Healthcare Medical Interpreting Final
Questions Answers Latest Verified
What is community interpreting? - CORRECT ANSWER-Interpreting performed in the
community for individuals who use community services and don't speak the language
that the service is provided in
Define medical interpreting - CORRECT ANSWER-Interpreting in healthcare settings for
users and providers
Are medical interpreters community interpreters? - CORRECT ANSWER-Yes, since
healthcare is a community service
What is the purpose of interpreting? - CORRECT ANSWER-To facilitate direct
communication between 2 or more parties who do not share a common language.
Describe communicative autonomy - CORRECT ANSWER-The capacity of each party
in an encounter to be responsible for and in control of his or her own communication
Which area of community interpreting has become the most professionalized? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Medical or healthcare interpreting
List the minimum requirements for a community interpreter to practice as an interpreter?
- CORRECT ANSWER-- Be 18 years old
- Have a high school or secondary school diploma or equivalent
- Have proof of language proficiency in all working languages
- Have a certificate for 40 hours of interpreter training
Describe the difference between a certificate and certification - CORRECT ANSWER-
Certificate is piece of paper while certification is a process by which a 3rd party attests
to or certifies an individual is qualified to to provide a particular service
Which kinds of organizations develop recognized certification programs for interpreters?
- CORRECT ANSWER--National Board for Certified Medical Interpreters (NBCMI)
-Certification Commission for Healthcare Interpreters (CCHI)
-Washington state certification for medical & social service interpreters
If you graduate successfully from a 40-hour interpreting program, are you certified? -
CORRECT ANSWER-No! You are a qualified professional interpreter
Name the organizations in the United States that provide national medical interpreter
certification - CORRECT ANSWER--National Board for Certified Medical Interpreters
(NBCMI)
, -Certification Commission for Healthcare Interpreters (CCHI)
Is there national U.S. certification for community interpreters? - CORRECT ANSWER-
No. There is a state certification, in the state of Washington ONLY, for both medical and
social services interpreters.
What is a code of ethics? - CORRECT ANSWER-A set of principles or values that
govern the conduct of members of a profession while they are engaged in the
enactment of that profession
Why do ethics matter? - CORRECT ANSWER-They help you make decisions in difficult
situations. They guide you about "right and wrong" in your work and conduct.
List some differences between ethics and standards of practice - CORRECT ANSWER-
-Ethics are the rules while standards are the guidelines
-Ethics is what to do while standards is how to do it
-Ethics is the product while standards is the recipe
-Ethics is the final destination while standards is the roadmap
What does NCIHC stand for? - CORRECT ANSWER-National Council on Interpreting in
Health Care
In what year did NCIHC publish the National Code of Ethics for Interpreters in
Healthcare? - CORRECT ANSWER-July 2004
Name the nine principles in the NCIHC code of ethics. - CORRECT ANSWER-1.
Accuracy
2. Confidentiality
3. Impartiality
4. Respect
5. Cultural Awareness
6. Role Boundaries
7. Professionalism
8. Professional Development
9. Advocacy
Do you really have to interpret EVERYTHING that is stated? - CORRECT ANSWER-
YES
If you arrive and you know the person you're supposed to interpret for, what three steps
should you take immediately? - CORRECT ANSWER-1. Disclose the conflict to all
parties.
2. Try to withdraw.
3. If everyone presents asks you to stay, decide if you can be impartial and if the
client/patient really benefits from your staying.
Questions Answers Latest Verified
What is community interpreting? - CORRECT ANSWER-Interpreting performed in the
community for individuals who use community services and don't speak the language
that the service is provided in
Define medical interpreting - CORRECT ANSWER-Interpreting in healthcare settings for
users and providers
Are medical interpreters community interpreters? - CORRECT ANSWER-Yes, since
healthcare is a community service
What is the purpose of interpreting? - CORRECT ANSWER-To facilitate direct
communication between 2 or more parties who do not share a common language.
Describe communicative autonomy - CORRECT ANSWER-The capacity of each party
in an encounter to be responsible for and in control of his or her own communication
Which area of community interpreting has become the most professionalized? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Medical or healthcare interpreting
List the minimum requirements for a community interpreter to practice as an interpreter?
- CORRECT ANSWER-- Be 18 years old
- Have a high school or secondary school diploma or equivalent
- Have proof of language proficiency in all working languages
- Have a certificate for 40 hours of interpreter training
Describe the difference between a certificate and certification - CORRECT ANSWER-
Certificate is piece of paper while certification is a process by which a 3rd party attests
to or certifies an individual is qualified to to provide a particular service
Which kinds of organizations develop recognized certification programs for interpreters?
- CORRECT ANSWER--National Board for Certified Medical Interpreters (NBCMI)
-Certification Commission for Healthcare Interpreters (CCHI)
-Washington state certification for medical & social service interpreters
If you graduate successfully from a 40-hour interpreting program, are you certified? -
CORRECT ANSWER-No! You are a qualified professional interpreter
Name the organizations in the United States that provide national medical interpreter
certification - CORRECT ANSWER--National Board for Certified Medical Interpreters
(NBCMI)
, -Certification Commission for Healthcare Interpreters (CCHI)
Is there national U.S. certification for community interpreters? - CORRECT ANSWER-
No. There is a state certification, in the state of Washington ONLY, for both medical and
social services interpreters.
What is a code of ethics? - CORRECT ANSWER-A set of principles or values that
govern the conduct of members of a profession while they are engaged in the
enactment of that profession
Why do ethics matter? - CORRECT ANSWER-They help you make decisions in difficult
situations. They guide you about "right and wrong" in your work and conduct.
List some differences between ethics and standards of practice - CORRECT ANSWER-
-Ethics are the rules while standards are the guidelines
-Ethics is what to do while standards is how to do it
-Ethics is the product while standards is the recipe
-Ethics is the final destination while standards is the roadmap
What does NCIHC stand for? - CORRECT ANSWER-National Council on Interpreting in
Health Care
In what year did NCIHC publish the National Code of Ethics for Interpreters in
Healthcare? - CORRECT ANSWER-July 2004
Name the nine principles in the NCIHC code of ethics. - CORRECT ANSWER-1.
Accuracy
2. Confidentiality
3. Impartiality
4. Respect
5. Cultural Awareness
6. Role Boundaries
7. Professionalism
8. Professional Development
9. Advocacy
Do you really have to interpret EVERYTHING that is stated? - CORRECT ANSWER-
YES
If you arrive and you know the person you're supposed to interpret for, what three steps
should you take immediately? - CORRECT ANSWER-1. Disclose the conflict to all
parties.
2. Try to withdraw.
3. If everyone presents asks you to stay, decide if you can be impartial and if the
client/patient really benefits from your staying.
