CoreCHI Exam Practice Questions &
Correct Verified Answers. Latest
Edition 2025-2026. Graded A
____ _____ ______ is the tendency we have to judge the behaviors of
others through our won cultural bias rather than assuming there may be
cultural motivations we are unaware of. – ANS Reprocity of perspective
______ context: things being communicated highly dependent of context.
Verbal message is direct, high use of non-verbal elements. - ANS high
______ twins: single fertilized ovum later splits into 2 halves - ANS
monozygotic
-Beneficence:
-fidelity/accuracy: - ANS- well being of patient
-faithfulness to original message
. _____ culture is procedure based, low-context, fast-paced, focused on the
pathological perspective. - ANSBiomedical culture
A ______ is inserted in patients bladder via urethra and allows patients
urine to drain freely from bladder collection. - ANSCatheter
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,A branch of medicine dealing with the use of radioactive materials in the
diagnosis and treatment of disease. - ANSradioactive medicine
A condition when the skin, mucus membranes,or whites of the eyesturn
yellow. The yellow coloring comesfrom excess of the pigment
bilirubin;typically caused by an obstruction of the bile duct, by liver disease,
or by excessive breakdown of red blood cells. - ANSjaundice
A contagious disease characterized by spasms of deep, noisy coughing
and a loud "whooping" sound upon inhalation - ANSpertussis, whooping
cough
a disease when arteries harden and become narrower due to the plaque. -
ANSatherosclerosis
A genetic condition causing poor clearance of mucus from the bronchi. The
accumulated mucus results in repeated lung infections. - ANScystic fibrosis
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. - ANSanswer next 2 questions
2
,A medical or osteopathic doctor who specializes in eye and vision care.
They differ from ___________ and ________ in their levels of training and
in what they can diagnose and treat. - ANSophthalmlogist. Optometrists,
optricians
A noncancerous growth or tumor on the auditory nerve near the inner ear. -
ANSacoustic neuroma
A nurse asks the interpreter to read a consent form to the patient and make
sure that the patient signs it while the nurse checks on another patient.
What should the interpreter do?
A. Read the consent form but have the patient wait for the nurse to come
back in order to sign the document in her presence.
B. Politely explain that sight translation of a consent form is not considered
informed consent and ask the provider to go over the form with the patient.
C. Summarize the contents of the form mentioning what is relevant for this
particular procedure.
D. Read the entire document to the patient and ask him to sign it while the
nurse is checking on other patients. - ANSB
A patient complains of abdominal pain, flatulence, and bloating. The
gastroenterologist recommends a colonoscopy. To prepare for the test, the
patient has to follow a soft diet for a few days and drink a prescribed
mixture and clear liquids for 24 hours before the procedure. The prep nurse
gives the patient a hotline number in case of any discomfort or if questions
arise. The interpreter has learned from previous encounters that the patient
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, is diabetic, but the patient fails to convey that information to the providers. -
ANSfor next two questions
A patient recently suffered a stroke and has been receiving daily
occupational therapy and speech therapy. After receiving occupational
therapy, the patient will be taken to a different department to receive
speech therapy. The patient has difficulty walking and the interpreter
notices that no wheelchair is available. How should the interpreter
proceed?
A. Advise the patient's relative to request a wheelchair.
B. Notify a provider about the patient's need for a wheelchair.
C. Leave the patient in the waiting area and try to find a wheelchair in the
building.
