PRACTICE SECOND TEST NCIHC
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100%
CORRECT
NCIHC - ANSWER-National Council on Interpreting in Health Care
1.ACCURACY - ANSWER-OBJECTIVE:
To enable other parties to know precisely what each speaker has said.
1.ACCURACY - ANSWER-The interpreter renders all messages accurately and
completely, without adding, omitting, or substituting.
1.ACCURACY - ANSWER-For example, an interpreter repeats all that is said, even if it
seems redundant, irrelevant, or rude.
1.ACCURACY - ANSWER-The interpreter replicates the register, style, and tone of the
speaker.
1.ACCURACY - ANSWER-For example, unless there is no equivalent in the patient's
language, an interpreter does not substitute simpler explanations for medical terms a
provider uses, but may ask the speaker to re-express themselves in language more
easily understood by the other party.
1.ACCURACY - ANSWER-The interpreter advises parties that everything said will be
interpreted.
1.ACCURACY - ANSWER-For example, an interpreter may explain the interpreting
process to a provider by saying "everything you say will be repeated to the patient."
1.ACCURACY - ANSWER-The interpreter manages the flow of communication.
1.ACCURACY - ANSWER-For example, an interpreter may ask a speaker to pause or
slow down.
1.ACCURACY - ANSWER-The interpreter corrects errors in interpretation.
1.ACCURACY - ANSWER-For example, an interpreter who has omitted an important
word corrects the mistake as soon as possible.
1.ACCURACY - ANSWER-The interpreter maintains transparency.
, 1.ACCURACY - ANSWER-For example, when asking for clarification, an interpreter
says to all parties, "I, the interpreter, did not understand, so I am going to ask for an
explanation."
2.CONFIDENTIALITY - ANSWER-OBJECTIVE:
To honor the private and personal nature of the health care interaction and maintain
trust among all parties.
2.CONFIDENTIALITY - ANSWER-The interpreter maintains confidentiality and does not
disclose information outside the treating team, except with the patient's consent or if
required by law
2.CONFIDENTIALITY - ANSWER-For example, an interpreter does not discuss a
patient's case with family or community members without the patient's consent.
2.CONFIDENTIALITY - ANSWER-The interpreter protects written patient information in
his or her possession.
2.CONFIDENTIALITY - ANSWER-For example, an interpreter does not leave notes on
an interpreting session in public view
3.IMPARTIALITY - ANSWER-OBJECTIVE:
To eliminate the effect of interpreter bias or preference.
3.IMPARTIALITY - ANSWER-The interpreter does not allow personal judgments or
cultural values to influence objectivity
3.IMPARTIALITY - ANSWER-For example, an interpreter does not reveal personal
feelings through words, tone of voice, or body language
3.IMPARTIALITY - ANSWER-The interpreter discloses potential conflicts of interest,
withdrawingfrom assignments if necessary.
3.IMPARTIALITY - ANSWER-For example, an interpreter avoids interpreting for a family
member or close friend.
5.CULTURAL AWARENESS - ANSWER-OBJECTIVE:
To facilitate communication across cultural differences.
5.CULTURAL AWARENESS - ANSWER-The interpreter strives to understand the
cultures associated with the languages he or she interprets, including biomedical
culture.
5.CULTURAL AWARENESS - ANSWER-For example, an interpreter learns about the
traditional remedies some patients may use
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100%
CORRECT
NCIHC - ANSWER-National Council on Interpreting in Health Care
1.ACCURACY - ANSWER-OBJECTIVE:
To enable other parties to know precisely what each speaker has said.
1.ACCURACY - ANSWER-The interpreter renders all messages accurately and
completely, without adding, omitting, or substituting.
1.ACCURACY - ANSWER-For example, an interpreter repeats all that is said, even if it
seems redundant, irrelevant, or rude.
1.ACCURACY - ANSWER-The interpreter replicates the register, style, and tone of the
speaker.
1.ACCURACY - ANSWER-For example, unless there is no equivalent in the patient's
language, an interpreter does not substitute simpler explanations for medical terms a
provider uses, but may ask the speaker to re-express themselves in language more
easily understood by the other party.
1.ACCURACY - ANSWER-The interpreter advises parties that everything said will be
interpreted.
1.ACCURACY - ANSWER-For example, an interpreter may explain the interpreting
process to a provider by saying "everything you say will be repeated to the patient."
1.ACCURACY - ANSWER-The interpreter manages the flow of communication.
1.ACCURACY - ANSWER-For example, an interpreter may ask a speaker to pause or
slow down.
1.ACCURACY - ANSWER-The interpreter corrects errors in interpretation.
1.ACCURACY - ANSWER-For example, an interpreter who has omitted an important
word corrects the mistake as soon as possible.
1.ACCURACY - ANSWER-The interpreter maintains transparency.
, 1.ACCURACY - ANSWER-For example, when asking for clarification, an interpreter
says to all parties, "I, the interpreter, did not understand, so I am going to ask for an
explanation."
2.CONFIDENTIALITY - ANSWER-OBJECTIVE:
To honor the private and personal nature of the health care interaction and maintain
trust among all parties.
2.CONFIDENTIALITY - ANSWER-The interpreter maintains confidentiality and does not
disclose information outside the treating team, except with the patient's consent or if
required by law
2.CONFIDENTIALITY - ANSWER-For example, an interpreter does not discuss a
patient's case with family or community members without the patient's consent.
2.CONFIDENTIALITY - ANSWER-The interpreter protects written patient information in
his or her possession.
2.CONFIDENTIALITY - ANSWER-For example, an interpreter does not leave notes on
an interpreting session in public view
3.IMPARTIALITY - ANSWER-OBJECTIVE:
To eliminate the effect of interpreter bias or preference.
3.IMPARTIALITY - ANSWER-The interpreter does not allow personal judgments or
cultural values to influence objectivity
3.IMPARTIALITY - ANSWER-For example, an interpreter does not reveal personal
feelings through words, tone of voice, or body language
3.IMPARTIALITY - ANSWER-The interpreter discloses potential conflicts of interest,
withdrawingfrom assignments if necessary.
3.IMPARTIALITY - ANSWER-For example, an interpreter avoids interpreting for a family
member or close friend.
5.CULTURAL AWARENESS - ANSWER-OBJECTIVE:
To facilitate communication across cultural differences.
5.CULTURAL AWARENESS - ANSWER-The interpreter strives to understand the
cultures associated with the languages he or she interprets, including biomedical
culture.
5.CULTURAL AWARENESS - ANSWER-For example, an interpreter learns about the
traditional remedies some patients may use
