CORECHI - PRACTICE TEST (CCHI
WEBSITE) QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
An interpreter is assisting with an inpatient admission form.
What is the MOST appropriate mode of interpreting for the interpreter to use? - Correct
Answers -Sight Translation
What is the function of the prostate gland? - Correct Answers -Produces a lubricating
liquid for sperm
An interpreter has just lost a close family member to suicide. A patient arrives in the
emergency room after surviving an attempted suicide. The interpreter begins to feel
emotionally overwhelmed during the interpretation.
Which is the MOST appropriate action for the interpreter to take? - Correct Answers -
Disqualify him/herself from the encounter
A male interpreter has been assigned to interpret for a mother and child instructional
class that is required for all first-time mothers. The interpreter notices that on woman is
not interacting with the instructor.
Additionally, the mother is blushing and looking down. The interpreter believes that he
may be the cause of the mother discomfort since in some cultures it is shameful for
women to talk about female hygiene in the presence of men. The interpreter knows that
a female colleague is dedicated emergency interpreter that day and considers calling
her regarding this assignment.
Why is it important that the emergency interpreter for the day is female? - Correct
Answers -The female interpreter could replace the male interpreter for this encounter.
Since the interpreter suspects that his gender may affect the patient's ability to interact
with the provider, and because it is possible to replace him with a female interpreter in a
timely manner, the interpreter may address this situation by offering to have a female
interpreter continue in his stead.
A male interpreter has been assigned to interpret for a mother and child instructional
class that is required for all first-time mothers. The interpreter notices that on woman is
not interacting with the instructor.
, Additionally, the mother is blushing and looking down. The interpreter believes that he
may be the cause of the mother discomfort since in some cultures it is shameful for
women to talk about female hygiene in the presence of men. The interpreter knows that
a female colleague is dedicated emergency interpreter that day and considers calling
her regarding this assignment.
What led the interpreter to suspect that his presence was making the patient
uncomfortable? - Correct Answers -The patient was sending non-verbal cues.
A male interpreter has been assigned to interpret for a mother and child instructional
class that is required for all first-time mothers. The interpreter notices that one woman is
not interacting with the instructor.
Additionally, the mother is blushing and looking down. The interpreter believes that he
may be the cause of the mother discomfort since in some cultures it is shameful for
women to talk about female hygiene in the presence of men. The interpreter knows that
a female colleague is dedicated emergency interpreter that day and considers calling
her regarding this assignment.
Which of the following is an example of female hygiene? - Correct Answers -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? - Correct Answers -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? - Correct Answers -Circumcision
During a healthcare encounter, the patient is extremely expressive through gestures
while communicating with the provider. The provider misinterprets the gesture sign of
anger. Which is the MOST appropriate action for the interpreter to take? - Correct
Answers -Intervene transparently and offer to clarify the cultural context of the gestures
to the provider.
After a healthcare appointment, the patient has a question about getting medical
insurance. Which is the MOST appropriate action for the interpreter to take? - Correct
Answers -Refer the patient to the hospitals Social Work or Financial Services
Department.
Arrhythmia is an indication that which of the following body systems is functioning
abnormally? - Correct Answers -Cardiovascular System
WEBSITE) QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
An interpreter is assisting with an inpatient admission form.
What is the MOST appropriate mode of interpreting for the interpreter to use? - Correct
Answers -Sight Translation
What is the function of the prostate gland? - Correct Answers -Produces a lubricating
liquid for sperm
An interpreter has just lost a close family member to suicide. A patient arrives in the
emergency room after surviving an attempted suicide. The interpreter begins to feel
emotionally overwhelmed during the interpretation.
Which is the MOST appropriate action for the interpreter to take? - Correct Answers -
Disqualify him/herself from the encounter
A male interpreter has been assigned to interpret for a mother and child instructional
class that is required for all first-time mothers. The interpreter notices that on woman is
not interacting with the instructor.
Additionally, the mother is blushing and looking down. The interpreter believes that he
may be the cause of the mother discomfort since in some cultures it is shameful for
women to talk about female hygiene in the presence of men. The interpreter knows that
a female colleague is dedicated emergency interpreter that day and considers calling
her regarding this assignment.
Why is it important that the emergency interpreter for the day is female? - Correct
Answers -The female interpreter could replace the male interpreter for this encounter.
Since the interpreter suspects that his gender may affect the patient's ability to interact
with the provider, and because it is possible to replace him with a female interpreter in a
timely manner, the interpreter may address this situation by offering to have a female
interpreter continue in his stead.
A male interpreter has been assigned to interpret for a mother and child instructional
class that is required for all first-time mothers. The interpreter notices that on woman is
not interacting with the instructor.
, Additionally, the mother is blushing and looking down. The interpreter believes that he
may be the cause of the mother discomfort since in some cultures it is shameful for
women to talk about female hygiene in the presence of men. The interpreter knows that
a female colleague is dedicated emergency interpreter that day and considers calling
her regarding this assignment.
What led the interpreter to suspect that his presence was making the patient
uncomfortable? - Correct Answers -The patient was sending non-verbal cues.
A male interpreter has been assigned to interpret for a mother and child instructional
class that is required for all first-time mothers. The interpreter notices that one woman is
not interacting with the instructor.
Additionally, the mother is blushing and looking down. The interpreter believes that he
may be the cause of the mother discomfort since in some cultures it is shameful for
women to talk about female hygiene in the presence of men. The interpreter knows that
a female colleague is dedicated emergency interpreter that day and considers calling
her regarding this assignment.
Which of the following is an example of female hygiene? - Correct Answers -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? - Correct Answers -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? - Correct Answers -Circumcision
During a healthcare encounter, the patient is extremely expressive through gestures
while communicating with the provider. The provider misinterprets the gesture sign of
anger. Which is the MOST appropriate action for the interpreter to take? - Correct
Answers -Intervene transparently and offer to clarify the cultural context of the gestures
to the provider.
After a healthcare appointment, the patient has a question about getting medical
insurance. Which is the MOST appropriate action for the interpreter to take? - Correct
Answers -Refer the patient to the hospitals Social Work or Financial Services
Department.
Arrhythmia is an indication that which of the following body systems is functioning
abnormally? - Correct Answers -Cardiovascular System