Heart rhythm test at work that asks an unusual question (company, interest)
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That’s why I am asking. I am a nurse. I take this test on the computer. It asks me if I’m transgender. What does that have to do with me taking a test, on the computer? I am beyond baffled.
If you are a nurse I am surprised that you are surprised. Didn’t you study this?
Whatever is in people’ s heads - the bodies work according to what nature intended.
There are biological differences between men and women. And I don’t mean genitalia - it affects everything.
Here you go - now you know why “they” ask the question - it isn’t to violate the privacy or to discriminate against the transgendered - which your question implies.
It is a necessary question for a diagnostic evaluation
You guys are still misinterpreting the question it seems. The OP is a nurse. This test is a test on the computer to test her/his ability TO READ EKGs. This is not an EKG test of their own body. In other words, the OP is answering questions, via a keyboard, about random EKGs shown on a monitor. The transgender question does NOT relate to a patient, but to the gender of the nurse taking this skills test. How could gender of the person taking a computerized test of their EKG reading skills be affected by their own gender? Why would the testing entity need that info? The correct answer on a test is the same regardless of the test-takers gender.
contrary to popular beliefs, according to c.m.m.s. statistics, humans born with female genitalia have higher incidents of heart disease and heart attack. an f-2-m or woman who has never transitioned will still have a higher likelyhood of heart problems than a m-2-f or man that has never transitioned.
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Originally Posted by TheShadow
You guys are still misinterpreting the question it seems. The OP is a nurse. This test is a test on the computer to test her/his ability TO READ EKGs. This is not an EKG test of their own body. In other words, the OP is answering questions, via a keyboard, about random EKGs shown on a monitor. The transgender question does NOT relate to a patient, but to the gender of the nurse taking this skills test. How could gender of the person taking a computerized test of their EKG reading skills be affected by their own gender? Why would the testing entity need that info? The correct answer on a test is the same regardless of the test-takers gender.
thanks, i assumed it was becuz emergency room personnel would have to have healthy hearts to lift patients and do their jobs; else, they would add more strain to the e.r. if they had a cardiac event while working.
o.p., were there any other demographic questions being asked like gender, gender preference, race, ethnicity, religion, veterans status, handicap status, ... maybe it is part of equal opportunity employment surveys ?
Last edited by stanley-88888888; 09-10-2022 at 09:15 AM..
You guys are still misinterpreting the question it seems. The OP is a nurse. This test is a test on the computer to test her/his ability TO READ EKGs. This is not an EKG test of their own body. In other words, the OP is answering questions, via a keyboard, about random EKGs shown on a monitor. The transgender question does NOT relate to a patient, but to the gender of the nurse taking this skills test. How could gender of the person taking a computerized test of their EKG reading skills be affected by their own gender? Why would the testing entity need that info? The correct answer on a test is the same regardless of the test-takers gender.
Sorry - read it too fast..
There gotta be more to the story then…
The OP should ask their administrators why - there could be a simple explanation.
That’s why I am asking. I am a nurse. I take this test on the computer. It asks me if I’m transgender. What does that have to do with me taking a test, on the computer? I am beyond baffled.
Because despite all the laws prohibiting bias against practically ANYTHING, the goverment still wants to know. Baffled me for my entire life in federal employment.
Here you go - now you know why “they” ask the question - it isn’t to violate the privacy or to discriminate against the transgendered - which your question implies.
It is a necessary question for a diagnostic evaluation
I take this test on a computer. The question asked is if I am a transgender. They have absolutely no reason whatsoever to ask me this. Totally unrelated to a test I am taking on the computer.
It almost sounds like this is related to a study. Are they wondering if trans nurses are more or less likely to apply/ignore knowledge of differences between male & female EKG's? I can't think of any other reason why it would matter what the gender of the interpreter is.
You guys are still misinterpreting the question it seems. The OP is a nurse. This test is a test on the computer to test her/his ability TO READ EKGs. This is not an EKG test of their own body. In other words, the OP is answering questions, via a keyboard, about random EKGs shown on a monitor. The transgender question does NOT relate to a patient, but to the gender of the nurse taking this skills test. How could gender of the person taking a computerized test of their EKG reading skills be affected by their own gender? Why would the testing entity need that info? The correct answer on a test is the same regardless of the test-takers gender.
Yes! Am I not wording this properly? Your explanation is spot on.
There are multiple reasons it might be asked. IF you needed some kind of care based on your test results, medical professionals need to know this. Companies, including hospitals, are aware they need to address people properly. It's not a big deal.
Yeah, it is a big deal. Me being transgender or not has absolutely nothing to do with me taking a skills test on a computer. Absolutely nothing.
Yes! Am I not wording this properly? Your explanation is spot on.
No, you're not.
I didn't get this: This test is a test on the computer to test her/his ability TO READ EKGs.
From what you wrote.
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Originally Posted by colcat
Yeah, it is a big deal. Me being transgender or not has absolutely nothing to do with me taking a skills test on a computer. Absolutely nothing.
Then don't answer it and voice your objections to your employer.
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