CCHI Ethics exam questions with 100% correct answers.

an interpreter directs a patient who asks him or her for a ride home to appropriate resources within the institution. respect an interpreter may tell the patient and provider to address each other, rather than the interpreter. respect in greetings, an interpreter uses appropriate titles for both patient and provider. respect an interpreter avoids interpreting for a family member or close friend. impartiality an interpreter does not reveal personal feelings through words, tone of voice, or body language. impartiality an interpreter does not leave notes on an interpreting session in public view confidentiality an interpreter does not discuss a patient's case with family or community members without the patient's consent. confidentiality when asking for clarification, an interpreter says to all parties, "I, the interpreter, did not understand, so I am going to ask for an explanation." accuracy an interpreter who has omitted an important word corrects the mistake as soon as possible. accuracy an interpreter may ask a speaker to pause or slow down. accuracy an interpreter may explain the interpreting process to a provider by saying "everything you say will be repeated to the patient." accuracy unless there is no equivalent in the patient's language, an interpreter does not substitute simpler explanations for medical terms a provider uses, but may ask the speaker to re-express themselves in language more easily understood by the other party. accuracy an interpreter repeats all that is said, even if it seems redundant, irrelevant, or rude. accuracy an interpreter learns about the traditional remedies some patients may use cultural awareness if a provider asks a patient who is fasting for religious reasons to take an oral medication, an interpreter may call attention to the potential conflict. cultural awareness an interpreter does not share or elicit overly personal information in conversations with a patient. role boundaries an interpreter never advises a patient on health care questions, but redirects the patient to ask the provider role boundaries an interpreter who is also a nurse does not confer with another provider in the patient's presence, without reporting what is said role boundaries an interpreter accurately represents his or her credentials. professionalism an interpreter asks about the nature of the assignment and reviews relevant terminology professionalism an interpreter who is unfamiliar with a highly technical medical term asks for an explanation before continuing to interpret professionalism when asked to sight translate a surgery consent form, an interpreter instead asks the provider to explain its content and then interprets the explanation. professionalism an interpreter does not blame others for his or her interpreting errors. professionalism an interpreter on a lengthy assignment indicates when fatigue might compromise interpreting accuracy. professionalism an interpreter does not spread rumors that would discredit another interpreter. professionalism an interpreter dresses appropriately and arrives on time for appointments. professionalism an interpreter stays up to date on changes in medical terminology or regional slang professional development an interpreter consults with colleagues about a challenging assignment. professional development an experienced interpreter mentors novice interpreters. professional development an interpreter attends professional workshops and conferences. professional development an interpreter may intervene on behalf of a patient with a life-threatening allergy, if the condition has been overlooked. advocacy