CCHI Spanish Interpreting Exam Questions
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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
What is the function of the prostate gland?
ANSWER: Produces a lubricating liquid for sperm
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?
ANSWER: 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?
ANSWER: A. 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?
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
