Medical Interpreter Midterm Prep
questions well answered
The interpreter may assume the role of cultural broker when:
a. the interpreter wants to educate the client in American culture
b. the client is new in the country
c. there is miscommunication due to a cultural misunderstanding
d. if the client is not oriented to time, place, person - correct answer ✔✔ c. there is
miscommunication due to a cultural misunderstanding
The interpreter will not influence the opinion of a client by telling them 1/1 what to do. This is
known as:
a. completeness
b. accuracy
c. client self-determination
d. non-judgmental attitude - correct answer ✔✔ c. client self-determination
When interpreter converts both verbal and non-verbal messages from one language to another:
a. message converter
b. message clarifier
c. advocate - correct answer ✔✔ a. message converter
,When an interpreter interprets what is being said in a simpler way it's termed:
a. raising the register
b. lowering the register - correct answer ✔✔ b. lowering the register
Information about accuracy, completeness are all found under the interpreters code of ethics:
a. true
b. false - correct answer ✔✔ a. true
A LEP client has the right to have an interpreter provided at not cost if the facility accepts
federal funding per Title VI:
a. true
b. false - correct answer ✔✔ a. true
Providers must inform patients of all potential risks of any medical procedure:
a. true
b. false - correct answer ✔✔ a. true
Involuntary commitment to a mental health facility is against the law:
a. true
b. false - correct answer ✔✔ b. false
,The interpreter gives an accurate, not literal interpretation of everything that is said:
a. true
b. false - correct answer ✔✔ a. true
The interpreter must be non-judgmental at all times:
a. true
b. false - correct answer ✔✔ a. true
The interpreter may interject his/her own opinion during the interpretation session:
a. true
b. false - correct answer ✔✔ b. false
Sitting in a triangle is the best formation for the interpretation process:
a. true
b. false - correct answer ✔✔ b. false
The interpreter may influence the opinion of the client by telling them what action to take:
a. true
b. false - correct answer ✔✔ b. false
Triadic encounter in interpreting is a meeting of:
, a. interpreter/provider
b. provider/client
c. provider/client/family
d. client/provider/interpreter - correct answer ✔✔ d. client/provider/interpreter
Interpreters lay the groundwork for successful communication in the:
a. post-session
b. follow-up activities
c. private consultation with the provider
d. pre-session with patient and provider - correct answer ✔✔ d. pre-session with patient and
provider
The most recommended role for the health care interpreter is:
a. conduit
b. patient advocate
c. cultural broker
d. clarifier - correct answer ✔✔ a. conduit
Register is a professional term that refers to:
a. level of interpreting skill
b. fee for interpreting services
c. language level
questions well answered
The interpreter may assume the role of cultural broker when:
a. the interpreter wants to educate the client in American culture
b. the client is new in the country
c. there is miscommunication due to a cultural misunderstanding
d. if the client is not oriented to time, place, person - correct answer ✔✔ c. there is
miscommunication due to a cultural misunderstanding
The interpreter will not influence the opinion of a client by telling them 1/1 what to do. This is
known as:
a. completeness
b. accuracy
c. client self-determination
d. non-judgmental attitude - correct answer ✔✔ c. client self-determination
When interpreter converts both verbal and non-verbal messages from one language to another:
a. message converter
b. message clarifier
c. advocate - correct answer ✔✔ a. message converter
,When an interpreter interprets what is being said in a simpler way it's termed:
a. raising the register
b. lowering the register - correct answer ✔✔ b. lowering the register
Information about accuracy, completeness are all found under the interpreters code of ethics:
a. true
b. false - correct answer ✔✔ a. true
A LEP client has the right to have an interpreter provided at not cost if the facility accepts
federal funding per Title VI:
a. true
b. false - correct answer ✔✔ a. true
Providers must inform patients of all potential risks of any medical procedure:
a. true
b. false - correct answer ✔✔ a. true
Involuntary commitment to a mental health facility is against the law:
a. true
b. false - correct answer ✔✔ b. false
,The interpreter gives an accurate, not literal interpretation of everything that is said:
a. true
b. false - correct answer ✔✔ a. true
The interpreter must be non-judgmental at all times:
a. true
b. false - correct answer ✔✔ a. true
The interpreter may interject his/her own opinion during the interpretation session:
a. true
b. false - correct answer ✔✔ b. false
Sitting in a triangle is the best formation for the interpretation process:
a. true
b. false - correct answer ✔✔ b. false
The interpreter may influence the opinion of the client by telling them what action to take:
a. true
b. false - correct answer ✔✔ b. false
Triadic encounter in interpreting is a meeting of:
, a. interpreter/provider
b. provider/client
c. provider/client/family
d. client/provider/interpreter - correct answer ✔✔ d. client/provider/interpreter
Interpreters lay the groundwork for successful communication in the:
a. post-session
b. follow-up activities
c. private consultation with the provider
d. pre-session with patient and provider - correct answer ✔✔ d. pre-session with patient and
provider
The most recommended role for the health care interpreter is:
a. conduit
b. patient advocate
c. cultural broker
d. clarifier - correct answer ✔✔ a. conduit
Register is a professional term that refers to:
a. level of interpreting skill
b. fee for interpreting services
c. language level
