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Medical Interpreter Code of Ethics/ Standards of Practice

Quiz by Melissa W

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  • Q1

    There are 9 main standards and ethical principles

    true
    false
    True or False
    30s
  • Q2

    To prevent harm to the parties that the interpreter serves is the objective for which standard of practice: 

    advocacy

    respect

    role boundaries

    professionalism

    30s
  • Q3

    To attain the highest possible level of competence and service is the objective for which standard of practice: 

    professionalism

    professional development

    accuracy

    advocacy

    30s
  • Q4

    To uphold the public's trust in the interpreting profession is the objective for which standard of practice:

    role boundaries

    professionalism

    respect

    impartiality

    30s
  • Q5

    To clarify the scope and limits of the interpreting role, in order to avoid conflicts of interest is the objective of which standard of practice: 

    role boundaries

    advocacy

    respect

    impartiality

    30s
  • Q6

    To acknowledge the inherent dignity of all parties in the interpreted encounter is the objective for which standard of practice:

    professionalism

    respect

    impartiality

    confidentiality

    30s
  • Q7

    To facilitate communication across cultural differences is the objective for which standard of practice: 

    cultural awareness

    accuracy

    impartiality

    respect

    30s
  • Q8

    To honor the private and personal nature of the health care interaction and maintain trust among all parties is the objective for which standard of practice: 

    confidentiality 

    respect

    professionalism

    role boundaries

    30s
  • Q9

    To eliminate the effect of interpreter bias or preference is the objective of what standard of practice: 

    cultural awareness

    advocacy

    role boundaries

    impartiality

    30s
  • Q10

    To enable other parties to know precisely what each speaker has said is the objective of which standard of practice:

    accuracy

    cultural awareness

    professionalism

    role boundaries

    30s
  • Q11

    The interpreter seeking feedback on his/her performance is part of what standard of practice: 

    respect

    accuracy

    professionalism

    professional development

    30s
  • Q12

    When the patient's health, well-being or dignity is at risk, the interpreter may be justified in acting as an advocate. 

    true
    false
    True or False
    30s
  • Q13

    If I, the interpreter, do not agree with the treatment plan as explained by the provider, I can act as an advocate and tell the patient that. 

    false
    true
    True or False
    30s
  • Q14

    The  interpreter may alert his/her supervisor to patterns of disrespect towards patients. 

    true
    false
    True or False
    30s
  • Q15

    The interpreter discloses skill limitations with respect to particular assignments is part of what standard of practice?

    role boundaries

    accuracy

    professionalism

    impartiality

    30s

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