CLA Cultural Competence and Awareness 3

Question 1

The term 'limited English proficient' (LEP) refers to individuals who:

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Do not speak English as their primary language and have limited ability to read, speak, or understand it

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Speak no English whatsoever

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Prefer to use their native language even though they speak English well

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Have a diagnosed language processing disorder

Question 2

Which federal law requires that recipients of federal financial assistance provide meaningful access to LEP individuals?

Accepted Answer

Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964

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Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

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Fair Housing Act

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HIPAA

Question 3

Using an untrained family member as an interpreter in a medical setting poses which risk?

Accepted Answer

Critical medical information may be omitted, mistranslated, or filtered due to emotional involvement

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The family member may charge for their services

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The provider may feel disrespected

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The client will become too comfortable and share irrelevant information

Question 4

Which of the following best supports culturally responsive interpretation?

Accepted Answer

Adjusting communication approaches based on the client's cultural context

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Adopting a single communication style for all clients

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Avoiding all cultural topics to stay neutral

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Defaulting to English whenever the client seems to understand some

Question 5

A CLA discovers that their personal cultural values make it difficult to interpret content neutrally during a particular session. What should they do?

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Recuse themselves and arrange for a different interpreter if possible

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Continue the session but omit content that conflicts with their values

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Complete the session and complain to the client afterward

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Alert the client that the interpreter disagrees with the session content

Question 6

What does 'intersectionality' mean for CLAs working with diverse communities?

Accepted Answer

The overlapping of multiple identity factors (race, gender, class, language) that shape a client's experience

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The point where two language families share common roots

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The intersection of state and federal regulations governing language access

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The practice of interpreting at road safety intersections