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What organ has a lymphatic and endocrine function? - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>spleen What humidifies and filters air when it passes through the nasal cavity to prevent harmful organisms from going in? - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>cilia and mucus What is the thickest muscular layer of the heart and is the main force behind continuous pumping of blood? - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>myocardium What vessels have one-way valves to prevent back flow - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>lymphatic vessels What defect is this: hole in the wall that separates the two lower chambers of the heart.
- CORRECT ANSWER>>>>ventricular septal defect suffix: - itis - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>inflammation What are some confidentiality laws? - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>HIPPA, FERPA, GLBA interstitial fluid - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>fluid floating around capillaries What are some positive symptoms and negative symptoms of someone with schizophrenia? - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>positive: hallucinations, delusions - negative: flat effect What plane divides the left and the right and which one divides front and back? - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>sagittal plane: left right, coronal plane: front back LEP - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>Limited English Proficiency
hematuria - CORRECT ANSWER>>>> blood in the urine A test used to see electrical activity of the heart - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>electrocardiogram The prefix "Brady" means? - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>slow How does expectation of confidentiality vary across cultures? - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>Topics considered private as well as who has a right to certain info varies across culture. Levels of collectivism and individualism impact these. A person exhibiting signs and symptoms of Cerebrovascular Attacks (CVA) or Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA) may be described as having _______? - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>Brain attack Dynamic Equivalence - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>thought for thought interpretation What philosophy is associated with being overly involved with clients? - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>helper philosophy What gland is known as the master gland? - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>pituitary gland What is a balanced approach with dynamic equivalence? - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>bilingual/bicultural What controls unconscious functions such as respirations and digestion. Consists of midbrain, pons and medulla oblongata? - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>brainstem What are the interpreters standards of conduct? - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>accuracy, confidentiality, professionalism, cultural awareness, professional development, transparency, impartiality, respect nephrology - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>branch of medicine dealing with kidneys What two things do you not use during an interpretation? - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>additions: adding things to target language that was not present explicitly or implicitly in the source, omissions: leaving out pieces of info with distortion in message to target language What region of the brain deals with motor portions of language formation? - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>Brocas Area
diseases. Physicians specializing in internal medicine are called internists, or physicians in Commonwealth nations. What distinguishes t-cells from other lymphocytes? - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>presence of t cell receptor on cell surface What is the driving force behind the guiding principles? - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>interpreter will do no harm Where does lymph travel before being mixed back into the blood to check and clean possible infections? - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>lymph nodes Procedure to remove spleen - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>splenectomy suffix: - edema - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>swelling What are the three layers of the skin? - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>epidermis, dermis, hypodermis What condition occurs when immune system attacks hair follicles and maybe brought on by severe stress? - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>alopecia areata What teams may interpreters be a part of in which there is an expectation that some confidential info may be shared? - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>treating teams, educational teams A ______ is inserted in patients bladder via urethra and allows patients urine to drain freely from bladder collection. - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>Catheter Have corresponding renal vein and artery filtrates waste products to help with metabolism. - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>kidneys In what three cases can you use expansions and reductions? - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>Linguistic need: change in volume and detail without changing intended meaning, cultural need: change in volume and detail, difference in experiential frame: "as is customary where I'm from" What is essential to making thyroid hormone? - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>good iodine level What type of cancer directly affects the lymphatic system? - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>lymphoma
The gallbladder aids mainly in ____ _____, stores ______ and releases ____ produced by liver to small intestine. Not _____ organ. - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>fat digestion, concentrates, bile. vital Root: cholecyst - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>gallbladder ____ _____ ______ is the tendency we have to judge the behaviors of others through our won cultural bias rather than assuming there may be cultural motivations we are unaware of. - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>Reprocity of perspective What chronic condition does the immune system attack and kill cells in charge of pigmentation? - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>vitiligo What is the difference between A, B and C language? - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>A: native language most fluent, B: fluent knowledge somewhat limited, C: understand cant interpret completely Cholecystitis - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>inflammation of the gallbladder What are the atria and ventricles? - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>atria is top chamber of the heart in which blood enters the heart and ventricles are bottom chambers of the heart that pump blood out of the heart What are some situations in which consumers have an expectation of confidentiality? - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>healthcare appointment, educational records, legal consultation, discussions with financial institutions White blood cells aka:______ , fight_____? - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>leukocytes, infection What hormone is released when blood levels of glucose are low? - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>glucagon What is in a message? (accuracy's big 3) - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>spirit, context, content, register Left side of the brain affects the ______ of the body - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>right side What part of the lymphatic system develops t-cells? - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>thymus In this dimension of culture people are group oriented, believe that rights of families and
