Medical interpreter Exam Questions with
Correct Answers
Accuracy - Answer-Strive to render the message accurately, conveying the content and spirit of
the original message, taking into consideration the cultural context.
standards renders all messages accurately and completely with our adding, omitting, or
substituting. (accuracy) - Answer-repeats all that is said even if it seems redundant, irrelevant,
or rude.
replicates the register, style, and tone of the speaker - Answer-Ex. unless there is not equivalent
in the patient's language, an interpreter does not substitute simpler explanation for medical
terms a provider uses, but may ask the speaker to re-express themselves in language more
easily understood by the other party.
advises parties that everything said will be interpreted - Answer-Ex: may explain the interpreting
process to a provider by saying "everything you say will be repeated to the patient"
manages the flow of communication - Answer-Ex. may ask a speaker to pause or slow down
corrects errors in interpretation - Answer-Ex. an interpreter who has omitted an important word
corrects the mistake as soon as possible.
Confidentiality - Answer-objective: to honor the private and personal nature of the health care
interaction and maintain trust among all parties
ethic confidentiality - Answer-within the treating team, all information learned in the performance
of their professional duties, while observing relevant requirements regarding disclosure.
standard/ the interpreter maintains confidentiality and does not disclose information outside the
treating team, except with the patient's consent or if required by law - Answer-ex:does not
discuss a patient's case with family or community members without the patient's consent
, the interpreter protects Witten patient information in his or her possession (confidentiality) -
Answer-an interpreter does not leave notes on an interpreting session in public view
impartiality - Answer-objective: to eliminate the effect of interpreter bias or preference
ethic impartiality - Answer-refrain from counseling, advising, or projecting personal biases or
beliefs
standard the interpreter does not allow personal judgment or cultural values to influence
objectivity (impatiality) - Answer-Ex: an interpreter does not reveal personal feeling through
words tone of voice or body language.
potential conflicts of interest, withdrawing form assignments if necessary - Answer-Ex; an
interpreter avoids interpreting for a family member or close friend
Respect - Answer-objective; to acknowledge the inherent dignity of all parties in the interpreted
encounter
ethic respect - Answer-Interpreters treat all parties with respect
uses professional, culturally appropriate ways of showing respect - Answer-Ex:in greeting, an
interpreter uses appropriate titles for both patient and provider
standard the interpreter promotes direct communication among all parties in the encounter
(respect) - Answer-Ex: an interpreter may tell the patient ad provider to address each other,
rather than the interpreter
standard the interprete promotes patient autonomy (respect) - Answer-Ex; an interpreter directs
a patient who asks him or her for a ride home to appropriate resources within the institution
cultural awareness - Answer-objectie: facilitate communication across cultural differences
ethic cultural awareness - Answer-strive to develop awareness of the cultures encountered in
the performance of interpreting duties.
Correct Answers
Accuracy - Answer-Strive to render the message accurately, conveying the content and spirit of
the original message, taking into consideration the cultural context.
standards renders all messages accurately and completely with our adding, omitting, or
substituting. (accuracy) - Answer-repeats all that is said even if it seems redundant, irrelevant,
or rude.
replicates the register, style, and tone of the speaker - Answer-Ex. unless there is not equivalent
in the patient's language, an interpreter does not substitute simpler explanation for medical
terms a provider uses, but may ask the speaker to re-express themselves in language more
easily understood by the other party.
advises parties that everything said will be interpreted - Answer-Ex: may explain the interpreting
process to a provider by saying "everything you say will be repeated to the patient"
manages the flow of communication - Answer-Ex. may ask a speaker to pause or slow down
corrects errors in interpretation - Answer-Ex. an interpreter who has omitted an important word
corrects the mistake as soon as possible.
Confidentiality - Answer-objective: to honor the private and personal nature of the health care
interaction and maintain trust among all parties
ethic confidentiality - Answer-within the treating team, all information learned in the performance
of their professional duties, while observing relevant requirements regarding disclosure.
standard/ the interpreter maintains confidentiality and does not disclose information outside the
treating team, except with the patient's consent or if required by law - Answer-ex:does not
discuss a patient's case with family or community members without the patient's consent
, the interpreter protects Witten patient information in his or her possession (confidentiality) -
Answer-an interpreter does not leave notes on an interpreting session in public view
impartiality - Answer-objective: to eliminate the effect of interpreter bias or preference
ethic impartiality - Answer-refrain from counseling, advising, or projecting personal biases or
beliefs
standard the interpreter does not allow personal judgment or cultural values to influence
objectivity (impatiality) - Answer-Ex: an interpreter does not reveal personal feeling through
words tone of voice or body language.
potential conflicts of interest, withdrawing form assignments if necessary - Answer-Ex; an
interpreter avoids interpreting for a family member or close friend
Respect - Answer-objective; to acknowledge the inherent dignity of all parties in the interpreted
encounter
ethic respect - Answer-Interpreters treat all parties with respect
uses professional, culturally appropriate ways of showing respect - Answer-Ex:in greeting, an
interpreter uses appropriate titles for both patient and provider
standard the interpreter promotes direct communication among all parties in the encounter
(respect) - Answer-Ex: an interpreter may tell the patient ad provider to address each other,
rather than the interpreter
standard the interprete promotes patient autonomy (respect) - Answer-Ex; an interpreter directs
a patient who asks him or her for a ride home to appropriate resources within the institution
cultural awareness - Answer-objectie: facilitate communication across cultural differences
ethic cultural awareness - Answer-strive to develop awareness of the cultures encountered in
the performance of interpreting duties.
