Interpretation Modes & Sight Translation Flashcards
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Which interpretation mode requires the interpreter to render the message into the target language while the speaker continues talking, with only a brief lag?
Answer: Simultaneous interpretation
Simultaneous interpretation involves rendering the message in real time with only a short lag while the speaker continues, unlike consecutive which waits for pauses.
During consecutive interpretation, the interpreter should ideally begin rendering the message:
Answer: After the speaker has completed a meaningful segment or pause
Consecutive interpretation best practice calls for the interpreter to wait until the speaker finishes a complete thought or natural pause before rendering the message.
Sight translation in a healthcare setting refers to:
Answer: Orally translating a written document in real time
Sight translation is the oral, real-time rendering of a written text—such as consent forms or discharge instructions—into the target language.
Which mode is most appropriate when a patient needs to understand a written informed consent form before signing?
Answer: Sight translation
Sight translation is used to orally convey the content of written documents—such as consent forms—so the patient can understand and make an informed decision.
What is 'whispered interpretation' (chuchotage) in healthcare interpretation?
Answer: A mode where the interpreter whispers a simultaneous rendition directly to the listener
Whispered interpretation (chuchotage) is a form of simultaneous interpretation where the interpreter whispers the target-language message directly to one or two listeners without special equipment.
Which interpretation mode generally allows for the most accurate rendition because the interpreter can take notes and ask for clarification?
Answer: Consecutive interpretation
Consecutive interpretation is considered highly accurate because the interpreter listens to a complete segment, may take notes, and can request clarification before rendering the message.
When performing sight translation of a complex medical form, the CHI should:
Answer: Read and render the entire document accurately, pausing to explain unfamiliar terms
The CHI must render the full document faithfully and may briefly clarify unfamiliar terms, ensuring the patient receives a complete and accurate understanding of the material.