CCHI SPANISH INTERPRETING EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
VERIFIED ANSWERS
An interpreter is assisting with an inpatient admission form. What is the MOST
appropriate mode of interpreting for the interpreter to use? - ANSWER Sight
Translation
What is the function of the prostate gland? - ANSWER Produces a lubricating
fluid for sperm
An interpreter recently lost a close family member to suicide. A patient presents
to the emergency room after attempting suicide. The interpreter begins to feel
emotionally overwhelmed during the interpretation. Which is the MOST
appropriate action for the interpreter to take? - ANSWER A. Disqualify himself
from the encounter.
A male interpreter is assigned to interpret for a mother and child education
course that first-time mothers are required to attend. The interpreter notices that
one young woman is not reacting to the instructor. Additionally, the mother is
also blushing and looking away. The interpreter believes that he might be
causing the mother discomfort because in some cultures it is degrading for
women to talk about women's hygiene in front of men. The interpreter knows
that a female colleague is the on-call emergency interpreter on that day and is
inclined to call her regarding this work.
Why is it important that the day's emergency interpreter is a woman? -
ANSWER A. The woman interpreter can substitute for the male interpreter for
this session.
A male interpreter is booked to interpret for a mother and child instruction class
that all first-time mothers are required to take. The interpreter notices that one
, young woman is not interacting with the instructor. In addition, the mother is
blushing and avoiding eye contact. The interpreter suspects that he may be the
cause of the mother's shame since it is embarrassing for women to talk about
women's hygiene in the presence of men in certain cultures. The interpreter
knows that a female colleague is the on-call emergency interpreter on that day
and considers calling her for this assignment.
Why did the interpreter suspect that his presence was causing the patient to feel
uncomfortable? - ANSWER The patient was communicating non-verbally.
A male interpreter has been asked to interpret for a mother and child
instructional class that all first-time mothers must attend. The interpreter
observes that one young woman is not speaking to the instructor. Also, the
mother is blushing and looking down. The interpreter believes he could be the
cause of the mother's embarrassment since in some cultures it is humiliating for
women to talk about female hygiene in the presence of men. The interpreter
knows a female colleague is the on-call emergency interpreter that day and
considers phoning her for this assignment.
What is an example of female hygiene? - ANSWER Perineal care
An interpreter is working with a new provider. What should the interpreter
FIRST address with the provider prior to the start of the encounter? -
ANSWER Inform the provider that everything said will be interpreted
What is the name of the surgical procedure where part or all of the foreskin
(prepuce) is removed? - ANSWER Circumcision
During a health encounter, the patient is highly gestural while communicating
with the provider. The provider incorrectly interprets the gestures as a sign of
anger. What is the MOST appropriate thing for the interpreter to do? -
ANSWER Intervene overtly and offer to interpret the cultural meaning of the
gestures for the provider.
VERIFIED ANSWERS
An interpreter is assisting with an inpatient admission form. What is the MOST
appropriate mode of interpreting for the interpreter to use? - ANSWER Sight
Translation
What is the function of the prostate gland? - ANSWER Produces a lubricating
fluid for sperm
An interpreter recently lost a close family member to suicide. A patient presents
to the emergency room after attempting suicide. The interpreter begins to feel
emotionally overwhelmed during the interpretation. Which is the MOST
appropriate action for the interpreter to take? - ANSWER A. Disqualify himself
from the encounter.
A male interpreter is assigned to interpret for a mother and child education
course that first-time mothers are required to attend. The interpreter notices that
one young woman is not reacting to the instructor. Additionally, the mother is
also blushing and looking away. The interpreter believes that he might be
causing the mother discomfort because in some cultures it is degrading for
women to talk about women's hygiene in front of men. The interpreter knows
that a female colleague is the on-call emergency interpreter on that day and is
inclined to call her regarding this work.
Why is it important that the day's emergency interpreter is a woman? -
ANSWER A. The woman interpreter can substitute for the male interpreter for
this session.
A male interpreter is booked to interpret for a mother and child instruction class
that all first-time mothers are required to take. The interpreter notices that one
, young woman is not interacting with the instructor. In addition, the mother is
blushing and avoiding eye contact. The interpreter suspects that he may be the
cause of the mother's shame since it is embarrassing for women to talk about
women's hygiene in the presence of men in certain cultures. The interpreter
knows that a female colleague is the on-call emergency interpreter on that day
and considers calling her for this assignment.
Why did the interpreter suspect that his presence was causing the patient to feel
uncomfortable? - ANSWER The patient was communicating non-verbally.
A male interpreter has been asked to interpret for a mother and child
instructional class that all first-time mothers must attend. The interpreter
observes that one young woman is not speaking to the instructor. Also, the
mother is blushing and looking down. The interpreter believes he could be the
cause of the mother's embarrassment since in some cultures it is humiliating for
women to talk about female hygiene in the presence of men. The interpreter
knows a female colleague is the on-call emergency interpreter that day and
considers phoning her for this assignment.
What is an example of female hygiene? - ANSWER Perineal care
An interpreter is working with a new provider. What should the interpreter
FIRST address with the provider prior to the start of the encounter? -
ANSWER Inform the provider that everything said will be interpreted
What is the name of the surgical procedure where part or all of the foreskin
(prepuce) is removed? - ANSWER Circumcision
During a health encounter, the patient is highly gestural while communicating
with the provider. The provider incorrectly interprets the gestures as a sign of
anger. What is the MOST appropriate thing for the interpreter to do? -
ANSWER Intervene overtly and offer to interpret the cultural meaning of the
gestures for the provider.
