MEDICAL INTERPRETING SECTION 1
(THINGS TO STUDY) EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
linguistic barrier - Correct Answers -Differences in spoken language
conduit - Correct Answers -clearly repeats what is said in the target language without
adding or editing any part of the message
Barrier of Register - Correct Answers -differences in the level of language used.
culture broker - Correct Answers -Provides a cultural framework for understanding the
message being interpreted
systemic barrier - Correct Answers -differences in understanding the healthcare system
advocate - Correct Answers -takes action on behalf of the patient outside the bounds of
an interpreted session when the needs of the patient are not being met due to systemic
barriers
clarifier - Correct Answers -checks for understanding
cultural barrier - Correct Answers -differences in beliefs around health and illness
the four interpreter roles : - Correct Answers -conduit/message conveyer, clarifier,
culture broker, advocate
LEP: - Correct Answers -Limited English Proficiency
what are different types of jobs and interpreter may perform - Correct Answers --part
time or full time professional interpreters employed by heath care clinicians for face to
face or remote interpreting services
-qualified bilingual medical assistants, receptionist
-freelance or contract interpreters who provide on call professional interpretation in a
variety's of settings including heath care
what is the basic purpose of a medical interpreter - Correct Answers -facilitate
understanding in communication between two people who are speaking different
languages
(THINGS TO STUDY) EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
linguistic barrier - Correct Answers -Differences in spoken language
conduit - Correct Answers -clearly repeats what is said in the target language without
adding or editing any part of the message
Barrier of Register - Correct Answers -differences in the level of language used.
culture broker - Correct Answers -Provides a cultural framework for understanding the
message being interpreted
systemic barrier - Correct Answers -differences in understanding the healthcare system
advocate - Correct Answers -takes action on behalf of the patient outside the bounds of
an interpreted session when the needs of the patient are not being met due to systemic
barriers
clarifier - Correct Answers -checks for understanding
cultural barrier - Correct Answers -differences in beliefs around health and illness
the four interpreter roles : - Correct Answers -conduit/message conveyer, clarifier,
culture broker, advocate
LEP: - Correct Answers -Limited English Proficiency
what are different types of jobs and interpreter may perform - Correct Answers --part
time or full time professional interpreters employed by heath care clinicians for face to
face or remote interpreting services
-qualified bilingual medical assistants, receptionist
-freelance or contract interpreters who provide on call professional interpretation in a
variety's of settings including heath care
what is the basic purpose of a medical interpreter - Correct Answers -facilitate
understanding in communication between two people who are speaking different
languages
