Final Exam Medical Interpreter Study
Guide Exam Questions and Answers
What is the meaning of the root "Derma."? - CORRECT ANSWER-Skin
What is the root word in the term "Asymptomatic"? - CORRECT ANSWER-symptom
Which are the four (4) specific roles of the interpreter? - CORRECT ANSWER-Count
Convertor, Message Clarifier, Cultural Broker, Advocate
Which of the following best describes a pre-session? - CORRECT ANSWER-A brief
meeting with the provider/patient prior to the encounter to introduce yourself and
establish expectations
What is the triadic encounter? - CORRECT ANSWER-A three-way encounter between
patient, provider, and interpreter
Which is the basic element of a word and gives a medical term its basic meaning? -
CORRECT ANSWER-root
What is the di!erence between an interpreter and a translator? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Interpreters work in spoken or sign language, translators work in written language
What is advocacy? - CORRECT ANSWER-Any action an interpreter takes on behalf of
the patient outside of the bounds of an interpreted interview
What is a cultural barrier? - CORRECT ANSWER-Differences in culture that lead to
dissimilar expectations of behavior that affect the meaning of the communication
What is the meaning of the root "Hepat"? - CORRECT ANSWER-Liver
Which of the following best describes the consecutive mode of interpreting? -
CORRECT ANSWER-A short- or long - utterance is spoken following a pause for the
interpreter to interpret the utterance
Which of the following best describes sight translation? - CORRECT ANSWER-reading
a written document and interpreting it into the target language
Which of the following is the most appropriate environment for simultaneous
interpretation? - CORRECT ANSWER-A conference consisting of a large quantity of
people
, Which of the following best describes the simultaneous mode of interpreting? -
CORRECT ANSWER-The speaker continuously speaks while the interpreter interprets
while lagging behind one thought
When a patient explains for a long time, what should the interpreter do? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Asks the patient to stop so the interpreter can interpret "piece by piece"
everything that is being said
You are in the middle of an interpreting assignment when suddenly the speaker says a
word with which you are not familiar. Which of the following below is a recommended,
reputable source you should consult in order to acquire the word's meaning? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Wordreference.com
Google Translator
Linguee.com
Both A and C**
**correct answer
Which of the following is included in the interpreting process?: - CORRECT ANSWER-
Attending (listening to the message)
Remembering the message
Translating the message in your head
All of the above**
**correct answer
What does EKG stand for? - CORRECT ANSWER-electrocardiogram
What is a myocardial infarction? - CORRECT ANSWER-heart attack
HIPAA is an acronym for: - CORRECT ANSWER-Health Insurance Portability and
Accountability Act
The Standards of Practice describe what is considered: - CORRECT ANSWER-Best
practice in the profession to insure a consistent quality
Which behavior is appropriate for a professional medical interpreter? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Interpreter arrives 15 minutes before a scheduled appointment
Guide Exam Questions and Answers
What is the meaning of the root "Derma."? - CORRECT ANSWER-Skin
What is the root word in the term "Asymptomatic"? - CORRECT ANSWER-symptom
Which are the four (4) specific roles of the interpreter? - CORRECT ANSWER-Count
Convertor, Message Clarifier, Cultural Broker, Advocate
Which of the following best describes a pre-session? - CORRECT ANSWER-A brief
meeting with the provider/patient prior to the encounter to introduce yourself and
establish expectations
What is the triadic encounter? - CORRECT ANSWER-A three-way encounter between
patient, provider, and interpreter
Which is the basic element of a word and gives a medical term its basic meaning? -
CORRECT ANSWER-root
What is the di!erence between an interpreter and a translator? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Interpreters work in spoken or sign language, translators work in written language
What is advocacy? - CORRECT ANSWER-Any action an interpreter takes on behalf of
the patient outside of the bounds of an interpreted interview
What is a cultural barrier? - CORRECT ANSWER-Differences in culture that lead to
dissimilar expectations of behavior that affect the meaning of the communication
What is the meaning of the root "Hepat"? - CORRECT ANSWER-Liver
Which of the following best describes the consecutive mode of interpreting? -
CORRECT ANSWER-A short- or long - utterance is spoken following a pause for the
interpreter to interpret the utterance
Which of the following best describes sight translation? - CORRECT ANSWER-reading
a written document and interpreting it into the target language
Which of the following is the most appropriate environment for simultaneous
interpretation? - CORRECT ANSWER-A conference consisting of a large quantity of
people
, Which of the following best describes the simultaneous mode of interpreting? -
CORRECT ANSWER-The speaker continuously speaks while the interpreter interprets
while lagging behind one thought
When a patient explains for a long time, what should the interpreter do? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Asks the patient to stop so the interpreter can interpret "piece by piece"
everything that is being said
You are in the middle of an interpreting assignment when suddenly the speaker says a
word with which you are not familiar. Which of the following below is a recommended,
reputable source you should consult in order to acquire the word's meaning? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Wordreference.com
Google Translator
Linguee.com
Both A and C**
**correct answer
Which of the following is included in the interpreting process?: - CORRECT ANSWER-
Attending (listening to the message)
Remembering the message
Translating the message in your head
All of the above**
**correct answer
What does EKG stand for? - CORRECT ANSWER-electrocardiogram
What is a myocardial infarction? - CORRECT ANSWER-heart attack
HIPAA is an acronym for: - CORRECT ANSWER-Health Insurance Portability and
Accountability Act
The Standards of Practice describe what is considered: - CORRECT ANSWER-Best
practice in the profession to insure a consistent quality
Which behavior is appropriate for a professional medical interpreter? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Interpreter arrives 15 minutes before a scheduled appointment
