CCHI Spanish Interpreting Exam
UPDATED ACTUAL Exam Questions and
CORRECT Answers
Sight Translation - CORRECT ANSWER - An interpreter is assisting with an inpatient
admission form. What is the MOST appropriate mode of interpreting for the interpreter to use?
Produces a lubricating liquid for sperm - CORRECT ANSWER - What is the function of
the prostate gland?
A. Disqualify himself from the encounter. - CORRECT ANSWER - An interpreter has just
lost a close family member to suicide. A patient arrives in the emergency room after surviving an
attempted suicide. The interpreter begins to feel emotionally overwhelmed during the
interpretation. Which is the MOST appropriate action for the interpreter to take?
A. The female interpreter could replace the male interpreter for this encounter. - CORRECT
ANSWER - A male interpreter has been assigned to interpret for a mother and child
instructional class that is required for all first-time mothers. The interpreter notices that one
young woman is not interacting with the instructor. Additionally, the mother is blushing and
looking down. The interpreter believes that he may be the cause of the mother's discomfort since
in some cultures it is shameful for women to talk about female hygiene in the presence of men.
The interpreter knows that a female colleague is the dedicated emergency interpreter that day and
considers calling her regarding this assignment.
Why is it important that the emergency interpreter for the day is female?
The patient was sending non-verbal cues. - CORRECT ANSWER - A male interpreter has
been assigned to interpret for a mother and child instructional class that is required for all first-
time mothers. The interpreter notices that one young woman is not interacting with the instructor.
Additionally, the mother is blushing and looking down. The interpreter believes that he may be
the cause of the mother's discomfort since in some cultures it is shameful for women to talk
about female hygiene in the presence of men. The interpreter knows that a female colleague is
the dedicated emergency interpreter that day and considers calling her regarding this assignment.
, What led the interpreter to suspect that his presence was making the patient uncomfortable?
Perineal care - CORRECT ANSWER - A male interpreter has been assigned to interpret
for a mother and child instructional class that is required for all first-time mothers. The
interpreter notices that one young woman is not interacting with the instructor. Additionally, the
mother is blushing and looking down. The interpreter believes that he may be the cause of the
mother's discomfort since in some cultures it is shameful for women to talk about female hygiene
in the presence of men. The interpreter knows that a female colleague is the dedicated emergency
interpreter that day and considers calling her regarding this assignment.
Which of the following is an example of female hygiene?
Inform the provider that everything said will be interpreted - CORRECT ANSWER - An
interpreter is working with a new provider. What should the interpreter FIRST address with the
provider prior to the start of the encounter?
Circumcision - CORRECT ANSWER - What is the name of the surgical procedure where
part or all of the foreskin (prepuce) is removed?
Intervene transparently and offer to clarify the cultural context of the gestures to the provider. -
CORRECT ANSWER - During a healthcare encounter, the patient is extremely expressive
through gestures while communicating with the provider. The provider misinterprets the gestures
as a sign of anger. Which is the MOST appropriate action for the interpreter to take?
A. Refer the patient to the hospital's Social Work or Financial Services Department. -
CORRECT ANSWER - After a healthcare appointment, the patient has a question about
getting medical insurance. Which is the MOST appropriate action for the interpreter to take?
Cardiovascular system - CORRECT ANSWER - Arrhythmia is an indication that which of
the following body systems is functioning abnormally?
Determine whether there may be a cultural reason that may be preventing the patient from
speaking for herself. - CORRECT ANSWER - During a healthcare encounter where the
UPDATED ACTUAL Exam Questions and
CORRECT Answers
Sight Translation - CORRECT ANSWER - An interpreter is assisting with an inpatient
admission form. What is the MOST appropriate mode of interpreting for the interpreter to use?
Produces a lubricating liquid for sperm - CORRECT ANSWER - What is the function of
the prostate gland?
A. Disqualify himself from the encounter. - CORRECT ANSWER - An interpreter has just
lost a close family member to suicide. A patient arrives in the emergency room after surviving an
attempted suicide. The interpreter begins to feel emotionally overwhelmed during the
interpretation. Which is the MOST appropriate action for the interpreter to take?
A. The female interpreter could replace the male interpreter for this encounter. - CORRECT
ANSWER - A male interpreter has been assigned to interpret for a mother and child
instructional class that is required for all first-time mothers. The interpreter notices that one
young woman is not interacting with the instructor. Additionally, the mother is blushing and
looking down. The interpreter believes that he may be the cause of the mother's discomfort since
in some cultures it is shameful for women to talk about female hygiene in the presence of men.
The interpreter knows that a female colleague is the dedicated emergency interpreter that day and
considers calling her regarding this assignment.
Why is it important that the emergency interpreter for the day is female?
The patient was sending non-verbal cues. - CORRECT ANSWER - A male interpreter has
been assigned to interpret for a mother and child instructional class that is required for all first-
time mothers. The interpreter notices that one young woman is not interacting with the instructor.
Additionally, the mother is blushing and looking down. The interpreter believes that he may be
the cause of the mother's discomfort since in some cultures it is shameful for women to talk
about female hygiene in the presence of men. The interpreter knows that a female colleague is
the dedicated emergency interpreter that day and considers calling her regarding this assignment.
, What led the interpreter to suspect that his presence was making the patient uncomfortable?
Perineal care - CORRECT ANSWER - A male interpreter has been assigned to interpret
for a mother and child instructional class that is required for all first-time mothers. The
interpreter notices that one young woman is not interacting with the instructor. Additionally, the
mother is blushing and looking down. The interpreter believes that he may be the cause of the
mother's discomfort since in some cultures it is shameful for women to talk about female hygiene
in the presence of men. The interpreter knows that a female colleague is the dedicated emergency
interpreter that day and considers calling her regarding this assignment.
Which of the following is an example of female hygiene?
Inform the provider that everything said will be interpreted - CORRECT ANSWER - An
interpreter is working with a new provider. What should the interpreter FIRST address with the
provider prior to the start of the encounter?
Circumcision - CORRECT ANSWER - What is the name of the surgical procedure where
part or all of the foreskin (prepuce) is removed?
Intervene transparently and offer to clarify the cultural context of the gestures to the provider. -
CORRECT ANSWER - During a healthcare encounter, the patient is extremely expressive
through gestures while communicating with the provider. The provider misinterprets the gestures
as a sign of anger. Which is the MOST appropriate action for the interpreter to take?
A. Refer the patient to the hospital's Social Work or Financial Services Department. -
CORRECT ANSWER - After a healthcare appointment, the patient has a question about
getting medical insurance. Which is the MOST appropriate action for the interpreter to take?
Cardiovascular system - CORRECT ANSWER - Arrhythmia is an indication that which of
the following body systems is functioning abnormally?
Determine whether there may be a cultural reason that may be preventing the patient from
speaking for herself. - CORRECT ANSWER - During a healthcare encounter where the
