Term 1 of 40
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?
Read the consent form but have the patient wait for the nurse to come back in order to
sign the document in her presence.
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.
Summarize the contents of the form mentioning what is relevant for this particular
procedure.
Read the entire document to the patient and ask him to sign it while the nurse is
checking on other patients.
Term 2 of 40
Areas of lymphoid tissue on either side of the throat that can be seen in the back of the throat;
organs of the lymphatic system. Act as part of the immune system to help protect against
infection.
adenoids
sphincter
tonsils
thymus
,Term 3 of 40
A thin membrane that separates the external ear from the middle ear. Its function is to transmit
sound from the air to the bones inside the middle ear. Rupture or perforation of the eardrum
can lead to hearing loss.
ear drum
ear canal
middle ear
eustachian tube
Term 4 of 40
group of nervous system (neurological) conditions that cause abnormal increased movements,
which may be voluntary or involuntary.
d
motion disorders
b
oncology
Term 5 of 40
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.
general practitioners. surgeons, nurses
radiologists. Anesthesiologists, pathologists
pediatricians. Dermatologists, cardiologists
ophthalmlogist. Optometrists, optricians
,Term 6 of 40
Lower intestinal exploration
colostomy
endoscopy
sigmoidoscopy
colonoscopy
Term 7 of 40
A ring-shaped muscle that surrounds a body opening or one of its hollow organs and that can
tighten to close the opening or relax to open it.
tonsils
esophagus
peristalsis
sphincter
Term 8 of 40
Removal of uterus, cervix and potentially other tissues
salpingectomy
laparotomy
myomectomy
hysterectomy
, Term 9 of 40
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?
Advise the patient's relative to request a wheelchair.
Notify a provider about the patient's need for a wheelchair.
Leave the patient in the waiting area and try to find a wheelchair in the building.
Call the Patients Rights Office to complain about the situation.
Term 10 of 40
Diseases characterized by characterized by inflammation that affects the connecting or
supporting structures of the body — most commonly the joints, but also sometimes the
tendons, ligaments, bones, and muscles.
rheumatic disease
atherosclerosis
patients with bronchial asthma
endocarditis
Term 11 of 40
What did the nurse mean by hotline?
A number with information on spicy food restrictions.
The weather hazard phone number for the hospital area.
A phone number for quick access to a source of information or help.
The gastroenterologist's cell phone number.
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