The medical interpreter - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

The Medical Interpreter (Chapter 1 An Overview of Medical Interpreting exam questions and answers.

Roles of the Medical Interpreter EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ALREADY GRADED A+.

LEP patient Limited English Proficient patient Purpose of interpreter To facilitate understanding in communication between people who are speaking two different languages. 4 Barriers to Communication Linguistic barriers, barriers of register, cultural barriers, systemic barriers. Linguistic barriers Differences in spoken language. Provider and patient do not speak enough of each other's languages to facilitate easy communication. Barriers of register Differences...

CHIA Roles of the Medical InterpreterMessage Converter - correct answer Listen to both speakers, observe body language, and convert the meaning of all messages from one language to another. Message Converter - correct answer Manage the flow of communication between all parties present. Message Converter - correct answer Intervene (verbally or nonverbally) when parties speak too fast. Message Converter - correct answer Intervene (verbally or nonverbally) when parties fail to allow the in...

F.I.T. Final Written Exam Review (The Medical Interpreter Textbook)

1) A nurse is reviewing the techniques for transferring a client from a bed to a chair with a group of assistive personnel (AP). Which of the following instructions should the nurse include? ANS: Use lower-body strength RATIONALE: The nurse should instruct the AP to use lower-body strength when lifting a client to reduce stress on the back 2) A nurse is participating in a quality improvement study about the effectiveness of client pain management on the unit. Which of the following stra...

Prophecy LPN/LVN A Questions and Answers. What is the sing most important means of controlling and preventing the spread of infections? A. Wearing goggles B. Hand washing C. Wearing gloves D. wearing gown What observation should you report to the register nurse when caring for a patient with peritoneal dialysis catheter? A. purulent drainage B. Tubing visible under skin C. Absorbent gauze over site D. Clamped catheter Which of the following is the route of administration of a drug that is placed...

Role of Conduit/Message Converter: Definition - Answer Interpreters: listen to both speakers observe body language convert the meaning of all messages from one language to another without unnecessary additions, deletions, or changes in meaning Role of Conduit/Message Converter: How is this role performed? - Answer Interpreters must: Manage the flow of communication between all the parties present. HOW? Intervene (verbally or nonverbally) when parties speak too fast or fail to allow th...

Test Bank Ebersole and Hess’ Gerontological Nursing & Healthy Aging 5th Edition by Theris A. Touhy, and Kathleen F Jet Chapter 1-28. An older adult who is a traditional Chinese man has a blood pressure of 80/54 mm Hg and refuses to remain in the bed. Which intervention should the nurse use to promote and maintain his health? a. Have the health care provider speak to him. b. Use principles of the holistic health system. c. Ask about his perceptions and treatment ideas. Ebersole and Hess'...

Test Bank for Lewis's Medical-Surgical Nursing in Canada 5th Edition By Jeffrey Chapter 01: Introduction to Medical-Surgical Nursing Practice in Canada Tyerman: Lewis’s Medical-Surgical Nursing in Canada, 5th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. The nurse is caring for a patient with a new diagnosis of pneumonia and explains to the patient that together they will plan the patient’s care and set goals for discharge. The patient asks, “How is that different from what the doctor does?” Which...