Medical Interpreting Exam Questions And Correct Answers
Functions of medical interpreter - Answer conduit, clarifier, culture broker, advocate
conduit - Answer convey information or message
clarifier - Answer role that the interpreter takes when he or she perceives the patient
does not understand
culture broker - Answer when cultural differences are leading to misunderstanding from
either the patient or the provider
role of the interpreter - Answer to facilitate understanding in communication between
people speaking different languages
Values of American People ANSWER driven, ambitious, competitive, time management,
freedom, education, patriotic
Sprain ANSWER torcedura
Strain ANSWER distencion
Benefits of Medical Interpreter ANSWER Improve communication Patient/Provider
Reduce misdiagnosis
Improve Health outcomes
Reduce legal risks
Reduce cost
, Increase patient/provider satisfaction
Code of Ethics ANSWER Accuracy, confidentiality, impartiality, respect, cultural
awareness, role boundaries, professionalism, professional development, advocacy
NCIHC ANSWER National Council on Interpreters in Health Care
maintain confidentiality - Answer protect patient's right to confidentiality at all times
including family and friends
interpret accurately and completely - Answer interpret everything that is said
remain impartial - Answer recuse from interpreting if unable to remain impartial
protect patient privacy - Answer do not become personally involved in life of patient
professional attitude - Answer maintain professional distance
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act - Answer HIPPA
Protected Health Information - Answer PHI
modes of interpretation - Answer simultaneous, consecutive, summary, sight translation
Introducing your role - Answer CIFE, confidentiality, everything will be interpreted in the
first person, flow of the conversation, everything will be interpreted
non verbal communication - Answer facial expressions, eye contact, gestures, touch,
distance, body posture, language
Functions of medical interpreter - Answer conduit, clarifier, culture broker, advocate
conduit - Answer convey information or message
clarifier - Answer role that the interpreter takes when he or she perceives the patient
does not understand
culture broker - Answer when cultural differences are leading to misunderstanding from
either the patient or the provider
role of the interpreter - Answer to facilitate understanding in communication between
people speaking different languages
Values of American People ANSWER driven, ambitious, competitive, time management,
freedom, education, patriotic
Sprain ANSWER torcedura
Strain ANSWER distencion
Benefits of Medical Interpreter ANSWER Improve communication Patient/Provider
Reduce misdiagnosis
Improve Health outcomes
Reduce legal risks
Reduce cost
, Increase patient/provider satisfaction
Code of Ethics ANSWER Accuracy, confidentiality, impartiality, respect, cultural
awareness, role boundaries, professionalism, professional development, advocacy
NCIHC ANSWER National Council on Interpreters in Health Care
maintain confidentiality - Answer protect patient's right to confidentiality at all times
including family and friends
interpret accurately and completely - Answer interpret everything that is said
remain impartial - Answer recuse from interpreting if unable to remain impartial
protect patient privacy - Answer do not become personally involved in life of patient
professional attitude - Answer maintain professional distance
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act - Answer HIPPA
Protected Health Information - Answer PHI
modes of interpretation - Answer simultaneous, consecutive, summary, sight translation
Introducing your role - Answer CIFE, confidentiality, everything will be interpreted in the
first person, flow of the conversation, everything will be interpreted
non verbal communication - Answer facial expressions, eye contact, gestures, touch,
distance, body posture, language
