
Medical Interpreter Code of Ethics/ Standards of Practice
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- Q1
There are 9 main standards and ethical principles
truefalseTrue or False30s - 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.
truefalseTrue or False30s - 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.
falsetrueTrue or False30s - Q14
The interpreter may alert his/her supervisor to patterns of disrespect towards patients.
truefalseTrue or False30s - Q15
The interpreter discloses skill limitations with respect to particular assignments is part of what standard of practice?
role boundaries
accuracy
professionalism
impartiality
30s