CASLI Medical Interpreting 2

Question 1

A Deaf patient uses ASL signs unfamiliar to the interpreter during a psychiatric evaluation. What is the best course of action?

Accepted Answer

Inform the provider that clarification is needed and pause interpretation

Answer

The interpreter must transparently inform the provider when comprehension is impaired so clinical accuracy is preserved.

Question 2

Which ethical principle is MOST at risk when a medical interpreter summarizes a patient's lengthy narrative instead of interpreting it fully?

Accepted Answer

Accuracy and completeness

Answer

Summarizing omits detail the provider needs, directly violating the accuracy and completeness standard.

Question 3

During a pre-operative consent discussion, the surgeon speaks very quickly. The ASL interpreter should:

Accepted Answer

Ask the surgeon to pause periodically to ensure complete interpretation

Answer

The interpreter has a professional right and responsibility to request pacing that allows full, accurate interpretation.

Question 4

A DeafBlind patient arrives for a medical appointment. Which interpreting mode is most appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Tactile ASL or Pro-Tactile method

Answer

Tactile ASL or Pro-Tactile is the standard approach for DeafBlind individuals who cannot access visual signing.

Question 5

When a physician asks the interpreter, 'Does the patient seem to understand?', the interpreter should:

Accepted Answer

Explain that assessing comprehension is the provider's role and offer to re-interpret if needed

Answer

Assessing patient comprehension is a clinical function; the interpreter should redirect that responsibility to the provider.

(CASLI) Center for the Assessment of Sign Language Interpretation Practice Test