ALTA INTERPRETATION TRAINING
EXAM QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE
ANSWERS
Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act: - Answer-Prohibits the use of family members, friends,
children, and untrained bilingual staff from acting as interpreters
When choosing where to position themselves during an interpretation session, the interpreter
must keep in mind the goal of supporting the relationship between the patient and provider. -
Answer-true
It is appropriate to reflect the tone of the patient or provider. - Answer-True
Using the first person voice is the standard form of interpreting. - Answer-true
The interpreter should provide his/her own opinion about the patient's case if asked, in order to
help the patient make the right decision. - Answer-false
Confidentiality means not sharing information learned during a medical encounter about a
patient with individuals outside of the medical team. - Answer-true
Always assume that most people prefer to be called by their first names. They will let you know
if you need to be more formal. - Answer-false
The Code of Ethics and The Standards of Practice achieves the following: - Answer-All of the
above:
- Ensure consistency
- Ensure that trained interpreters remain neutral & transparent
- Establish trust btw patient & provider
A pre-session should be used to: - Answer-Assure all parties that you will manage the
communication ethically and professionally
A patient's register refers to: - Answer-The level of formality in the patient's speech
Medical terms commonly consist of the following parts: - Answer-Prefix, word root, suffix and
combining form
Tendons connect: - Answer-Muscle to bone
The NCIHC stands for: - Answer-The National Council on Interpreting in Health Care
Hernia: - Answer-occurs when the intestines push through the abdominal wall
GERD: - Answer-occurs when the sphincter btw the esophagus & the stomach remains open
, Colon cancer: - Answer-can be diagnosed w a colonoscopy
Cystoscopy: - Answer-a procedure conducted to view the inside of the bladder
Cholecystectomy: - Answer-surgical removal of the gallbladder
Mastalgia: - Answer-breast pain
Mastectomy: - Answer-surgical removal of the breast
If a provider asks an interpreter to sight translate a document, the most appropriate response is
to: - Answer-Politely ask the provider to go through the information with the patient so that the
interpreter can accurately interpret the message?
What is the most basic role of the interpreter? - Answer-Being a Conduit
The ______ mode of interpretation is when the speaker pauses frequently to allow the
interpreter to relay the information accurately and completely - Answer-consecutive
Tachy: - Answer-fast
Hyper: - Answer-over, excessive
Brady: - Answer-slow
In the role of the Clarifier, the interpreter: - Answer-All of the above:
- can ask the provider to lower the register to improve patient understanding
- can ask for an explanation of a term
- can clear up a miscommunication btw the patient & provider
The best mode of interpretation to use in emergency situations is: - Answer-Simultaneous
The _______ gland is also called the "master gland" - Answer-pituitary
The ______ is part of the lymphatic system AND the endocrine system - Answer-thymus
_____________ is not an acceptable mode of interpretation because it increases the probability
of omitting important parts of the message - Answer-Summarization
All psychologists are authorized to prescribe medication - Answer-false
Hepat/o - Answer-liver
Pulm/o - Answer-lung
Neur/o - Answer-nerve or brain
Gastr/o - Answer-stomach
Nephr/o - Answer-kidney
EXAM QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE
ANSWERS
Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act: - Answer-Prohibits the use of family members, friends,
children, and untrained bilingual staff from acting as interpreters
When choosing where to position themselves during an interpretation session, the interpreter
must keep in mind the goal of supporting the relationship between the patient and provider. -
Answer-true
It is appropriate to reflect the tone of the patient or provider. - Answer-True
Using the first person voice is the standard form of interpreting. - Answer-true
The interpreter should provide his/her own opinion about the patient's case if asked, in order to
help the patient make the right decision. - Answer-false
Confidentiality means not sharing information learned during a medical encounter about a
patient with individuals outside of the medical team. - Answer-true
Always assume that most people prefer to be called by their first names. They will let you know
if you need to be more formal. - Answer-false
The Code of Ethics and The Standards of Practice achieves the following: - Answer-All of the
above:
- Ensure consistency
- Ensure that trained interpreters remain neutral & transparent
- Establish trust btw patient & provider
A pre-session should be used to: - Answer-Assure all parties that you will manage the
communication ethically and professionally
A patient's register refers to: - Answer-The level of formality in the patient's speech
Medical terms commonly consist of the following parts: - Answer-Prefix, word root, suffix and
combining form
Tendons connect: - Answer-Muscle to bone
The NCIHC stands for: - Answer-The National Council on Interpreting in Health Care
Hernia: - Answer-occurs when the intestines push through the abdominal wall
GERD: - Answer-occurs when the sphincter btw the esophagus & the stomach remains open
, Colon cancer: - Answer-can be diagnosed w a colonoscopy
Cystoscopy: - Answer-a procedure conducted to view the inside of the bladder
Cholecystectomy: - Answer-surgical removal of the gallbladder
Mastalgia: - Answer-breast pain
Mastectomy: - Answer-surgical removal of the breast
If a provider asks an interpreter to sight translate a document, the most appropriate response is
to: - Answer-Politely ask the provider to go through the information with the patient so that the
interpreter can accurately interpret the message?
What is the most basic role of the interpreter? - Answer-Being a Conduit
The ______ mode of interpretation is when the speaker pauses frequently to allow the
interpreter to relay the information accurately and completely - Answer-consecutive
Tachy: - Answer-fast
Hyper: - Answer-over, excessive
Brady: - Answer-slow
In the role of the Clarifier, the interpreter: - Answer-All of the above:
- can ask the provider to lower the register to improve patient understanding
- can ask for an explanation of a term
- can clear up a miscommunication btw the patient & provider
The best mode of interpretation to use in emergency situations is: - Answer-Simultaneous
The _______ gland is also called the "master gland" - Answer-pituitary
The ______ is part of the lymphatic system AND the endocrine system - Answer-thymus
_____________ is not an acceptable mode of interpretation because it increases the probability
of omitting important parts of the message - Answer-Summarization
All psychologists are authorized to prescribe medication - Answer-false
Hepat/o - Answer-liver
Pulm/o - Answer-lung
Neur/o - Answer-nerve or brain
Gastr/o - Answer-stomach
Nephr/o - Answer-kidney
