CCHI Exam Questions Latest Update 2024-2025 Exam 220 Questions and 100% Verified Correct Answers Guaranteed A+
A patient is told that she will need a hysterectomy. Although she nods, she then asks you: "Is the doctor going to operate me"? This situation warrants that the interpreter intervene in the role of: - CORRECT ANSWER: clarifier. Interpreters need to help patients remove any doubts when the patient's speech or body language indicate confusion.
A physician who specializes in gland disorders like hyperthyroidism is - CORRECT
ANSWER: endocronologist
A very sick patient is told by the doctor to come back for a follow-up in no later than 1 week. At the front desk, he is told that there are no appointments available for the next 3 weeks. At that point, and with the patient's permission, the interpreter decides to speak
to the clinic manager. What role is he or she assuming? - CORRECT ANSWER:
advocate, An interpreter who acts as an advocate is concerned about the quality of care that a patient receives.
Acute anterior uveitis - CORRECT ANSWER: acute inflammation of the retina
Advanced Directive - CORRECT ANSWER: a written statement of a person's wishes
regarding medical treatment, often including a living will, made to ensure those wishes are carried out should the person be unable to communicate them to a doctor.
An echocardiogram is done by - CORRECT ANSWER: Placing an ultrasound
transducer on the patient's chest
An interpreter may discuss what he has learned during his interpreting sessions -
CORRECT ANSWER: With the healthcare providers who are directly involved in a
patient's care
An interpreter who keeps his/her body language in check (e.g. eye rolling) is
acting according to the ethical principle of - CORRECT ANSWER: impartiality
An interpreter who reminds the parties not to say anything they do not want
interpreted is acting according to the ethical principle of - CORRECT ANSWER:
confidentiality
An interpreter who sells jewelry and cosmetics to patients and staff while covering an
interpreting assignment is violating the ethical principle of - CORRECT ANSWER:
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Angina - CORRECT ANSWER: chest pain or discomfort due to insufficient supply
of blood (ischemia) to the heart muscle
Angioplasty - CORRECT ANSWER: minimally invasive surgery on a blood vessel.
antibiotics are useful to treat - CORRECT ANSWER: Bacterial Infections (Scarlet Fever for example)
Arthralgia - CORRECT ANSWER: joint pain
Arthroscopy - CORRECT ANSWER: minimally invasive joint surgery.
astigmatism - CORRECT ANSWER: anatomical malformation of cornea or lens
barium enema - CORRECT ANSWER: colon x-ray (indirect visualization)
Beta Blockers are used to treat - CORRECT ANSWER: high blood pressure and to
prevent migraines.
Beta cells - CORRECT ANSWER: located in the pancreas and make insulin.
Bicornuate Uterus - CORRECT ANSWER: congenital birth defect where the uterus
(which normally has 1 cavity) is split at the top into a right and left cavity
Blepharitis - CORRECT ANSWER: inflammation of the eyelid
Bone Density Scan (Dexa Scan) - CORRECT ANSWER: to assess osteoporosis
Bursitis - CORRECT ANSWER: inflammation of a bursa (protective sacs located around large joints that act as gliding surfaces helping reduce friction during movement of bones and tendons)
can antibiotics treat viruses? - CORRECT ANSWER: Antibiotics have no effect on fungi or viruses
CAT Scan - CORRECT ANSWER: uses ionizing radiation (X-rays) to obtain images.
Cataract - CORRECT ANSWER: in this condition the eye lens becomes progressively
cloudy.
Cerclage - CORRECT ANSWER: sutures close cervix to prevent premature birth
Cerebellum - CORRECT ANSWER: part of the brain regulates a person's balance and
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cervical vertebrae - CORRECT ANSWER: neck area
clavicle - CORRECT ANSWER: (aka collar bone) is located at the root of the neck
situated between the sternum and top of the shoulder.
Colonoscopy - CORRECT ANSWER: endoscopy, to see large bowel
Colostrum - CORRECT ANSWER: first milk made in the breasts during pregnancy.
Comminuted Fracture - CORRECT ANSWER: bone is shattered into several pieces.
Compound Fracture - CORRECT ANSWER: aka open fracture, fracture in which the
bone pierces the skin
Cupping - CORRECT ANSWER: traditional Chinese Medicine in which a local suction is created on the skin; it is believed that this mobilizes the blood in order to promote healing
Cystoscopy - CORRECT ANSWER: visual examination of the bladder and urethra
define metastasize - CORRECT ANSWER: spread to other areas of body
Difference between vertebral column and spinal cord - CORRECT ANSWER: The
vertebral column surrounds the spinal cord which travels within the spinal canal, formed from a central hole within each vertebra. The spinal cord is part of the central nervous system that supplies nerves and receives information from the peripheral nervous system within the body.
disposition - CORRECT ANSWER: tendency toward a given disease OR the plan for
continuing health care of a patient following discharge from a given health care facility
Diuretics - CORRECT ANSWER: (a.k.a "water pills") increase the formation of urine in the kidneys and are used in the management of congestive heart failure and high blood pressure.
drug toxicity symptom - CORRECT ANSWER: loss of hearing, seizures, digestive
issues
Dymally-Alatorre Bilingual Services Act - CORRECT ANSWER: california state law,
ensures individuals seeking government services whose primary lan- guage is not English are not precluded from receiving services
Endometritis - CORRECT ANSWER: inflammation of the inner lining of the uterus.
Endoscopy - CORRECT ANSWER: uses a miniature video camera to obtain images.
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