CHI Practice Questions - Certified Healthcare Interpreter (CHI) Exam - CHI Practice Questions - Certified Healthcare Interpreter (CHI) Exam

Question 1

According to the NCIHC National Code of Ethics, what is the healthcare interpreter's PRIMARY obligation during an interpreted encounter?

To render messages accurately and completely between parties To explain medical concepts to the patient in simplified terms To ensure the provider follows hospital policy To advocate for the patient's preferred treatment

Correct Answer:

To render messages accurately and completely between parties

Question 2

A patient tells the interpreter in private that they are not taking their medication as prescribed but asks the interpreter not to tell the doctor. What should the interpreter do?

Keep the information confidential as the patient requested Report the patient to the hospital compliance department Inform the doctor privately after the session ends Encourage the patient to share this information with the doctor during the encounter

Correct Answer:

Encourage the patient to share this information with the doctor during the encounter

Question 3

Which mode of interpreting involves the interpreter rendering the message in the target language while the speaker is still talking?

Summarization Consecutive interpreting Simultaneous interpreting Sight translation

Correct Answer:

Simultaneous interpreting

Question 4

During a medical appointment, the provider uses the term 'myocardial infarction.' The patient's language does not have a direct medical equivalent. What is the interpreter's BEST approach?

Interpret the concept using a culturally appropriate explanation that preserves the medical meaning Ask the provider to use a simpler term Skip the term and continue interpreting Use the English term and move on

Correct Answer:

Interpret the concept using a culturally appropriate explanation that preserves the medical meaning

Question 5

What does HIPAA stand for, and why is it relevant to healthcare interpreters?

Healthcare Interpreter Professional Accountability Act — it certifies medical interpreters Health Information Processing and Access Act — it regulates electronic health records Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act — it governs patient privacy and confidentiality of health information Hospital Interpreting Policies and Accreditation Act — it sets standards for interpreter services

Correct Answer:

Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act — it governs patient privacy and confidentiality of health information

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