CORECHI™ PRACTICE EXAMINATION
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
An interpreter is assisting with an inpatient admission form.What is the MOST
appropriate mode of interpreting for the interpreter to use? - Correct Answers -Sight
Translation
What is the function of the prostate gland - Correct Answers -Produces a lubricating
liquid for sperm
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 - Correct Answers -Disqualify himself from the
encounter
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 -
Correct Answers -The female interpreter could replace the male interpreter for this
encounter.
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 -
Correct Answers -The patient was sending non-verbal cues
After a healthcare appointment, the patient has a question about getting medical
insurance. Which is the MOST appropriate action for the interpreter to take? - Correct
Answers -Refer the patient to the hospital's Social Work or Financial Services
Department
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
An interpreter is assisting with an inpatient admission form.What is the MOST
appropriate mode of interpreting for the interpreter to use? - Correct Answers -Sight
Translation
What is the function of the prostate gland - Correct Answers -Produces a lubricating
liquid for sperm
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 - Correct Answers -Disqualify himself from the
encounter
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 -
Correct Answers -The female interpreter could replace the male interpreter for this
encounter.
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 -
Correct Answers -The patient was sending non-verbal cues
After a healthcare appointment, the patient has a question about getting medical
insurance. Which is the MOST appropriate action for the interpreter to take? - Correct
Answers -Refer the patient to the hospital's Social Work or Financial Services
Department
