Language and Communication Skills Flashcards

Which interpreting mode requires the interpreter to render the message simultaneously while the speaker is still talking?

Answer: Simultaneous interpreting

Simultaneous interpreting occurs in real time while the speaker continues talking, requiring the interpreter to listen and render the message at the same time.

What is the primary advantage of consecutive interpreting in a medical encounter?

Answer: It allows the interpreter to take notes and produce a more complete rendition

Consecutive interpreting allows the interpreter to take notes during the speaker's turn and produce a thorough, accurate rendition after each speaker pause.

When a patient uses a regional dialect that the interpreter is unfamiliar with, the best course of action is to:

Answer: Inform the provider and ask the patient to clarify

The interpreter must be transparent about language limitations and ask for clarification to ensure accuracy rather than guessing unknown dialect terms.

Which technique involves the interpreter rendering a written document orally in the target language in real time?

Answer: Sight translation

Sight translation is the oral rendering of a written document from one language into another in real time.

In medical interpreting, 'register' refers to:

Answer: The level of formality and vocabulary style matched to the context and audience

Register is the level of formality, vocabulary, and tone an interpreter uses, which must be matched to the clinical context and the patient's level of understanding.

Which of the following best describes 'back-channeling' in an interpreted encounter?

Answer: Using brief verbal or non-verbal signals to show the listener is following along

Back-channeling involves small acknowledgment cues such as 'mm-hmm' or nodding that indicate active listening without interrupting the flow of communication.