Chapter 6 - Modes of Interpreting

Question 1

What are the three interpreting modes that healthcare interpreters use?

Answer 1

Consecutive, simultaneous and sight translation.

Question 2

What is the most commonly used interpreting mode that healthcare interpreters use?

Answer 2

Consecutive interpreting.

Question 3

What is the short delay in simultaneous interpreting called?

Answer 3

A décalage.

Question 4

When is simultaneous interpreting needed in a healthcare setting?

Answer 4

When an emotionally upset patient or family member is speaking.

Question 5

When do interpreters work in pairs?

Answer 5

When doing simultaneous interpreting.

Question 6

How does an interpreter interrupt an interpreting session when needed?

Answer 6

By raising his hand.

Question 7

What are the three steps that are involved in sight translation?

Answer 7

Reading the text written in one language, mentally transposing it into the target language, and orally conveying that message to the listener.

Question 8

What interpreting mode is not accepted in healthcare interpreting?

Answer 8

Summarization Mode.

Question 9

What is Relay Interpreting?

Answer 9

Relay interpreting is when two individuals communicate through two interpreters, each of whom speaks only one of the two languages required, as well as a common third language.

Question 10

Who decides which mode is most appropriate for an interpreting session?

Answer 10

The interpreter.

Question 11

What are the three elements a healthcare interpreter should stress before the interpreting session begins?

Answer 11

Accuracy, completeness and confidentiality.

Question 12

What are the four elements necessary for a smooth interpreting session?

Answer 12

• The importance of the patient and provider addressing each other directly.
• The requirement for the interpreter to interpret everything spoken by either party.
• The need for both parties to pause frequently to allow for complete, accurate interpreting.
• The possibility that the interpreter may need to interrupt the session for clarification, and how he will do that.

Question 13

What is Chuchotage?

Answer 13

A form of simultaneous interpreting in which the interpreter whispers directly into the ear of one or two individuals.

Question 14

What must healthcare interpreters possess?

Answer 14

• Linguistic competence.
• Interpreting competence.
• Research/technical competence.
• Interpersonal skills.