D. Call the Patients Rights Office to complain about the situation. - ANSB
A person exhibiting signs and symptoms of Cerebrovascular Attacks (CVA)
or Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA) may be described as having _______? -
ANSBrain attack
A physician who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of
the digestive system. - ANSgastrointerologist
a piece of tissue or an organ transplanted from a donor or from the patient's
own body to an area of the body needs the tissue - ANSgraft
A professional: 1. is_______ ( ), 2. Holds ____ _____ to code of ethics, 3.
values interest of _____ above ______. 4. Can discuss her work using
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Correct Verified Answers. Latest
Edition 2025-2026. Graded A
____ _____ ______ is the tendency we have to judge the behaviors of
others through our won cultural bias rather than assuming there may be
cultural motivations we are unaware of. – ANS Reprocity of perspective
______ context: things being communicated highly dependent of context.
Verbal message is direct, high use of non-verbal elements. - ANS high
______ twins: single fertilized ovum later splits into 2 halves - ANS
monozygotic
-Beneficence:
-fidelity/accuracy: - ANS- well being of patient
-faithfulness to original message
. _____ culture is procedure based, low-context, fast-paced, focused on the
pathological perspective. - ANSBiomedical culture
A ______ is inserted in patients bladder via urethra and allows patients
urine to drain freely from bladder collection. - ANSCatheter
1
,A branch of medicine dealing with the use of radioactive materials in the
diagnosis and treatment of disease. - ANSradioactive medicine
A condition when the skin, mucus membranes,or whites of the eyesturn
yellow. The yellow coloring comesfrom excess of the pigment
bilirubin;typically caused by an obstruction of the bile duct, by liver disease,
or by excessive breakdown of red blood cells. - ANSjaundice
A contagious disease characterized by spasms of deep, noisy coughing
and a loud "whooping" sound upon inhalation - ANSpertussis, whooping
cough
a disease when arteries harden and become narrower due to the plaque. -
ANSatherosclerosis
A genetic condition causing poor clearance of mucus from the bronchi. The
accumulated mucus results in repeated lung infections. - ANScystic fibrosis
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. - ANSanswer next 2 questions
2
,A medical or osteopathic doctor who specializes in eye and vision care.
They differ from ___________ and ________ in their levels of training and
in what they can diagnose and treat. - ANSophthalmlogist. Optometrists,
optricians
A noncancerous growth or tumor on the auditory nerve near the inner ear. -
ANSacoustic neuroma
A nurse asks the interpreter to read a consent form to the patient and make
sure that the patient signs it while the nurse checks on another patient.
What should the interpreter do?
A. Read the consent form but have the patient wait for the nurse to come
back in order to sign the document in her presence.
B. Politely explain that sight translation of a consent form is not considered
informed consent and ask the provider to go over the form with the patient.
C. Summarize the contents of the form mentioning what is relevant for this
particular procedure.
D. Read the entire document to the patient and ask him to sign it while the
nurse is checking on other patients. - ANSB
A patient complains of abdominal pain, flatulence, and bloating. The
gastroenterologist recommends a colonoscopy. To prepare for the test, the
patient has to follow a soft diet for a few days and drink a prescribed
mixture and clear liquids for 24 hours before the procedure. The prep nurse
gives the patient a hotline number in case of any discomfort or if questions
arise. The interpreter has learned from previous encounters that the patient
3
, is diabetic, but the patient fails to convey that information to the providers. -
ANSfor next two questions
A patient recently suffered a stroke and has been receiving daily
occupational therapy and speech therapy. After receiving occupational
therapy, the patient will be taken to a different department to receive
speech therapy. The patient has difficulty walking and the interpreter
notices that no wheelchair is available. How should the interpreter
proceed?
A. Advise the patient's relative to request a wheelchair.
B. Notify a provider about the patient's need for a wheelchair.
C. Leave the patient in the waiting area and try to find a wheelchair in the
building.
D. Call the Patients Rights Office to complain about the situation. - ANSB
A person exhibiting signs and symptoms of Cerebrovascular Attacks (CVA)
or Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA) may be described as having _______? -
ANSBrain attack
A physician who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of
the digestive system. - ANSgastrointerologist
a piece of tissue or an organ transplanted from a donor or from the patient's
own body to an area of the body needs the tissue - ANSgraft
A professional: 1. is_______ ( ), 2. Holds ____ _____ to code of ethics, 3.
values interest of _____ above ______. 4. Can discuss her work using
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