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Medical Interpreter Final Questions AndAccurate Answers 2024-2025
Interpreter - A person who translates a
message spoken or signed
in one language into a
second language, and who
follows a code of
professional ethics.
what is Limited English proficiency? - The individual with a limited understanding of the
nuances and grammars of the English language which may not be as well understood as
it is likely not their native language.
What is informed consent? -Answer a communicative process between a patient and
health care provider in which treatment explanations are provided and risks associated
with such treatments are explained. This process allows opportunity for a patient to ask
questions. It culminates with the patient signing a Health Authority consent form that
states he/she is informed and understands the treatment and risks. Obtaining informed
consent is an ethical and legal obligation.
3 modes of interpreting: - Answer
consecutive - Answer * primary mode of interpreting.
* The interpreter waits until the speaker has finished speaking before rendering from
source language to target language.
*Can be conducted in long or short segments
*Used because it allows for a high level of accuracy and maximizes the flow of
communication when active participation is required from all parties.
,Simultaneous interpreting is when the interpreting of speech is continuous while a
speaker is still speaking; it simply occurs with a slight time lag, called décalage.
The mode is required during situations whereby there is no pausing of the speaker, like
in classroom presentations, team meetings, or conferences and during instruction that
does not require an immediate response from the listener.
Sight translation-oral rendition of text written in one language
to another language and is always direct .
NCIHC's National standards of practice (9): - Answer Accuracy, confidentiality,
impartiality, respect, cultural awareness, role boundaries, professionalism, professional
development, advocacy,
Accuracy (6) - Answer The interpreter conveys all messages accurately and completely
without addition omission or substitution
The interpreter reproduces the register style and tone of the speaker
The interpreter informs parties that everything spoken will be interpreted.
The interpreter dominates the flow of communication.
The interpreter corrects the interpretation mistakes.
The interpreter maintains transparency
confidentiality (2) - Answer The interpreter maintains confidentiality and does not
disclose information to other parties outside of the treating team, except consent is
, provided by the patient or where a legal duty so dictates.
The interpreter safeguards written information related to the patient in his or her
possession.
impartiality (2) - Answer The interpreter does not allow personal judgment or cultural
beliefs to interfere with objectivity
The interpreter discloses conflicts of interest and declines assignments when
appropriate
respect (4) - Answer Interpreters treat all parties with respect
The interpreter demonstrates respect utilizing professional and culturally appropriate
forms of respect
The interpreter promotes direct communication among the participants in the
encounter.
The interpreter promotes patient autonomy "(The right of patients to make decisions
about their medical care without their health care provider trying to influence the
decision)
cultural awareness (2) - Answer The interpreter strives to understand the cultures of the
languages he or she interprets, including biomedical culture.
The interpreter notifies all parties of any significant cultural misunderstanding that
takes place
role boundaries (3) - Answer The interpreter limits personal interaction with all parties
during the interpreting assignment
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