Bridging The Gap (BTG) 40 Hour Practice Exam

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• Which statement is an example of a difficult interpreting circumstance?
• Staying hydrated, learning to say no in a professional way, and wearing comfortable shoes and clothing to interpreting appointments are example of:
• Which heart chamber is described as the pump that takes in blood?
• Informed consent requires a patient to understand risks, benefits, alternatives, and consequences.
• Name the six rights commonly taught for safe medication administration.
• How does negligence differ from malpractice?
• Which conditions are listed under female reproductive concerns?
• What is the main goal of incremental intervention in interpreter work?
• What should an interpreter do if there is a long pause in speech during interpretation?
• What is the normal adult white blood cell (WBC) count range?
• The voice box is called what?
• Which action is best when uncertain about a term during sight translation?
• Which conditions are listed under digestive system problems?
• Which specialist is associated with the digestive system?
• What is the recommended duration for hand hygiene with soap and water?
• What is the most common mode of interpreting used in a medical setting?
• Diabetes is defined as
• What is the medical term for difficult or painful breathing?
• What is the difference between systolic and diastolic blood pressure?
• Which body system includes the esophagus?
• What is culture?
• What is a common indicator of lapses in infection control practices?
• What is the anatomical name for the thin lining around the lungs?
• Which of the following is a skin condition?
• What is the difference between active ROM and passive ROM?
• Which procedures are listed for the female reproductive system?
• Which description best defines reflective listening?
• Which of the following is NOT part of the digestive system as listed?
• The drug of choice for an immediate anaphylactic reaction is which of the following?
• Which statement defines a diabetes-related condition?
• In quality improvement, which option correctly lists the steps in the PDSA cycle?
• Which of the following is NOT a memory technique?
• What does a Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) order indicate?
• Loop diuretics commonly cause which electrolyte disturbance?
• Bursitis is the inflammation of which structure?
• What is incremental intervention?
• Which condition is inflammation of the skin?
• What does nosocomial infection mean?
• An ectopic pregnancy occurs where?
• Angina is best described as
• The vas deferens, seminal vesicles, and prostate gland are parts of which system?
• Which statement is included in the pre-session protocol?
• Which body system includes the kidneys?
• Cultural relativity means behavior must be evaluated within what context?
• Which description best captures an assertive communication style?
• What is the purpose of infection control audits in healthcare?
• Hepatitis is defined as?
• What communication barrier matches to systemic barrier?
• Which organs are part of the male reproductive system?
• Which statement best defines a nosocomial infection in a hospital setting?
• What is the effect of an IV bolus administration?
• How should you identify a patient before giving medication?
• A pregnancy outside of the womb, usually in a fallopian tube, is known as?
• If you are unsure about a prescribed dose, what is the correct course of action?
• Which 'Right' ensures medications are given at the prescribed moment?
• Hepatitis refers to which condition?
• What condition is defined by irregularities in the curvatures of the lens and/or cornea that lead to blurred vision?
• Which structure is the main opening into the lungs?
• Name the four stages of wound healing.
• Cushing syndrome is characterized by?
• Which organization sets quality standards for accreditation of health care facilities?
• Which electrolyte abnormality is commonly linked to dangerous cardiac arrhythmias?
• What is the purpose of a care plan in nursing?
• An obstetrician is a specialist who deals with?
• Which specialist is associated with the cardiovascular system?
• What is the primary purpose of hand hygiene in healthcare?
• In clinical communication, SBAR is an acronym for what sequence?
• Which role primarily focuses on translating messages verbatim?
• Which statement best defines congestive heart failure?
• Which term refers to inflammation of the liver most often caused by a viral infection?
• Which memory technique involves breaking information into smaller units to aid recall?
• The epiglottis, salivary glands, esophagus, and large intestine are parts of which body system?
• In the PDSA cycle, which step involves collecting and studying the data to determine impact?
• What condition is defined as inflammation of the bronchi?
• Define informed consent.
• Active listening includes which of the following?
• Which vaccine is commonly given at birth in many guidelines?
• Active listening includes which practice?
• Which of the following is NOT a sight translation guideline?
• High register is
• Which term describes a condition of excess cortisol production?
• What communication barrier matches to cultural barrier?
• Which condition is defined as the inability of the kidneys to excrete wastes and help maintain electrolyte balance?
• Which isolation precaution is used for diseases transmitted via the airborne route?
• When should an interpreter intervene?
• Prolonged hypertension primarily affects which body system?
• What is an early sign of hypoglycemia in a patient with diabetes?
• Which statement correctly lists the three kinds of blood vessels?
• If a patient asks the interpreter what she should do, how should the interpreter respond?
• Which items are listed as problems in the cardiovascular system?
• What procedure is commonly used to examine the urinary system for abnormalities?
