CCHI ETHICS EXAM QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS
When asked to sight translate a surgery consent form, an interpreter instead asks the
provider to explain its content and then interprets the explanation. - Answer-
professionalism
An interpreter does not blame others for his or her interpreting errors. - Answer-
professionalism
An interpreter on a lengthy assignment indicates when fatigue might compromise
interpreting accuracy. - Answer-professionalism
An interpreter does not spread rumors that would discredit another interpreter. -
Answer-professionalism
An interpreter dresses appropriately and arrives on time for appointments. - Answer-
professionalism
An interpreter stays up to date on changes in medical terminology or regional slang -
Answer-professional development
An interpreter consults with colleagues about a challenging assignment. - Answer-
professional development
An experienced interpreter mentors novice interpreters. - Answer-professional
development
An interpreter attends professional workshops and conferences. - Answer-professional
development
An interpreter may intervene on behalf of a patient with a life-threatening allergy, if the
condition has been overlooked. - Answer-advocacy
An interpreter may alert his or her supervisor to patterns of disrespect towards patients.
- Answer-advocacy
The interpreter replicates the register, style, and tone of the speaker - Answer-accuracy
AND ANSWERS
When asked to sight translate a surgery consent form, an interpreter instead asks the
provider to explain its content and then interprets the explanation. - Answer-
professionalism
An interpreter does not blame others for his or her interpreting errors. - Answer-
professionalism
An interpreter on a lengthy assignment indicates when fatigue might compromise
interpreting accuracy. - Answer-professionalism
An interpreter does not spread rumors that would discredit another interpreter. -
Answer-professionalism
An interpreter dresses appropriately and arrives on time for appointments. - Answer-
professionalism
An interpreter stays up to date on changes in medical terminology or regional slang -
Answer-professional development
An interpreter consults with colleagues about a challenging assignment. - Answer-
professional development
An experienced interpreter mentors novice interpreters. - Answer-professional
development
An interpreter attends professional workshops and conferences. - Answer-professional
development
An interpreter may intervene on behalf of a patient with a life-threatening allergy, if the
condition has been overlooked. - Answer-advocacy
An interpreter may alert his or her supervisor to patterns of disrespect towards patients.
- Answer-advocacy
The interpreter replicates the register, style, and tone of the speaker - Answer-accuracy
