ALTA interpretation training: Questions and Correct Answers the Latest Update
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Course
ALTA CALP
Institution
ALTA CALP
Poverty and educational levels can cause disparities in healthcare
true
Acculturation and assimilation are terms that have the same meaning
false
Title VI states that patients must pay for theirown interpreter
false
Nursing homes are not required to provide language access to non-English
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ALTA interpretation training: Questions
and Correct Answers the Latest Update
Poverty and educational levels can cause disparities in healthcare
✓ true
Acculturation and assimilation are terms that have the same meaning
✓ false
Title VI states that patients must pay for theirown interpreter
✓ false
Nursing homes are not required to provide language access to non-English
speaking residents due to Medicare regulations
✓ false
Refugees are:
✓ Unable or unwilling to return to their country due to persecution or a well-founded
fear of persecution
An untrained interpreter may make the following mistake:
✓ All of the above: Omitting information that was said by the provider. Adding
information that was not said by the provider Inserting personal opinion when
relaying information
Match the correct prefix or suffix with its meaning:
✓ itis = inflammation
✓ cholecyst = gallbladder
✓ tachy = rapid, fast
✓ ectomy = removal of
Match the terms in Column A with the definition in Column B:
✓ stroke = caused by the interruption of blood supply to the brain.
✓ end stage renal disease: also referred to as kidney failure.
✓ aneurysm = a weakening or bulging in the artery wall.
_______________ is an independent, not-for-profit organization that accredits and
certifies healthcare organizations and programs in the US
✓ The Joint Commission
Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act:
✓ Prohibits the use of family members, friends, children, and untrained bilingual staff
from acting as interpreters
When choosing where to position themselves during an interpretation session,
the interpreter must keep in mind the goal of supporting the relationship
between the patient and provider.
✓ true
It is appropriate to reflect the tone of the patient or provider.
Using the first person voice is the standard form of interpreting.
✓ true
The interpreter should provide his/her own opinion about the patient's case if
asked, in order to help the patient make the right decision.
✓ false
Confidentiality means not sharing information learned during a medical
encounter about a patient with individuals outside of the medical team.
✓ true
Always assume that most people prefer to be called by their first names. They
will let you know if you need to be more formal.
✓ false
The Code of Ethics and The Standards of Practice achieves the following:
✓ All of the above:
✓ - Ensure consistency
✓ - Ensure that trained interpreters remain neutral & transparent
✓ - Establish trust btw patient & provider
A pre-session should be used to:
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