Quiz Medical Interpreting Questions and
Answers
What are the 4 roles of the interpreter? - Answer-Conduit, Clarifier, Cultural Brokers,
and Advocate
Incremental Intervention is: - Answer-a) When the interpreter moves from role to role as
needed, taking on the least invasive role possible
A patient is not sure whether to have the surgery the doctor is recommending. While the
doctor is in the room, the patient turns to the interpreter, and asks the interpreter what
she should do. How should the interpreter respond? - Answer-Interpret the question to
the doctor
Which is the most common mode of interpreting used in a medical setting? - Answer-
Consecutive Interpreting
Provide one reason for why an interpreter should use the "first person" when
interpreting: - Answer-1. "Reinforces the primary relationship between the provider and
patient"
2. "Helps the interpreter to stay in the background, and not be the focus of attention"
3. "Helps the interpreter to focus on repeating exactly what was said"
4. "Shortens the communication and avoids confusion as to who is speaking"
(Q2) 1. The doctor uses a complicated medical word that the interpreter thinks the
patient will not understand. What should the interpreter do? - Answer-
(Q2) 2. The patient has come to her appointment with her adult daughter. During the
exam the daughter breaks in and stats to talk to her mother. What should the
interpreter, do? - Answer-a) Interpret everything that is said
(Q2) 3a. Example of a document that can be sight translated by an interpreter, but only
in the presence of a provider: - Answer-"consent forms, patients educational material,
brochures, financial agreements"
(Q2) 3b. Example of a document that can be sight translated by an interpreter without
the provider present: - Answer-"Registration forms, financial aid forms, accident report
forms for workman's compensation, questionnaires and surveys"
(Q2) 4. List three procedures related to the cardiovascular system: - Answer-1. Blood
test (to check "red blood cells or platelets; or for the presence of invaders in the blood,
such as viruses")
2. Blood Transfusions
3. Bone Marrow Transplant
, 4. Echocardiogram ("Pulses of ultrasound shows the structure and movement of the
heart")
5. Electrocardiogram ("is a recording of the electricity flowing through the heart")
6. Exercise Tolerance Test ("measures blood pressure, pulse, and takes an EKG while
patient is walking or jogging on a treadmill this shows how the heart responds under
stress and helps identify areas of weakness")
(Q2) 5. The Epiglottis, salivary glands, esophagus, and large intestine are parts of which
body system? - Answer-a) Digestive system
(Q2) 6. List three common conditions of the endocrine system: - Answer-1. Cushing's
syndrome
2. Diabetes mellitus
3. Hyperthyroidism
4. Hypothyroidism
(Q3) 1. Which of the following is the anatomical name for the smooth, thin lining that
holds each lung? - Answer-c) Pleura
(Q3) 2. The term "cultural relativity" means that: - Answer-a) "Behavior must be
evaluated and understood within the cultural context where it occurred"
(Q3) 3. What is a meidcal interview, and what is its purpose? - Answer-b) "A series of
questions that a provider asks to understand a patient's medical history"
(Q3) 4. What are the 5 steps of culture brokering? - Answer-1. "Be alert to potential
cultural bumps"
2. "Explain to the patient or provider what you want to tell her"
3. "Briefly provide the appropriate cultural context avoiding stereotypes"
4. "Let the provider decide what to do with the information provided"
5. "Return to conduit interpreting as quickly as possible"
(Q3) 5. Name three anatomical parts of the eye: - Answer-1. Iris
2. Cornea
3. Pupil
4. Optic Nerve
5. Retina
(Q3) 6. Name a specialist who works with the musculoskeletal system: - Answer-1.
Orthopedist: specializes in bones
2. Podiatrist: specializes in the health of the feet
3. Rheumatologist: specializes specifically in the health of arthritis
(Q4) 1. Name three types of health care providers: - Answer-1. Primary care provider
2. Registered nurse
3. Nurse practitioner
Answers
What are the 4 roles of the interpreter? - Answer-Conduit, Clarifier, Cultural Brokers,
and Advocate
Incremental Intervention is: - Answer-a) When the interpreter moves from role to role as
needed, taking on the least invasive role possible
A patient is not sure whether to have the surgery the doctor is recommending. While the
doctor is in the room, the patient turns to the interpreter, and asks the interpreter what
she should do. How should the interpreter respond? - Answer-Interpret the question to
the doctor
Which is the most common mode of interpreting used in a medical setting? - Answer-
Consecutive Interpreting
Provide one reason for why an interpreter should use the "first person" when
interpreting: - Answer-1. "Reinforces the primary relationship between the provider and
patient"
2. "Helps the interpreter to stay in the background, and not be the focus of attention"
3. "Helps the interpreter to focus on repeating exactly what was said"
4. "Shortens the communication and avoids confusion as to who is speaking"
(Q2) 1. The doctor uses a complicated medical word that the interpreter thinks the
patient will not understand. What should the interpreter do? - Answer-
(Q2) 2. The patient has come to her appointment with her adult daughter. During the
exam the daughter breaks in and stats to talk to her mother. What should the
interpreter, do? - Answer-a) Interpret everything that is said
(Q2) 3a. Example of a document that can be sight translated by an interpreter, but only
in the presence of a provider: - Answer-"consent forms, patients educational material,
brochures, financial agreements"
(Q2) 3b. Example of a document that can be sight translated by an interpreter without
the provider present: - Answer-"Registration forms, financial aid forms, accident report
forms for workman's compensation, questionnaires and surveys"
(Q2) 4. List three procedures related to the cardiovascular system: - Answer-1. Blood
test (to check "red blood cells or platelets; or for the presence of invaders in the blood,
such as viruses")
2. Blood Transfusions
3. Bone Marrow Transplant
, 4. Echocardiogram ("Pulses of ultrasound shows the structure and movement of the
heart")
5. Electrocardiogram ("is a recording of the electricity flowing through the heart")
6. Exercise Tolerance Test ("measures blood pressure, pulse, and takes an EKG while
patient is walking or jogging on a treadmill this shows how the heart responds under
stress and helps identify areas of weakness")
(Q2) 5. The Epiglottis, salivary glands, esophagus, and large intestine are parts of which
body system? - Answer-a) Digestive system
(Q2) 6. List three common conditions of the endocrine system: - Answer-1. Cushing's
syndrome
2. Diabetes mellitus
3. Hyperthyroidism
4. Hypothyroidism
(Q3) 1. Which of the following is the anatomical name for the smooth, thin lining that
holds each lung? - Answer-c) Pleura
(Q3) 2. The term "cultural relativity" means that: - Answer-a) "Behavior must be
evaluated and understood within the cultural context where it occurred"
(Q3) 3. What is a meidcal interview, and what is its purpose? - Answer-b) "A series of
questions that a provider asks to understand a patient's medical history"
(Q3) 4. What are the 5 steps of culture brokering? - Answer-1. "Be alert to potential
cultural bumps"
2. "Explain to the patient or provider what you want to tell her"
3. "Briefly provide the appropriate cultural context avoiding stereotypes"
4. "Let the provider decide what to do with the information provided"
5. "Return to conduit interpreting as quickly as possible"
(Q3) 5. Name three anatomical parts of the eye: - Answer-1. Iris
2. Cornea
3. Pupil
4. Optic Nerve
5. Retina
(Q3) 6. Name a specialist who works with the musculoskeletal system: - Answer-1.
Orthopedist: specializes in bones
2. Podiatrist: specializes in the health of the feet
3. Rheumatologist: specializes specifically in the health of arthritis
(Q4) 1. Name three types of health care providers: - Answer-1. Primary care provider
2. Registered nurse
3. Nurse practitioner
