NBCMI CMI EXAM PRACTICE
HANDBOOK EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
musculoskeletal system - Answer-the system of bones and skeletal muscles that
support and protect the body and permit movement
endocrine system - Answer-the body's "slow" chemical communication system; a set of
glands that secrete hormones into the bloodstream
integumentary system - Answer-Consists of the skin, mucous membranes, hair, and nail
obstetrics - Answer-branch of medicine concerned with pregnancy and childbirth
emergency medicine - Answer-care of patients that requires sudden and immediate
action
orthopedics - Answer-Branch of medicine treating disorders of the skeletal system and
tissues related to movement
ophthalmology - Answer-study of the eye
NCIHC - Answer-National Council on Interpreting in Health Care
Cultural practices related to healthcare - Answer-how people think and feel about their
health and health problems, when and from whom they seek health care, and how they
respond to recommendations for lifestyle change, health-care interventions, and
treatment adherence.
medical interpreter role of conduit - Answer-This is the basic or default role of the
interpreter. The interpreter speaks exactly what has been said in the other language,
BECOMING THE VOICE OF THE PATIENT AND THE PROVIDER.
The purpose of the CMI certification program is to ensure that - Answer-the standards
met are those necessary for safe and ethical practice of the medical interpreter
profession.
Why do employees prefer certified interpreters - Answer-complete and accurate
interpretation, and promote patient safety.
The purposes of the National Board are to - Answer-. Develop, organize, oversee and
promote a national medical interpreter certification program in all languages.
• Promote patients and providers working with credentialed medical interpreters who
have met minimal national standards to provide accurate and safe interpretation.
HANDBOOK EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
musculoskeletal system - Answer-the system of bones and skeletal muscles that
support and protect the body and permit movement
endocrine system - Answer-the body's "slow" chemical communication system; a set of
glands that secrete hormones into the bloodstream
integumentary system - Answer-Consists of the skin, mucous membranes, hair, and nail
obstetrics - Answer-branch of medicine concerned with pregnancy and childbirth
emergency medicine - Answer-care of patients that requires sudden and immediate
action
orthopedics - Answer-Branch of medicine treating disorders of the skeletal system and
tissues related to movement
ophthalmology - Answer-study of the eye
NCIHC - Answer-National Council on Interpreting in Health Care
Cultural practices related to healthcare - Answer-how people think and feel about their
health and health problems, when and from whom they seek health care, and how they
respond to recommendations for lifestyle change, health-care interventions, and
treatment adherence.
medical interpreter role of conduit - Answer-This is the basic or default role of the
interpreter. The interpreter speaks exactly what has been said in the other language,
BECOMING THE VOICE OF THE PATIENT AND THE PROVIDER.
The purpose of the CMI certification program is to ensure that - Answer-the standards
met are those necessary for safe and ethical practice of the medical interpreter
profession.
Why do employees prefer certified interpreters - Answer-complete and accurate
interpretation, and promote patient safety.
The purposes of the National Board are to - Answer-. Develop, organize, oversee and
promote a national medical interpreter certification program in all languages.
• Promote patients and providers working with credentialed medical interpreters who
have met minimal national standards to provide accurate and safe interpretation.
