An interpreter is assisting with an inpatient admission form. What is the MOST appropriate mode of interpreting for the interpreter to use?
Sight Translation
What is the function of the prostate gland?
Produces a lubricating liquid for sperm
An interpreter has just lost a close fami...
CCHI Spanish Interpreting Exam
questions and answers
An interpreter is assisting with an inpatient admission form. What is the MOST appropriate
mode of interpreting for the interpreter to use? - answer Sight Translation
What is the function of the prostate gland? - answer Produces a lubricating liquid for sperm
An interpreter has just lost a close family member to suicide. A patient arrives in the emergency
room after surviving an attempted suicide. The interpreter begins to feel emotionally
overwhelmed during the interpretation. Which is the MOST appropriate action for the
interpreter to take? - answer A. Disqualify himself from the encounter.
A male interpreter has been assigned to interpret for a mother and child instructional class that
is required for all first-time mothers. The interpreter notices that one young woman is not
interacting with the instructor. Additionally, the mother is blushing and looking down. The
interpreter believes that he may be the cause of the mother's discomfort since in some cultures
it is shameful for women to talk about female hygiene in the presence of men. The interpreter
knows that a female colleague is the dedicated emergency interpreter that day and considers
calling her regarding this assignment.
Why is it important that the emergency interpreter for the day is female? - answer A. The
female interpreter could replace the male interpreter for this encounter.
A male interpreter has been assigned to interpret for a mother and child instructional class that
is required for all first-time mothers. The interpreter notices that one young woman is not
interacting with the instructor. Additionally, the mother is blushing and looking down. The
interpreter believes that he may be the cause of the mother's discomfort since in some cultures
it is shameful for women to talk about female hygiene in the presence of men. The interpreter
knows that a female colleague is the dedicated emergency interpreter that day and considers
calling her regarding this assignment.
, What led the interpreter to suspect that his presence was making the patient uncomfortable? -
answer The patient was sending non-verbal cues.
A male interpreter has been assigned to interpret for a mother and child instructional class that
is required for all first-time mothers. The interpreter notices that one young woman is not
interacting with the instructor. Additionally, the mother is blushing and looking down. The
interpreter believes that he may be the cause of the mother's discomfort since in some cultures
it is shameful for women to talk about female hygiene in the presence of men. The interpreter
knows that a female colleague is the dedicated emergency interpreter that day and considers
calling her regarding this assignment.
Which of the following is an example of female hygiene? - answer Perineal care
An interpreter is working with a new provider. What should the interpreter FIRST address with
the provider prior to the start of the encounter? - answer Inform the provider that everything
said will be interpreted
What is the name of the surgical procedure where part or all of the foreskin (prepuce) is
removed? - answer Circumcision
During a healthcare encounter, the patient is extremely expressive through gestures while
communicating with the provider. The provider misinterprets the gestures as a sign of anger.
Which is the MOST appropriate action for the interpreter to take? - answer Intervene
transparently and offer to clarify the cultural context of the gestures to the provider.
After a healthcare appointment, the patient has a question about getting medical insurance.
Which is the MOST appropriate action for the interpreter to take? - answer A. Refer the patient
to the hospital's Social Work or Financial Services Department.
Arrhythmia is an indication that which of the following body systems is functioning abnormally?
- answer Cardiovascular system
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