MEDICAL INTERPRETER STANDARDS
PRACTICE EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
CODE OF ETHICS for NCIHC - Answer--The interpreter treats as confidential, within
the treating team, all information learned in the performance of their professional duties,
while observing relevant requirements regarding disclosure.
-The interpreter strives to render the message accurately, conveying the content and
spirit of the original message, taking into consideration its cultural context.
-The interpreter strives to maintain impartiality and refrains from counseling, advising or
projecting personal biases or beliefs.
-The interpreter maintains the boundaries of the professional role, refraining from
personal involvement.
-The interpreter continuously strives to develop awareness of his/her own and other
(including biomedical) cultures encountered in the performance of their professional
duties.
-The interpreter treats all parties with respect.
-When the patient's health, well-being, or dignity is at risk, the interpreter may be
justified in acting as an advocate. Advocacy is understood as an action taken on behalf
of an individual that goes beyond facilitating communication, with the intention of
supporting good health outcomes. Advocacy must only be undertaken after careful and
thoughtful analysis of the situation and if other less intrusive actions have not resolved
the problem.
-The interpreter strives to continually further his/her knowledge and skills.
-The interpreter must at all times act in a professional and ethical manner.
IMIA (International Medical Interpreters Association) Standards - Answer-Guideposts in
the development of educational and training programs.
Evaluation tool for training, practicums or self-assessments.
Preparation of health care providers to work with interpreters
Foundation for the IMIA certification examination (provided by the National Board)
PRACTICE EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
CODE OF ETHICS for NCIHC - Answer--The interpreter treats as confidential, within
the treating team, all information learned in the performance of their professional duties,
while observing relevant requirements regarding disclosure.
-The interpreter strives to render the message accurately, conveying the content and
spirit of the original message, taking into consideration its cultural context.
-The interpreter strives to maintain impartiality and refrains from counseling, advising or
projecting personal biases or beliefs.
-The interpreter maintains the boundaries of the professional role, refraining from
personal involvement.
-The interpreter continuously strives to develop awareness of his/her own and other
(including biomedical) cultures encountered in the performance of their professional
duties.
-The interpreter treats all parties with respect.
-When the patient's health, well-being, or dignity is at risk, the interpreter may be
justified in acting as an advocate. Advocacy is understood as an action taken on behalf
of an individual that goes beyond facilitating communication, with the intention of
supporting good health outcomes. Advocacy must only be undertaken after careful and
thoughtful analysis of the situation and if other less intrusive actions have not resolved
the problem.
-The interpreter strives to continually further his/her knowledge and skills.
-The interpreter must at all times act in a professional and ethical manner.
IMIA (International Medical Interpreters Association) Standards - Answer-Guideposts in
the development of educational and training programs.
Evaluation tool for training, practicums or self-assessments.
Preparation of health care providers to work with interpreters
Foundation for the IMIA certification examination (provided by the National Board)
