F.I.T. Final Written Exam Review (The
Medical Interpreter Textbook) Questions
with Correct Answers
Communicative Autonomy - Answer-The capacity of each party in an encounter to be
responsible for and in control of his or her own communication
Medical Interpreting - Answer-Interpreting for patients, their families and service
providers in healthcare
What are the general credentials needed for Medical Interpreters? - Answer-They
should be:
18 years or older,
have education,
pass a language proficiency test,
Literacy,
experience,
certificate for medical interpreting training,
and have certification through a validated test.
(18 years or older;
Hold a high school diploma or equivalent;
demonstrate adequate oral proficiency in their working languages;
Have literacy in their working languages;
Have had life experiences in countries or communities where they communicated
regularly in their working languages.
Hold a certificate for professional training in medical interpreting of at least 40 hours.
Demonstrate professional interpreting skills, preferably through a validated test such as
certification)
What is NCIHC? - Answer-National Council in Interpreting in Health Care (NCIHC), is
one of many training and professional associations for medical interpreters.
What are the NCIHC Code of Ethics? - Answer-Confidentiality
Accuracy
Impartiality
Role Boundaries
Cultural Awareness
Respect
Advocacy
Professional Development
Professionalism
, How does NCIHC define "Ethics"? - Answer-Strict set of principles or values that govern
the conduct of members of a profession. While they are engaged in the enactment of
that profession
How does NCIHC define "Standards of Practice"? - Answer-Set of guidelines that define
what an interpreter does in the performance of his or her role, that is, the tasks and
skills the Interpreter should be able to perform in the course of fulfilling the duties of the
profession. They are considered "Best Practice".
What is the difference between Certificate and Certification? - Answer-Certificate is
what is generally received after taking a medical interpreting training course.
Certification is received after passing an exam given by a professional body such as
NBCMI (National Board of Certification for Medical Interpreters) and CCHI (Certification
Commission for Healthcare Interpreters).
Define CONFIDENTIALITY (NCIHC Code of Ethics) - Answer-The interpreter treats as
confidential, within the treating team, all information learned in the performance of their
professional duties, while observing relevant requirements regarding disclosure.
Define ACCURACY (NCIHC Code of Ethics) - Answer-The interpreter strives to render
the message accurately, conveying the content and spirit of the original message,
taking into consideration its cultural context.
Define IMPARTIALITY (NCIHC Code of Ethics) - Answer-The interpreter strives to
maintain impartiality and refrains from counseling, advising or projecting personal
biases or beliefs.
Define ROLE BOUNDARIES (NCIHC Code of Ethics) - Answer-The interpreter
maintains the boundaries of the professional role, refraining from personal involvement.
Define CULTURAL AWARENESS (NCIHC Code of Ethics) - Answer-The interpreter
continuously strives to develop awareness of his/her own and other (including
biomedical) cultures encountered int he performance of their professional duties.
Define RESPECT (NCIHC Code of Ethics) - Answer-The interpreter treats all parties
with respect
Define ADVOCACY (NCIHC Code of Ethics) - Answer-When the Patient's health, well-
being, or dignity is at risk, the interpreter may be justified in acting as an advocate.
Advocacy is understood as an action taken on behalf of an individual that goes beyond
facilitating communication, with the intention of supporting good health outcomes.
Advocacy must only be undertaken after careful and thoughtful analysis of the situation
and if other less intrusive actions have not resolved the problem.
Define PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT (NCIHC Code of Ethics) - Answer-The
interpreter strives to continually further his/her knowledge and skills.
Medical Interpreter Textbook) Questions
with Correct Answers
Communicative Autonomy - Answer-The capacity of each party in an encounter to be
responsible for and in control of his or her own communication
Medical Interpreting - Answer-Interpreting for patients, their families and service
providers in healthcare
What are the general credentials needed for Medical Interpreters? - Answer-They
should be:
18 years or older,
have education,
pass a language proficiency test,
Literacy,
experience,
certificate for medical interpreting training,
and have certification through a validated test.
(18 years or older;
Hold a high school diploma or equivalent;
demonstrate adequate oral proficiency in their working languages;
Have literacy in their working languages;
Have had life experiences in countries or communities where they communicated
regularly in their working languages.
Hold a certificate for professional training in medical interpreting of at least 40 hours.
Demonstrate professional interpreting skills, preferably through a validated test such as
certification)
What is NCIHC? - Answer-National Council in Interpreting in Health Care (NCIHC), is
one of many training and professional associations for medical interpreters.
What are the NCIHC Code of Ethics? - Answer-Confidentiality
Accuracy
Impartiality
Role Boundaries
Cultural Awareness
Respect
Advocacy
Professional Development
Professionalism
, How does NCIHC define "Ethics"? - Answer-Strict set of principles or values that govern
the conduct of members of a profession. While they are engaged in the enactment of
that profession
How does NCIHC define "Standards of Practice"? - Answer-Set of guidelines that define
what an interpreter does in the performance of his or her role, that is, the tasks and
skills the Interpreter should be able to perform in the course of fulfilling the duties of the
profession. They are considered "Best Practice".
What is the difference between Certificate and Certification? - Answer-Certificate is
what is generally received after taking a medical interpreting training course.
Certification is received after passing an exam given by a professional body such as
NBCMI (National Board of Certification for Medical Interpreters) and CCHI (Certification
Commission for Healthcare Interpreters).
Define CONFIDENTIALITY (NCIHC Code of Ethics) - Answer-The interpreter treats as
confidential, within the treating team, all information learned in the performance of their
professional duties, while observing relevant requirements regarding disclosure.
Define ACCURACY (NCIHC Code of Ethics) - Answer-The interpreter strives to render
the message accurately, conveying the content and spirit of the original message,
taking into consideration its cultural context.
Define IMPARTIALITY (NCIHC Code of Ethics) - Answer-The interpreter strives to
maintain impartiality and refrains from counseling, advising or projecting personal
biases or beliefs.
Define ROLE BOUNDARIES (NCIHC Code of Ethics) - Answer-The interpreter
maintains the boundaries of the professional role, refraining from personal involvement.
Define CULTURAL AWARENESS (NCIHC Code of Ethics) - Answer-The interpreter
continuously strives to develop awareness of his/her own and other (including
biomedical) cultures encountered int he performance of their professional duties.
Define RESPECT (NCIHC Code of Ethics) - Answer-The interpreter treats all parties
with respect
Define ADVOCACY (NCIHC Code of Ethics) - Answer-When the Patient's health, well-
being, or dignity is at risk, the interpreter may be justified in acting as an advocate.
Advocacy is understood as an action taken on behalf of an individual that goes beyond
facilitating communication, with the intention of supporting good health outcomes.
Advocacy must only be undertaken after careful and thoughtful analysis of the situation
and if other less intrusive actions have not resolved the problem.
Define PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT (NCIHC Code of Ethics) - Answer-The
interpreter strives to continually further his/her knowledge and skills.
