Community Medical Interpreter -
Practice Exam Questions and Answers
What is Community Interpreting? - CORRECT ANSWER-A specialization of interpreting
used in community-based settings to facilitate access to community services such as
medical, educational, and social services.
You support equal access to community services by facilitating communication and
understanding.
Define medical interpreting: - CORRECT ANSWER-Interpreting for patients, their family
and a healthcare provider.
What is the purpose of interpreting? - CORRECT ANSWER-To facilitate communication
between parties who do not share a common language.
Describe Communicative Autonomy: - CORRECT ANSWER-The capacity of each party
in an encounter to be responsible for and in control of his/her own communication.
Which area of community interpreting has become the most professionalized? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Medical
List the minimum requirements as an interpreter: - CORRECT ANSWER-- Be 18 years
old
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Be proficient in two languages
- Hold a certificate for professional interpreter training (at least 40 hrs)
Difference between certificate and certification: - CORRECT ANSWER-Certification is
the process.
Certificate is the official document showing completion of the process.
Which kinds of organizations develop recognized certification programs for interpreters?
- CORRECT ANSWER-Professional organizations or government entities.
Name the organizations that provide national medical interpreter certification programs:
- CORRECT ANSWER-CCHI- Certification Commission for Healthcare Interpreters
NBCMI- National Board of Certification for Medical Interpreters
, What is a code of ethics? - CORRECT ANSWER-A set of principles or values that
govern the conduct of members of a profession while they are engaged in the encounter
of that profession.
The "rules" that show us what we should do.
What are standards of practice? - CORRECT ANSWER-A set of guidelines that show
us "the how" to perform in a profession. (Guidelines to code of ethics)
List some differences between ethics and standards of practice: - CORRECT
ANSWER-Ethics are the rule, Standards of Practice are the guidelines.
Ethics is more strict, Standards of Practice is more flexible.
Ethics is what we should do, Standards of Practice are how we do it.
What does NCIHC stand for and when did they publish the National Code of Ethics for
Interpreters in Health Care? - CORRECT ANSWER-NCIHC - National Council on
Interpreting in Health Care
Published in 2004.
Name the nine principles in the NCIHC code of ethics with one Standard of Practice
each: - CORRECT ANSWER-1. Confidentiality
- The interpreter protects written patient information in his or her possession.
2. Respect
- The interpreter promotes patient autonomy.
3. Accuracy
- The interpreter maintains transparency.
4. Professionalism
- The interpreter is prepared for all assignments.
5. Impartiality
- The interpreter does not allow personal judgments or cultural values to influence
objectivity.
6. Cultural Awareness
- The interpreter alerts all parties to any significant cultural misunderstanding that
arises.
7. Role Boundaries
- The interpreter limits personal involvement with all parties during the interpreting
assignment.
Practice Exam Questions and Answers
What is Community Interpreting? - CORRECT ANSWER-A specialization of interpreting
used in community-based settings to facilitate access to community services such as
medical, educational, and social services.
You support equal access to community services by facilitating communication and
understanding.
Define medical interpreting: - CORRECT ANSWER-Interpreting for patients, their family
and a healthcare provider.
What is the purpose of interpreting? - CORRECT ANSWER-To facilitate communication
between parties who do not share a common language.
Describe Communicative Autonomy: - CORRECT ANSWER-The capacity of each party
in an encounter to be responsible for and in control of his/her own communication.
Which area of community interpreting has become the most professionalized? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Medical
List the minimum requirements as an interpreter: - CORRECT ANSWER-- Be 18 years
old
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Be proficient in two languages
- Hold a certificate for professional interpreter training (at least 40 hrs)
Difference between certificate and certification: - CORRECT ANSWER-Certification is
the process.
Certificate is the official document showing completion of the process.
Which kinds of organizations develop recognized certification programs for interpreters?
- CORRECT ANSWER-Professional organizations or government entities.
Name the organizations that provide national medical interpreter certification programs:
- CORRECT ANSWER-CCHI- Certification Commission for Healthcare Interpreters
NBCMI- National Board of Certification for Medical Interpreters
, What is a code of ethics? - CORRECT ANSWER-A set of principles or values that
govern the conduct of members of a profession while they are engaged in the encounter
of that profession.
The "rules" that show us what we should do.
What are standards of practice? - CORRECT ANSWER-A set of guidelines that show
us "the how" to perform in a profession. (Guidelines to code of ethics)
List some differences between ethics and standards of practice: - CORRECT
ANSWER-Ethics are the rule, Standards of Practice are the guidelines.
Ethics is more strict, Standards of Practice is more flexible.
Ethics is what we should do, Standards of Practice are how we do it.
What does NCIHC stand for and when did they publish the National Code of Ethics for
Interpreters in Health Care? - CORRECT ANSWER-NCIHC - National Council on
Interpreting in Health Care
Published in 2004.
Name the nine principles in the NCIHC code of ethics with one Standard of Practice
each: - CORRECT ANSWER-1. Confidentiality
- The interpreter protects written patient information in his or her possession.
2. Respect
- The interpreter promotes patient autonomy.
3. Accuracy
- The interpreter maintains transparency.
4. Professionalism
- The interpreter is prepared for all assignments.
5. Impartiality
- The interpreter does not allow personal judgments or cultural values to influence
objectivity.
6. Cultural Awareness
- The interpreter alerts all parties to any significant cultural misunderstanding that
arises.
7. Role Boundaries
- The interpreter limits personal involvement with all parties during the interpreting
assignment.
