corechi exam practice test 2 questions and answers
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35 Multiple choice questions
Term 1 of 35
While the provider is speaking, a husband and wife start a side conversation about whether the
husband should have a procedure.
Which is the MOST appropriate action for the interpreter to take?
A. Switch to simultaneous mode.
C. Pause the session and ask everyone to speak one at a time.
B. Keep this private conversation from the provider.
D. Continue interpreting the provider's utterance in consecutive mode for consistency.
Term 2 of 35
What is the function of the prostate gland?
C. Produces urine
D. Produces hormones to help regulate metabolism
A. Produces a lubricating liquid for sperm
B. Produces testosterone
Term 3 of 35
What is astigmatism?
B. An acute inflammation of the retina
A. An acute disease of the optical nerve
D. A chronic inflammation of the eyelid
C. An anatomical malformation of the cornea or lens
,Term 4 of 35
In a healthcare encounter, the patient uses a word that has multiple meanings depending on
the region or country the patient is from.
Which is the BEST action for an interpreter to take?
C. Interpret to the best of their ability, and after the encounter has concluded, debrief
with the physician on the potential linguistic difference.
D. Based on the context of the message, relay what the interpreter thinks the patient
means.
A. Let the physician know that the interpreter needs to clarify the word with the patient
for a potential linguistic difference.
B. Inform the provider that the patient has used a word that the interpreter doesn't
understand and suggest that the provider request a telephone interpreter from the
patient's home country.
Term 5 of 35
As part of the male reproductive system, the prostate gland's primary function is to secrete a
slightly alkaline fluid that forms part of the seminal fluid, a fluid that carries sperm.
True
False
Term 6 of 35
After the physician explains the risks and benefits of a proposed procedure, she will ask the
patient to sign which of the following forms?
B. Durable power of attorney
D. Advance directive
C. Informed consent
A. Living will
,Term 7 of 35
After a healthcare appointment, the patient has a question about getting medical insurance.
Which is the MOST appropriate action for the interpreter to take?
C. Recommend to the patient a good insurance broker who speaks the patient's
language.
A. Inform the patient that this request is outside the interpreter's role.
B. Refer the patient to the state Medicaid office.
D. Refer the patient to the hospital's Social Work or Financial Services Department.
Term 8 of 35
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?
D. Female interpreters have better rapport with female patients than male interpreters.
C. The female interpreter could replace the male interpreter for this encounter.
B. Female interpreters have better interpreting skills than male interpreters.
A. The female interpreter might have better insight into the patient's behavior.
, Term 9 of 35
During a healthcare encounter at a follow-up appointment for a cancer patient, the spouse
whispers to the interpreter in English that if her spouse has a terminal diagnosis, not to
interpret that to the patient. The provider does not hear the request.
Which is the BEST action for an interpreter to take?
D. Interpret the spouse's request to the provider and then, maintaining transparency with
the provider, suggest to the spouse to share with the doctor their reason behind the
request.
C. Agree to omit that information.
A. Interpret the spouse's request to the provider and then tell the spouse that the
interpreter must interpret everything.
B. Disregard the spouse's request without explanation and continue interpreting.
Term 10 of 35
Arrhythmia is an indication that which of the following body systems is functioning
abnormally?
B. Reproductive system
C. Cardiovascular system
A. Respiratory system
D. Digestive system
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