MEDICAL INTERPRETING FINAL EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
What are the 4 modes of interpreting? - Answer-Consecutive Interpreting
Sight translation
Simultaneous interpreting
Summerization
Name 3 strategies the interpreter can use when one speaker doesn't pause to let you
interpret? - Answer-Explain in the pre session and then raise hand
??
What is a high register term and what are the interpreter's options if a doctor uses high
register terms? - Answer-They are complex language, the interpreter can choose to use
a lower register term
What are the steps to intervening in an interpreted encounter? - Answer-1. Be alert to
potential culture bumps
2. explain to patient and provider
3. Give context
4. Let provider decide
5. Return to interpret
What is the motto of the clarifier? - Answer-It is faithful and checking to see if they
understand
16. What does "transparency" in the interpreted encounter refer to? - Answer-The
interpreter will more from roles and will always help the patient
Where should the interpreter sit during a routine medical interview? - Answer-at a 45
degree
What should the interpreter do if a family member starts to consult with the patient
during the medical interview? - Answer-Interpret everything
When is it appropriate to use the simultaneous mode of interpreting? - Answer-It makes
the communication more clear and both parties and understand
When is it appropriate to use both the consecutive and simultaneous modes of
interpreting within one session? - Answer-When the situation calls for it, like family
members in the room or when the doctor consults his nurse
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
What are the 4 modes of interpreting? - Answer-Consecutive Interpreting
Sight translation
Simultaneous interpreting
Summerization
Name 3 strategies the interpreter can use when one speaker doesn't pause to let you
interpret? - Answer-Explain in the pre session and then raise hand
??
What is a high register term and what are the interpreter's options if a doctor uses high
register terms? - Answer-They are complex language, the interpreter can choose to use
a lower register term
What are the steps to intervening in an interpreted encounter? - Answer-1. Be alert to
potential culture bumps
2. explain to patient and provider
3. Give context
4. Let provider decide
5. Return to interpret
What is the motto of the clarifier? - Answer-It is faithful and checking to see if they
understand
16. What does "transparency" in the interpreted encounter refer to? - Answer-The
interpreter will more from roles and will always help the patient
Where should the interpreter sit during a routine medical interview? - Answer-at a 45
degree
What should the interpreter do if a family member starts to consult with the patient
during the medical interview? - Answer-Interpret everything
When is it appropriate to use the simultaneous mode of interpreting? - Answer-It makes
the communication more clear and both parties and understand
When is it appropriate to use both the consecutive and simultaneous modes of
interpreting within one session? - Answer-When the situation calls for it, like family
members in the room or when the doctor consults his nurse
