CMI Sight Translation and Written Materials 2

Question 1

What is the role of 'back-translation' in verifying the quality of translated patient education materials?

Accepted Answer

Having a second independent translator render the target document back to the source language to check for accuracy

Answer

Back-translation uses a second independent translator to re-translate the target document back to the source language, revealing inaccuracies or meaning shifts in the translation.

Question 2

When sight-translating an advance directive document, the interpreter must pay particular attention to:

Accepted Answer

Patient wishes regarding end-of-life care, resuscitation, and medical power of attorney

Answer

Advance directives contain critical, legally binding patient decisions about end-of-life care; every element must be rendered completely and accurately.

Question 3

When an interpreter is not able to accurately sight-translate a highly technical pathology report, the appropriate response is to:

Accepted Answer

Notify the provider, identify the sections beyond their competency, and recommend a written translation by a qualified medical translator

Answer

Acknowledging and communicating the limits of one's competency ensures patient safety; the interpreter should recommend a qualified specialist for documents beyond their scope.

Question 4

Which of the following best describes the interpreter's obligation regarding confidentiality when asked to take a patient's written form home to prepare a translation?

Accepted Answer

Removing patient documents from the facility creates an unauthorized PHI breach and should not be done

Answer

Removing documents containing PHI from a healthcare facility without authorization constitutes a HIPAA violation, regardless of the interpreter's intentions.

Question 5

During sight translation of a surgical consent form, the patient asks the interpreter what a specific medical term means. The interpreter should:

Accepted Answer

Render the patient's question to the provider for clarification, then interpret the provider's explanation

Answer

Medical explanations are the provider's responsibility; the interpreter relays the question to the provider and interprets the provider's explanation.

CMI - Certified Medical Interpreter Practice Test

CMI - Certified Medical Interpreter Practice Test

CMI Sight Translation and Written Materials 2