Core CCHI Exam Practice (245 Questions) With 100%
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1. You are the interpreter for a Korean patient, Mr. Park, who came to the emergency room due to
prolonged indigestion. When the doctor asks the patient if he took any medicine for his problem prior
to coming to the ER, the patient replies that he tried poking his thumb with a needle. You understand
that this is a common folk remedy in Korea for indigestion but it seems that the doctor is puzzled by
the patient's answer. Which role should you, the interpreter, take in this situation? - ANSWER-cultural
broker
.10. Mr. Mason accepted an interpreting assignment which he believed was an electroencephalogram
session between an EEG technologist and a patient; however, it turned out to be a consult with a
neurologist. Mr. Mason does not feel comfortable as he does not have adequate knowledge to
interpret in this scope. Which part of the medical interpreter ethics should Mr. Mason follow? -
ANSWER-Impediments to performance
.11. Jenna is interpreting for an orthopedic surgeon and a patient who came into the ER due to a
fractured patella. The doctor tells the patient: "Sir, your patella is shattered. You will need surgery
very soon." Jenna interprets the doctor's remark by saing: "Sir, the doctor said your kneecap is
broken. He also said you might need surgery in the future." Which of the following is NOT the problem
with Jenna's interpretation?
a. Jenna spoke in 1st person when interpreting
b. Jenna did not keep the register of the word 'patella'
c. Jenna altered the meaning of the utterance
d. Jenna did not accurately deliver the meaning of the utterance
e. None of the above - ANSWER-e. None of the above
.12. You are the interpreter in a session with a doctor and a patient. The doctor used a medical term
that you are not familiar with. What is the most appropriate action you should take as a professional
interpreter?
, a. Pretend like you did not hear the word
b. Ask the patient if they heard what the doctor said
c. Ask the doctor to speak in layman's terms
d. Apologize and disqualify yourself from the job
e. None of the above - ANSWER-c. Ask the doctor to speak in layman's terms
.13. Which of the following is not an appropriate way to ensure Cultural Awareness?
a. Understand the cultures associated with the languages
b. Learn about the traditional remedies that are unique to the culture
c. Advise the patient to not use any home remedy that is not deemed safe
d. Alert the doctor and the patient to any significant cultural misunderstanding that arises - ANSWER-
c. Advise the patient to not use any home remedy that is not deemed safe
.14. Which one of the following is a higher register term of a shoulder blade?
a. Scapula
b. Humerus
c. Clavicle
d. Patella
e. None of the above - ANSWER-a. Scapula
.15. _____ is an ocular condition that causes visual changes due to damage to the retina. It can
present as either the 'wet' or 'dry' type.
a. Macular degeneration
b. Retinitis pigmentosa
c. Astigmatism
d. Glaucoma
e. Cataracts - ANSWER-c. Macular degeneration
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1. You are the interpreter for a Korean patient, Mr. Park, who came to the emergency room due to
prolonged indigestion. When the doctor asks the patient if he took any medicine for his problem prior
to coming to the ER, the patient replies that he tried poking his thumb with a needle. You understand
that this is a common folk remedy in Korea for indigestion but it seems that the doctor is puzzled by
the patient's answer. Which role should you, the interpreter, take in this situation? - ANSWER-cultural
broker
.10. Mr. Mason accepted an interpreting assignment which he believed was an electroencephalogram
session between an EEG technologist and a patient; however, it turned out to be a consult with a
neurologist. Mr. Mason does not feel comfortable as he does not have adequate knowledge to
interpret in this scope. Which part of the medical interpreter ethics should Mr. Mason follow? -
ANSWER-Impediments to performance
.11. Jenna is interpreting for an orthopedic surgeon and a patient who came into the ER due to a
fractured patella. The doctor tells the patient: "Sir, your patella is shattered. You will need surgery
very soon." Jenna interprets the doctor's remark by saing: "Sir, the doctor said your kneecap is
broken. He also said you might need surgery in the future." Which of the following is NOT the problem
with Jenna's interpretation?
a. Jenna spoke in 1st person when interpreting
b. Jenna did not keep the register of the word 'patella'
c. Jenna altered the meaning of the utterance
d. Jenna did not accurately deliver the meaning of the utterance
e. None of the above - ANSWER-e. None of the above
.12. You are the interpreter in a session with a doctor and a patient. The doctor used a medical term
that you are not familiar with. What is the most appropriate action you should take as a professional
interpreter?
, a. Pretend like you did not hear the word
b. Ask the patient if they heard what the doctor said
c. Ask the doctor to speak in layman's terms
d. Apologize and disqualify yourself from the job
e. None of the above - ANSWER-c. Ask the doctor to speak in layman's terms
.13. Which of the following is not an appropriate way to ensure Cultural Awareness?
a. Understand the cultures associated with the languages
b. Learn about the traditional remedies that are unique to the culture
c. Advise the patient to not use any home remedy that is not deemed safe
d. Alert the doctor and the patient to any significant cultural misunderstanding that arises - ANSWER-
c. Advise the patient to not use any home remedy that is not deemed safe
.14. Which one of the following is a higher register term of a shoulder blade?
a. Scapula
b. Humerus
c. Clavicle
d. Patella
e. None of the above - ANSWER-a. Scapula
.15. _____ is an ocular condition that causes visual changes due to damage to the retina. It can
present as either the 'wet' or 'dry' type.
a. Macular degeneration
b. Retinitis pigmentosa
c. Astigmatism
d. Glaucoma
e. Cataracts - ANSWER-c. Macular degeneration
