CDI Ethical Practices & Professional Standards 2

Question 1

A CDI is asked by a hearing family member after a medical appointment what the Deaf patient's diagnosis was. What is the most appropriate response under the NAD-RID CPC?

Accepted Answer

Politely decline, explaining that assignment information is confidential

Answer

Tenet 1 requires interpreters to keep all assignment-related information confidential unless the consumer authorizes disclosure or law requires it.

Question 2

Which situation is a recognized exception to confidentiality under the NAD-RID Code of Professional Conduct?

Accepted Answer

Federal or state law mandates disclosure, such as reporting child abuse

Answer

The CPC allows disclosure when required by law, such as mandatory reporting statutes.

Question 3

A CDI realizes mid-assignment that a Deaf consumer uses a regional sign variety the CDI cannot fully understand. What is the best ethical action?

Accepted Answer

Acknowledge the limitation and take steps such as clarifying, adding a team member, or withdrawing

Answer

Tenet 2 requires interpreters to accept and continue assignments only when they have the skills to communicate effectively, and to address gaps transparently.

Question 4

Under the NAD-RID CPC, which tenet most directly addresses an interpreter's obligation to disclose a prior personal relationship with a party in a legal proceeding?

Accepted Answer

Tenet 3: Conduct

Answer

Tenet 3 (Conduct) calls for interpreters to disclose real or perceived conflicts of interest to all parties.

Question 5

A Deaf consumer offers a CDI a $100 gift card after a long, emotional court case. What is the most ethically sound response?

Accepted Answer

Graciously decline, since accepting gifts beyond the agreed fee may create a conflict or appearance of impropriety

Answer

The CPC cautions against accepting gifts or gratuities that could create a conflict of interest or affect impartiality.

CDI - Certified Deaf Interpreter Practice Test

CDI - Certified Deaf Interpreter Practice Test

CDI Ethical Practices & Professional Standards 2