removal of plaque - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>atherectomy Flap that prevents food from entering trachea by closing over during swallowing - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>epiglottis abnormal amount of fluid accumulates in pleural cavity. Prevents lungs from fully expanding - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>pleural effision left brachiocephalic vein, lymph drained back to circulatory system into left brainchiocephalic vein to bring blood back to heart - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>thoracic duct suffix: - megaly - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>enlargement Anatomical term for loose connective tissue composed of adipocytes. Main role is to store energy in form of fat, aslo cushions and insulates body - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>adipose tissue Chronic disorder characterized by excess production of skin cells. Tend to build up on surface to form thick patches that can be very red, itchy and painful. - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>psoriasis Secretes digestive enzymes that assist in absorption of nutrients and digestion in small intestine. - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>Pancreas Chronic inflammatory disease that forms in digestive tract, no cure but changes in diet and lifestyle help. - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>Crohn's Disease Process to supplement work of kidneys and filter out waste of body. Patients are connected to machine that takes their blood filters it and puts it back. - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>Dialysis Specialist that incorporates the study of liver, gallbladder, biliary tree and pancreas - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>Hepatology Relieves taste and smell impulses, coordinates messages from peripheral nervous system, controls heart rate, blood pressure and body temp, has sensors that control mood and emotion - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>Hypothalamus Dysphagia - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>difficulty swallowing
Dysphasia - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>difficulty speaking Connects anterior part of femur to posterior of tibia - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>Posterior Cruciate Ligament Long bone that lies horizontally in body, acts as barrier between between scapula and sternum - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>Calvicle Muscles connected to bones by - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>tendons Abduct - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>bring towards midline voluntary muscles - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>skeletal muscles Cartrilage degeneration due to wear and tear through the years - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>osteoartritis Act of maintaining the systems in the body at equilibrium - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>homeostasis Produces melatonin, sexual development, sleep-wake cycles - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>Pineal Gland Hypoglycemia - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>low blood sugar Thin muscular tube, stores sperm before ejaculation, transports sperm through peristalsis - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>Vas deferens Build up of fluid around one or both testicles, cause visible swelling - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>Hydrocele Layers of uterus - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>perimetrium, myometrium, endometrium Inflammation of one or more fallopian tubes caused generally by infection - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>Salphingitis Risk factors of maternal fetal medicine - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>advance maternal age, blunt trauma during pregnancy, multiple pregnancies Condition in pregnancy characterized by high blood pressure sometimes with fluid retention and proteinuria - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>preclampsia
Dimension of culture that promotes individual goals, values comminting to decisions quickly and effectively and not mixing buisness with personal life. Direct. - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>Individualists ______ context: things being communicated highly dependent of context. Verbal message is direct, high use of non verbal elements. - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>high When info is implied in one language but someone form another culture might miss that meaning - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>Linguistic expansion What are the two steps to make the best ethical decision after figuring out that foundations are in fact being threatened? - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>1. remove threat to foundation, 2. prioritize and minimize action guide conflicts Ethical reasoning: people are not first and foremost citizens they are friends, most trustworthy person is the one who honors his/her obligations to in group members and friends - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>particularism (collectivist) NCIHC - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>National Council on Interpreting in Health Care: not disclose info outside treating team, except with patients consent or if required by law. HIPPA - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act FERPA - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act GLBA - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act - financial privacy rule Accuracy as an ethical principle: - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>rendering the message faithfully How to deal with figures of speech:
- good: - good:
- best: - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>-good: interpret explicit meaning in TL
- good: retain original figurative language in TL
- best: equivalent expression in TL How to deal with double negatives:
- best:
- good: - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>-best: retain structure in TL if possible
- good: render as an affirmative statement Interpretation Process: Reception
- make sure you can ____
- Manage _____ of _____
- Ask for clarification appropriate to ___ - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>1. hear
- flow of communication
- setting Interpretation process:
- take in _____ ____
- _______ deep structure meaning
- Apply ______/ schema screen
- ______/ rehear TL utterance
- ________ interpretation in TL - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>1. source language
- identify
- context
- formulate
- produce Everyone wants to work with an interpreter with what 3 qualities - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>warmth, confidence, respect What voice do you use - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>speak as one adult to another Encouraging consumer eye contact by - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>helpful positioning, using notes, when necessary address situation directly How to maintain message accuracy - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>use words to clarify body language and tone that might be misinterpreted, incorporate meaning of tone and body language Ethical reasoning frameworks
- rules based, code of ethics as sole guides, technical professions - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>deontological Ethical reasoning frameworks:
