CORE CHI Healthcare Interpreter Exam study set questions with correct answers

Accuracy Correct Answer-Standard of practice which enables other parties to know precisely what each speaker has said. Managing flow of communication Correct Answer-Asking speakers to pause, speed up, slow down, etc. are ways of ensuring accuracy by... Maintaining transparency Correct Answer-Saying, "As the interpreter speaking, I did not understand what was just said, so I'm going to request clarification" shows that the interpreter is... Confidentiality Correct Answer-Standard of practice which honors the private and personal nature of the health care interaction and maintain trust among all parties. Impartiality Correct Answer-Standard of practice which eliminates the effect of interpreter bias or preference. Conflict of Interest Correct Answer-An example of this would be interpreting for a close friend or family member. Interpreter would need to disclose this to staff. Respect Correct Answer-Standard of practice which requires the interpreter to acknowledge the inherent dignity of all parties in the interpreted encounter. Promotion of patient autonomy Correct Answer-Directing patients toward the appropriate resources if help requested is beyond our code of ethics/ability to give (i.e., directing them toward a taxi service if they request a ride home)