CASLI Medical Interpreting 4

Question 1

A Deaf patient consistently uses Signed Exact English (SEE) rather than ASL. The CASLI-certified interpreter should:

Accepted Answer

Match the patient's preferred mode to maximize comprehension and communication

Answer

Interpreters must adapt to the communication preferences of the Deaf consumer, which may include SEE, contact sign, PSE, or other modes.

Question 2

Which of the following best describes the 'teaming' practice in extended medical interpreting assignments?

Accepted Answer

Two interpreters alternating active and monitoring roles to maintain accuracy over time

Answer

Team interpreting involves regular rotation of active and support roles to prevent fatigue and sustain interpreting quality.

Question 3

A patient asks the interpreter to keep information confidential from the provider. The interpreter should:

Accepted Answer

Explain the interpreter's role does not permit selective omission and encourage the patient to speak with the provider directly

Answer

The interpreter's role requires complete message transfer; the patient must be informed of this limitation and guided to use appropriate disclosure channels.

Question 4

In a mental health evaluation, the provider uses idioms such as 'feeling blue' or 'climbing the walls.' The interpreter should:

Accepted Answer

Render the intended meaning and emotional content of the idiom into equivalent ASL expression

Answer

Effective interpreting requires conveying the pragmatic and emotional meaning of idioms, not literal signs that distort the intent.

Question 5

Which CASLI domain assesses an interpreter's ability to manage the physical environment of a medical appointment?

Accepted Answer

Professional conduct and preparation

Answer

Environmental management—including lighting, positioning, and line-of-sight—falls under professional conduct and preparation competencies assessed by CASLI.

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

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

CASLI Medical Interpreting 4