MBCIM F.I.T. Final Written Exam Review Questions With Correct Answers

Communicative Autonomy - Answer The capacity of each party in an encounter to be responsible for and in control of his or her own communication Medical Interpreting - Answer Interpreting for patients, their families and service providers in healthcare What are the general credentials needed for Medical Interpreters? - Answer They should be: 18 years or older, have education, pass a language proficiency test, Literacy, experience, certificate for medical interpreting training, and have certification through a validated test. (18 years or older; Hold a high school diploma or equivalent; demonstrate adequate oral proficiency in their working languages; Have literacy in their working languages; Have had life experiences in countries or communities where they communicated regularly in their working languages. Hold a certificate for professional training in medical interpreting of at least 40 hours. Demonstrate professional interpreting skills, preferably through a validated test such as certification) What is NCIHC? - Answer National Council in Interpreting in Health Care (NCIHC), is one of many training and professional associations for medical interpreters. What are the NCIHC Code of Ethics? - Answer Confidentiality Accuracy Impartiality Role Boundaries Cultural Awareness Respect Advocacy Professional Development Professionalism How does NCIHC define "Ethics"? - Answer Strict set of principles or values that govern the conduct of members of a profession. While they are engaged in the enactment of that profession How does NCIHC define "Standards of Practice"? - Answer Set of guidelines that define what an interpreter does in the performance of his or her role, that is, the tasks and skills the Interpreter should be able to perform in the course of fulfilling the duties of the profession. They are considered "Best Practice". What is the difference between Certificate and Certification? - Answer Certificate is what is generally received after taking a medical interpreting training course. Certification is received after passing an exam given by a professional body such as NBCMI (National Board of Certification for Medical Interpreters) and CCHI (Certification Commission for Healthcare Interpreters). Define CONFIDENTIALITY (NCIHC Code of Ethics) - 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. Define ACCURACY (NCIHC Code of Ethics) - Answer The interpreter strives to render the message accurately, conveying the content and spirit of the original message, taking into consideration its cultural context. Define IMPARTIALITY (NCIHC Code of Ethics) - Answer The interpreter strives to maintain impartiality and refrains from counseling, advising or projecting personal biases or beliefs. Define ROLE BOUNDARIES (NCIHC Code of Ethics) - Answer The interpreter maintains the boundaries of the professional role, refraining from personal involvement. Define CULTURAL AWARENESS (NCIHC Code of Ethics) - Answer The interpreter continuously strives to develop awareness of his/her own and other (including biomedical) cultures encountered int he performance of their professional duties. Define RESPECT (NCIHC Code of Ethics) - Answer The interpreter treats all parties with respect Define ADVOCACY (NCIHC Code of Ethics) - Answer 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. Define PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT (NCIHC Code of Ethics) - Answer The interpreter strives to continually further his/her knowledge and skills. Define PROFESSIONALISM (NCIHC Code of Ethics) - Answer The interpreter must at all times act in a professional and ethical manner. Explain the concept of "CONFIDENTIALITY"? (NCIHC Code of Ethics) - Answer The interpreter must be careful of sharing any information or details that can identify a patient. You might be required to break confidentiality for some instances such as: - If you are required by law (e.g. you get a subpoena to testify in court) - If there is "imminent danger" such as a risk of homicide or suicide (required in many or most states) - If there is suspicion of child or vulnerable adult abuse (may not be required in every state for interpreters) (Note: Domestic violence is not considered "imminent danger" unless the victim's life is in danger. So you usually would not report it. ) Explain the concept of "ACCURACY"? (NCIHC Code of Ethics) - Answer Interpret EVERYTHING, including: "Bad words" side conversations Information you didn't catch (ask for repetition) Long answers that seem irrelevant or go on and on. Offensive language, upsetting remarks and insults.