FINAL EXAM MEDICAL INTERPRETER
EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
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? - Answer-
Wordreference.com
Google Translator
Linguee.com
Both A and C**
**correct answer
Which of the following is included in the interpreting process?: - 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? - Answer-electrocardiogram
What is a myocardial infarction? - Answer-heart attack
HIPAA is an acronym for: - Answer-Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
The Standards of Practice describe what is considered: - Answer-Best practice in the
profession to insure a consistent quality
Which behavior is appropriate for a professional medical interpreter? - Answer-
Interpreter arrives 15 minutes before a scheduled appointment
Which is an inappropriate behavior for a professional medical interpreter? - Answer-
Interpreter becomes involved in a patient's life
To uphold the public's trust in the interpreting profession: - Answer-Professionalism
, To prevent harm to the parties that the interpreter serves: - Answer-Advocacy
To clarify the scope and limits of the interpreting role, in order to avoid conflicts of
interest: - Answer-Role Boundaries
As you are leaving the building you run into the brother of the patient for whom you just
interpreted. The brother is glad to see you and wants to know how the appointment
went. What do you do? - Answer-Explain that you are not at liberty to discuss
confidential patient information
The standard of practice known as accuracy is best described as: - Answer-Interpreters
strive to render the message accurately, conveying the content and spirit of the original
message
The standard of practice "impartiality" is to eliminate: - Answer-the effect of interpreter
bias or preference
A professional interpreter accepts all sight translation: - Answer-No matter the length of
the document
Only if the patient is unable to read
If requested by the clinic secretary
None of the above**
**correct answer
Who mediates and negotiates complex processes within organizations, government,
communities, and between interest groups or countries serving as intermediaries at the
most basic level bridging the gap by communicating di!erences and similarities between
cultures? - Answer-Cultural Broker
The acronym "CLAS" stands for: - Answer-Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate
Services
Which best defines cultural competency? - Answer-The ability to understand,
communicate, with and effectively interact with people across cultures
What are the three categories of the CLAS standards? - Answer-Culturally Competent
Care, Language Access Services, Organizational Supports for Cultural Competence
What is the name of the organization that mandates the implementation of the CLAS
standard in healthcare? - Answer-Office of Minority Health
EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
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? - Answer-
Wordreference.com
Google Translator
Linguee.com
Both A and C**
**correct answer
Which of the following is included in the interpreting process?: - 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? - Answer-electrocardiogram
What is a myocardial infarction? - Answer-heart attack
HIPAA is an acronym for: - Answer-Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
The Standards of Practice describe what is considered: - Answer-Best practice in the
profession to insure a consistent quality
Which behavior is appropriate for a professional medical interpreter? - Answer-
Interpreter arrives 15 minutes before a scheduled appointment
Which is an inappropriate behavior for a professional medical interpreter? - Answer-
Interpreter becomes involved in a patient's life
To uphold the public's trust in the interpreting profession: - Answer-Professionalism
, To prevent harm to the parties that the interpreter serves: - Answer-Advocacy
To clarify the scope and limits of the interpreting role, in order to avoid conflicts of
interest: - Answer-Role Boundaries
As you are leaving the building you run into the brother of the patient for whom you just
interpreted. The brother is glad to see you and wants to know how the appointment
went. What do you do? - Answer-Explain that you are not at liberty to discuss
confidential patient information
The standard of practice known as accuracy is best described as: - Answer-Interpreters
strive to render the message accurately, conveying the content and spirit of the original
message
The standard of practice "impartiality" is to eliminate: - Answer-the effect of interpreter
bias or preference
A professional interpreter accepts all sight translation: - Answer-No matter the length of
the document
Only if the patient is unable to read
If requested by the clinic secretary
None of the above**
**correct answer
Who mediates and negotiates complex processes within organizations, government,
communities, and between interest groups or countries serving as intermediaries at the
most basic level bridging the gap by communicating di!erences and similarities between
cultures? - Answer-Cultural Broker
The acronym "CLAS" stands for: - Answer-Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate
Services
Which best defines cultural competency? - Answer-The ability to understand,
communicate, with and effectively interact with people across cultures
What are the three categories of the CLAS standards? - Answer-Culturally Competent
Care, Language Access Services, Organizational Supports for Cultural Competence
What is the name of the organization that mandates the implementation of the CLAS
standard in healthcare? - Answer-Office of Minority Health
