CCHI-PRACTICE EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
What is the MOST appropriate mode of interpreting for the interpreter to use?
If the form is not translated, or if the patient cannot write easily, the interpreter may sight
translate the form to the patient and record verbatim the patient's answer." - Answers -
B. Sight Translation
What is the MOST appropriate mode of interpreting for the interpreter to use?
When possible, facilities should provide forms translated into the patient's language.
The interpreter can then translate the patient's answers onto an English version of the
form, which should then be stapled to the non-English version. - Answers -B. Sight
Translation
What is the function of the prostate gland? - Answers -A. Produces a lubricating liquid
for sperm
As part of the male reproductive system, the prostate gland's primary function is to
secrete a slightly alkaline fluid that forms part of the seminal fluid, a fluid that carries
sperm. - Answers -TRUE
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? - Answers -A.
Disqualify himself 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 one young
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's
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 the 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? - Answers -C.
The female interpreter could replace the male interpreter for this 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 one young
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's
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 the 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? - Answers -C. 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 young
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's
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 the dedicated
emergency interpreter that day and considers calling her regarding this assignment.
Which of the following is an example of female hygiene? - Answers -A. 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? - Answers -A. Inform the provider that everything said will be interpreted.
Interpreting every speaker's utterances accurately and completely is the essential
function and responsibility of the interpreter.
What is the name of the surgical procedure where part or all of the foreskin (prepuce) is
removed? - Answers -A. Circumcision
After a healthcare appointment, the patient has a question about getting medical
insurance.
Which is the MOST appropriate action for the interpreter to take? - Answers -D. Refer
the patient to the hospital's Social Work or Financial Services Department.
During a healthcare encounter, the patient is extremely expressive through gestures
while communicating with the provider. The provider misinterprets the gestures as a
sign of anger.
Which is the MOST appropriate action for the interpreter to take? - Answers -B.
Intervene transparently and offer to clarify the cultural context of the gestures to the
provider.
Arrhythmia is an indication that which of the following body systems is functioning
abnormally? - Answers -C. Cardiovascular system
What is the MOST appropriate mode of interpreting for the interpreter to use?
If the form is not translated, or if the patient cannot write easily, the interpreter may sight
translate the form to the patient and record verbatim the patient's answer." - Answers -
B. Sight Translation
What is the MOST appropriate mode of interpreting for the interpreter to use?
When possible, facilities should provide forms translated into the patient's language.
The interpreter can then translate the patient's answers onto an English version of the
form, which should then be stapled to the non-English version. - Answers -B. Sight
Translation
What is the function of the prostate gland? - Answers -A. Produces a lubricating liquid
for sperm
As part of the male reproductive system, the prostate gland's primary function is to
secrete a slightly alkaline fluid that forms part of the seminal fluid, a fluid that carries
sperm. - Answers -TRUE
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? - Answers -A.
Disqualify himself 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 one young
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's
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 the 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? - Answers -C.
The female interpreter could replace the male interpreter for this 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 one young
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's
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 the 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? - Answers -C. 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 young
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's
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 the dedicated
emergency interpreter that day and considers calling her regarding this assignment.
Which of the following is an example of female hygiene? - Answers -A. 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? - Answers -A. Inform the provider that everything said will be interpreted.
Interpreting every speaker's utterances accurately and completely is the essential
function and responsibility of the interpreter.
What is the name of the surgical procedure where part or all of the foreskin (prepuce) is
removed? - Answers -A. Circumcision
After a healthcare appointment, the patient has a question about getting medical
insurance.
Which is the MOST appropriate action for the interpreter to take? - Answers -D. Refer
the patient to the hospital's Social Work or Financial Services Department.
During a healthcare encounter, the patient is extremely expressive through gestures
while communicating with the provider. The provider misinterprets the gestures as a
sign of anger.
Which is the MOST appropriate action for the interpreter to take? - Answers -B.
Intervene transparently and offer to clarify the cultural context of the gestures to the
provider.
Arrhythmia is an indication that which of the following body systems is functioning
abnormally? - Answers -C. Cardiovascular system
