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? - ✔✔ANSWER✔✔-Sight Translation
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? - ✔✔ANSWER✔✔-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.