- outcome based, utilitarianism, code of ethics as foundation, practice professions - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>teleological
- Beneficence:
- fidelity/accuracy: - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>- well being of patient - faithfulness to original message root: thera - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>muscle
Inform the provider that everything said will be interpreted. Interpreting every speaker's utterances accurately and completely is the essential function and responsibility of the interpreter B. Ask if the provider wants to be briefed following the encounter. C. Clarify to the provider cultural issues based on the interpreter's knowledge of the patient's background. D. Remind the provider that everything said will remain confidential. - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>A What is the name of the surgical procedure where part or all of the foreskin (prepuce) is removed? - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>circumcision During a healthcare encounter, the patient is extremely expressive through gestures while communicating with the provider. The provider misinterprets the gestures as a sign of anger. Which is the MOST appropriate action for the interpreter to take? A. Avoid mentioning anything since this is not an oral response. B. Intervene transparently and offer to clarify the cultural context of the gestures to the provider. C. Wait until the healthcare encounter is over and discuss the use of gestures with the provider and patient. D. Tell the provider that this is not anger and that such gestures are common in the patient's culture. - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>B After a healthcare appointment, the patient has a question about getting medical insurance. Which is the MOST appropriate action for the interpreter to take? - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>Refer the patient to Financial Services Arrhythmia is an indication that which of the following body systems is functioning abnormally? - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>cardiovascular During a healthcare encounter where the female patient is present with her husband, the provider directs his questions to the patient, but the husband always answers in her place. The physician does not intervene. Which is the MOST appropriate action for the interpreter to take? A. Continue to interpret and take no action on the communication pattern observed. B. Explain to the husband the importance of direct communication between the provider and the patient. C. Determine whether there may be a cultural reason that may be preventing the patient from speaking for herself. D. Explain to the patient that it is important that she answer for herself. - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>C What is the MOST appropriate positioning of an interpreter during a pap smear? -
CORRECT ANSWER>>>>behind the curtain or facing away from patient After the physician explains the risks and benefits of a proposed procedure, she will ask the patient to sign which of the following forms? - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>informed consent How does an interpreter intervene during a healthcare encounter? - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>By speaking in the third person, referring to himself as 'the interpreter' to avoid confusion, and being transparent. While the provider is speaking, a husband and wife start a side conversation about whether the husband should have a procedure. Which is the MOST appropriate action for the interpreter to take? A. Continue interpreting the provider's utterance in consecutive mode for consistency. B. Keep this private conversation from the provider. C. Switch to simultaneous mode. D. Pause the session and ask everyone to speak one at a time. - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>D What is another term for vertebral column? - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>spine What is astigmatism? - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>An anatomical malformation of the cornea or lens In a follow-up visit, the physician finds that the patient continues to have a high level of blood sugar. The physician is surprised that the treatment plan she prescribed is not working. When the patient is asked if he has been following the prescribed diet plan, the patient replies, "Yes. The only thing I have been eating has been rice and beans." The physician then tells the patient to stop eating rice and beans, and the patient becomes upset and says, "I won't stop eating rice and beans." Which principle in the interpreter's code of ethics will BEST guide the interpreter's action? - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>cultural awareness and responsiveness Removal of uterus, cervix and potentially other tissues - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>hysterectomy The interpreter is interpreting for a patient with infectious hepatitis during an oral surgery procedure. The interpreter will be standing very close to the patient's head during the procedure. What protective gear should the interpreter use? - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>protective gear against bloodborne and bodily fluids pathogens
B. Let the physician know that the interpreter needs to clarify the word with the patient for a potential linguistic difference. C. Based on the context of the message, relay what the interpreter thinks the patient means. D. Interpret to the best of their ability, and after the encounter has concluded, debrief with the physician on the potential linguistic difference. - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>B During a healthcare encounter at a follow-up appointment for a cancer patient, the spouse whispers to the interpreter in English that if her spouse has a terminal diagnosis, not to interpret that to the patient. The provider does not hear the request. Which is the BEST action for an interpreter to take? A. Interpret the spouse's request to the provider and then tell the spouse that the interpreter must interpret everything. B. Agree to omit that information. C. Interpret the spouse's request to the provider and then, maintaining transparency with the provider, suggest to the spouse to share with the doctor their reason behind the request. D. Disregard the spouse's request without explanation and continue interpreting. - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>C Overhead: silver - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>shooter Overhead: pink - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>infant or child abduction During a healthcare encounter at a pediatrician's office, what mode of interpreting will an interpreter MOST likely use? - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>consecutive Triage - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>the assignment of degrees of urgency to wounds or illnesses to decide the order of treatment of a large number of patients or casualties. During a healthcare encounter in the emergency room, the triage nurse instructs the interpreter and the patient to sit in the waiting room. Hours later, the patient is still waiting. The patient insists on seeing the doctor right away because she arrived before other patients. Which of the following is the MOST appropriate action for the interpreter to take? A. Tell the patient that this is a public hospital, and the waiting time is always longer here than at a private one. B. Explain to the patient the importance of triage and why she has to wait to be seen. C. Go with the patient to the appropriate staff to inquire about the situation and interpret for the patient. D. Go to the nurse's station and inform the nurse that the patient has been waiting for several hours and ask that she be seen right away. - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>C At a healthcare encounter in the psychiatry unit, the interpreter introduces herself to the
