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Professional Ethics Flashcards

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  1. An interpreter is asked to interpret a ceremony that conflicts with their deeply held religious beliefs. What is the most ethical action?

    Answer: Decline the assignment and refer the agency to another qualified interpreter

    Interpreters may decline assignments that conflict with deeply held personal beliefs, provided they give timely notice so an alternative can be arranged.

  2. During an interpreted job interview, the interviewer makes a discriminatory comment about Deaf people. What should the interpreter do?

    Answer: Interpret the comment accurately and completely

    The interpreter's role is to convey all messages faithfully; omitting or altering content violates fidelity even when the content is offensive.

  3. A CDI (Certified Deaf Interpreter) and a hearing interpreter are working as a team. Who holds ethical responsibility for the accuracy of the final interpreted message?

    Answer: Both interpreters share equal ethical responsibility

    In team interpreting, all interpreters share responsibility for the accuracy and ethical delivery of the interpretation.

  4. What is the primary purpose of the CASLI Code of Ethics for interpreters seeking certification?

    Answer: To provide a framework of professional standards and ethical conduct

    The CASLI Code of Ethics establishes professional standards and ethical conduct expectations for interpreters seeking and maintaining certification.

  5. An interpreter realizes mid-assignment that they lack the subject-matter competency needed for a highly technical legal deposition. What should they do?

    Answer: Request a brief recess and disclose competency limitations to the coordinating party

    Ethical practice requires interpreters to recognize and disclose competency limitations so appropriate measures can be taken to protect all parties.

  6. Which scenario represents a violation of the impartiality tenet in the RID Code of Professional Conduct?

    Answer: An interpreter edits a Deaf person's message to sound 'more professional' to a hearing employer

    Editing a consumer's message to manage impressions violates impartiality by imposing the interpreter's judgment on the communication.

  7. A Deaf consumer's family member asks the interpreter to explain what was discussed in a confidential medical appointment. What should the interpreter do?

    Answer: Decline and explain that the content of the appointment is confidential

    Confidentiality extends to all parties outside the assignment; interpreters must decline to share information from interpreted sessions.