Medical Interpreter questions n answers graded A+ 2024/2025

Medical InterpreterBasic Role of the Interpreter - correct answer The basic purpose of the medical interpreter is to facilitate understanding in communication between people speaking different languages. LEP - correct answer Limited English Proficiency Patient Roles of interpreter - correct answer 1.Conduit 2.Clarifier 3.Culture Broker 4.Advocate Conduit - correct answer No adjusting, no omitting, no adding, no editing, no polishing. Everything is interpreted as it is said. Clarifier - correct answer adjusting register, checking for understanding, making word pictures Culture Broker - correct answer providing a necessary cultural framework for understanding - clearing misunderstandings resulting from cultural differences The Advocate - correct answer assisting the patient in solving a problem 7 Ethics - correct answer 1.Confidentiality 2.Accuracy 3.Advocacy 4.Impartiality 5.Respect 6.Professionalism 7.Cultural Competency Confidentiality - correct answer Nothing that happens during a session is to be shared outside -- never disclosing information attained during a different session --- ( Imagine the patient being an english speaker, what information would be shared?) Accuracy & Completeness - correct answer Everything that is being said will be interpreted including how something is said and gesture Cultural Competency - correct answer communication in a cultural context Impartiality - correct answer neutral objective interpretation without any prejudices Respect - correct answer patient makes their own decisions and MUST be respected EX: do you need more information? do you need to talk to your family? etc Professionalism - correct answer * arrive on time * dress appropriate * withdraw if you : are not trained / subject matter makes you uncomfortable / conflict of interest * no gifts * (common sense) Advocacy - correct answer if health, welfare dignity is at risk ** careful analyzing of situation 4 Modes of interpreting - correct answer 1.Consecutive 2. Simultaneous 3. Sight Translation 4. Summary Consecutive - correct answer Interpreting with pauses Simultaneous - correct answer Interpeting while talking ( especially when emotional) Sight translation - correct answer NEVER Sight translate consent forms ( they should be summarized by the provider) , translate with provider in the room in case there are questions.