'</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>'Multiple truths'</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Understand and respect how patients want to be treated.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Asking questions without making assumptions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Spouse</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Morals guide nursing behaviors, while ethics are kept in the background.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Keeping commitments made to patients and colleagues.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Making decisions that foster quality of life for patients.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Honoring societal values and fairness in resource allocation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It enhances trust and builds strong relationships with patients.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To protect the physical body and personal data of individuals.</p> Signup and view all the answers