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CCHI PRACTICE EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
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Name: Score:100 Multiple choice questions
Term 1 of 100
You go to interpret on an inpatient unit and see a sign that says "Respiratory Isolation" on the
patient's door. What should you do?
Ignore the sign and proceed with the interpretation as planned.
Enter the room without any protective equipment.
Ask at the nursing station for a PAPR.
Wait outside until someone comes to get You.
Term 2 of 100
A patient who is recovering at the hospital after being hit by a car is examined by a physician,
who orders a swallowing test with barium under video fluoroscopy. A male interpreter is called
to assist the speech-language pathologist with the exam by interpreting the instructions to the
patient on when to swallow, how much and how fast. Why would the patient need barium?
Gi doctor
Endocrinology
A neonatologist
To improve the x-ray images
Term 3 of 100
You are interpreting in a psychiatric unit for a patient and his counselor. The patient seems to
be very sad and remote and has been answering in single words. The counselor is silent. What
should you do?
Both b and c
Sit quietly and wait.
All the above
Give the patient a hug to show you care.
,Term 4 of 100
The main symptom of an inguinal hernia is a bulge in the:
Thigh
Loin
Abdomen
Groin
Term 5 of 100
A leukemia patient undergoing chemotherapy is recommended to have a platelet transfusion
in order to avoid:
Anaphylactic shock
Severe bleeding
Spontaneous bleeding
Thromboembolism
Term 6 of 100
What does it mean to be "transparent" as an interpreter?
Transparency involves speaking in a way that only one party can understand.
Transparency is assuring that when you talk to the speaker of one language, the speaker
of the other language also knows what you said.
Transparency refers to the interpreter's personal opinions being shared during the
conversation.
Transparency means only interpreting the main ideas without details.
,Term 7 of 100
Which of the following diagnostic tests does not use ionizing radiation?
MRI
CT SCAN
ULTRASOUND
EEG
Term 8 of 100
A patient who is recovering at the hospital after being hit by a car is examined by a physician,
who orders a swallowing test with barium under video fluoroscopy. A male interpreter is called
to assist the speech-language pathologist with the exam by interpreting the instructions to the
patient on when to swallow, how much and how fast. Which hospital department would this
test be taking place in?
The radiologist
Endocrinology
The patient's needs
The radiology department
Term 9 of 100
A female patient suffering from morbid obesity complains of shortness of breath and
palpitations. Her primary doctor recommends a gastric bypass surgery because she is 270
pounds above her ideal weight with a BMI of 52. The patient agrees to make an appointment to
talk to a specialist. What department would she be calling?
Geriatrics
Cardiology
Obstetrics
Bariatrics
, Term 10 of 100
A seasoned Mandarin interpreter in a major hospital is called to sight-translate a five-page
advanced directive for a patient suffering from osteoarthritis. The interpreter realizes that this
vital document should be available in Mandarin and asks the nurse if there's a translated copy
of the document. The provider tells the interpreter that all documents are in English only and
that that is why she requested an interpreter. Furthermore, the provider gets upset and asks
the interpreter why she's asking for a translated document if that is her job. What would be the
most appropriate step to take?
Request the provider permission to inquire with the patient the possibility of a cultural
barrier.
Tell him that she'll be out in a minute and to be a little more patient.
Suggest that the social worker inquire about a possible folk treatment for colds.
Politely suggest that the nurse give oral explanation of the document so the interpreter
can assist.
Term 11 of 100
Colostrum, the first milk a new mother produces, contains a mild laxative effect to a newborn
that encourages the pass of meconium, which clears the excess of bilirubin to prevent
Cyanosis
Anemia
Ketoacidosis
Jaundice
Term 12 of 100
Which of the following constitutes "advocacy"?
Have the nurse explain to the patient step-by-step, so that you can interpret everything
she says.
Alerting the radiologist to the fact that the patient is pregnant before she has an X-ray,
when he forgot to ask.
Ignoring the patient's condition and focusing on the next appointment.
Discussing the patient's medical history with other staff members.
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