patient and the provider. Immediately after, the patient begins to speak at a very fast pace. What should the interpreter do? A. Refuse to interpret for this patient. B. Ask the patient to speak in short sentences. C. Tell the provider that the patient is not making sense. D. Begin interpreting simultaneously. - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>D Which healthcare specialty involves diagnosis and treatments of tumors and cancers? - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>oncology Diseases characterized by characterized by inflammation that affects the connecting or supporting structures of the body — most commonly the joints, but also sometimes the tendons, ligaments, bones, and muscles. - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>rheumatic disease A medical or osteopathic doctor who specializes in eye and vision care. They differ from ___________ and ________ in their levels of training and in what they can diagnose and treat. - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>ophthalmlogist. Optometrists, optricians A nurse asks the interpreter to read a consent form to the patient and make sure that the patient signs it while the nurse checks on another patient. What should the interpreter do? A. Read the consent form but have the patient wait for the nurse to come back in order to sign the document in her presence. B. Politely explain that sight translation of a consent form is not considered informed consent and ask the provider to go over the form with the patient. C. Summarize the contents of the form mentioning what is relevant for this particular procedure. D. Read the entire document to the patient and ask him to sign it while the nurse is checking on other patients. - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>B A patient recently suffered a stroke and has been receiving daily occupational therapy and speech therapy. After receiving occupational therapy, the patient will be taken to a different department to receive speech therapy. The patient has difficulty walking and the interpreter notices that no wheelchair is available. How should the interpreter proceed? A. Advise the patient's relative to request a wheelchair. B. Notify a provider about the patient's need for a wheelchair. C. Leave the patient in the waiting area and try to find a wheelchair in the building. D. Call the Patients Rights Office to complain about the situation. - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>B
and the cystic duct - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>Hartmann's pouch A ring-shaped muscle that surrounds a body opening or one of its hollow organs and that can tighten to close the opening or relax to open it. - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>sphincter intravenous drugs used in diagnostic imaging procedures to enhance the quality of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) or magnetic resonance angiography (MRA). - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>Gadolinium based contrast group of nervous system (neurological) conditions that cause abnormal increased movements, which may be voluntary or involuntary. - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>motion disorders a disease when arteries harden and become narrower due to the plaque. - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>atherosclerosis system that detects motion of the head in space and in turn generates reflexes that help us maintain balance. It also provides us with our subjective sense of movement and orientation in space. - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>Vestibular system inflammation of the lining of the bronchial tubes, which carry air to and from the lungs. It typically causes broncho spasms and coughing. - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>Bronchitis medication used to neutralize and inhibit the physiological effects of histamine (a compound released in allergic inflammatory reactions),used especially for treating allergies and colds - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>antihistamine A spouse, child, or domestic partner who is covered under a policyholder or subscriber's plan, depending on applicable law and the plan's terms and conditions. - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>dependent nurse practitioner, clinical nurse specialist or physician assistant, as allowed under state law, who provides, coordinates or helps a patient access a range of health care services. - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>Primary Care Provider complaint that an individual communicates to their health insurer or plan. - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>greivance medicine that focuses on the joints, muscles, and spine. Treatment aims to positively affect the body's nervous, circulatory, and lymphatic systems. - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>Osteopathic medicine
Medical care provided on an outpatient basis which may include diagnosis, certain forms of treatment, surgery and rehabilitation. - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>ambulatory care greenish-yellow fluid that is essential for digesting fats and for eliminating worn-out red blood cells and certain toxins from the body. Produced in the liver and stored in the gallbladder - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>bile The largest solid organ in the body, situated in the upper part of the abdomen on the right side.It performs complex functions, including cleaning blood and producing bile. - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>liver Advocacy - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>Advocacy is understood as an action taken on behalf of an individual that goes beyond facilitating communication, with the intention of supporting good health outcomes. In general, advocacy means that a third party (in this case, the interpreter) speaks for or pleads the cause of another party, thereby departing from an impartial role. What kind of standard of practice is the interpreter following if they consults with colleagues about a challenging assignment. - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>professional development What kind of standard of practice does an interpreter use when on a lengthy assignment indicates when fatigue might compromise interpreting accuracy. - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>professionalism What kind of standard of practice does an interpreter use when he or she who is also a nurse does not confer with an-other provider in the patient's presence, without reporting what is said. - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>role boundaries What kind of standard of practice does and interpreter use when a provider asks a patient who is fasting for religious reasons to take an oral medication, an interpreter may call attention to the potential conflict. - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>cultural awareness What kind of standard of practice does an interpreter use when he or she directs a patient who asks him or her for a ride home to appropriate resources within the institution - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>respect What standard of practice does an interpreter follow when he or she does not reveal personal feelings through words, tone of voice, or body language. - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>impartiality