• How is the advocate role different from conduit, clarifier, and culture broker roles?
• Which organs are part of the female reproductive system?
• Which procedure is used to sample skin tissue for diagnosis?
• Which statement best describes the difference between acute and chronic pain?
• Osteoporosis is best described as?
• What is appropriate advocacy?
• Which barrier best matches a systemic barrier in interpreter work?
• What term describes the obligation to provide care that meets accepted standards to avoid legal liability?
• Which of the following terms correctly defines tachypnea?
• Which procedures are associated with the male reproductive system?
• Which of the following is a listed anatomical part of the eye?
• In the PDSA cycle, which phase involves implementing the change on a small scale?
• Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 relates to interpreters by requiring what?
• What is the first step in the five steps of cultural brokering?
• Which item is a valid example of one of the six rights of safe medication administration?
• Which communication barrier matches to linguistic barrier?
• What should you do if a document involves high register and you're not familiar with it?
• Which organ empties bile into the small intestine?
• Which statement defines informed consent most accurately?
• Which option lists the essential elements for valid informed consent?
• Which document is typically sight translated only in the presence of a provider?
• Which of the following are procedures related to the cardiovascular system?
• Which memory technique involves creating mental images?
• The skin system is also called what?
• Low register means
• Which fluids are considered isotonic with respect to body fluids?
• Which step in the cultural brokering process involves explaining to the patient or provider what you need to tell the other?
• Which organs comprise the urinary system?
• Which statement about sight translation guidelines is false?
• What is a cultural bump?
• After a shoulder fracture, what is the purpose of a sling or immobilizer?
• What is the typical adult minimum urine output per hour?
• Which specialist treats male reproductive issues?
• In the nursing process, what is the step that follows Assessment?
• Which statement best defines autonomy in patient care?
• Which barrier would be most appropriately addressed using a cultural broker?
• A Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) order specifies which action in an arrest?
• What is the specialist who works with the musculoskeletal system?
• Which statement correctly describes what a nursing care plan documents?
• When a patient refuses treatment, which ethical principle is at play?
• During an exam, a patient’s adult daughter interrupts and talks directly to the patient. What should the interpreter do?
• Which two strategies are commonly used to confirm patient identity before medication administration?
• A nurse has stock strength 10 mg/mL. If the ordered dose is 2 mg, how many milliliters should be administered?
• What is active culture?
• What is the normal adult blood pressure range (systolic/diastolic)?
• If a patient's vitals worsen suddenly, what is the appropriate initial action?
• What is a primary function of the skin?
• Which communication barrier matches to barriers of register?
• What are the five steps of the nursing process in order?
• What is transparent communication?
• Which element best addresses a patient’s understanding of the information provided during consent?
• What are the four roles of the interpreter?
• What is the first-line treatment for an anaphylactic reaction?
• What is the primary function of the kidneys?
• Bursitis is best described as which of the following?
• Which description best captures the primary functions of the kidneys?
• Why would an interpreter use 'first person' when interpreting?
• What is the normal adult resting heart rate range (in beats per minute)?
• Which condition involves increased intraocular pressure that damages the retina and optic nerve, causing vision loss?
• What does the term ecchymosis describe?
• Which description accurately reflects active ROM?
• Register refers to
• Asthma is a?
• Which of the following is NOT listed as one of the three types of health care providers?
• What are two guidelines that will help an interpreter advocate effectively for a patient in a professional manner?
• Airborne isolation is indicated for diseases such as which of the following pairs?
• Which element of informed consent concerns the patient making a decision free from coercion?
• What is a medical interview?
• Renal refers to which anatomical part?
• What is the normal adult resting respiratory rate range (breaths per minute)?
• What does HIPAA primarily protect in patient care?
• Which memory technique involves linking concepts by meaning to aid recall?
• What is the standard of care?
• Which statement best reflects the primary objective of patient education?
• Which document is an example that can be sight translated by an interpreter only in the presence of a provider?
• Which of the following pairings correctly matches a barrier category to its descriptor?
• Which term describes the organs that produce sperm and hormones?
• Which statement describes appropriate sight translation requests?
• The specialist who treats respiratory diseases is the?
• Which document can be sight translated without the provider being present?
• Before administering any medication, what two critical patient identifiers should you verify?
• Which of the following is NOT listed as an anatomical part of the eye in the material?
• What should you do if a patient’s vitals suddenly worsen?
• What is reflective listening in nursing communication?
• In wound healing, which phase is primarily focused on stopping bleeding?
• Which is a benefit of using first person in interpretation?
• Which organ carries air to the lungs?
• What is the purpose of medication reconciliation on admission?
• Which tests are listed for cardiovascular evaluation?
• What is the proper interpreting position?
• Which option best identifies the electrolyte most commonly linked to dangerous cardiac arrhythmias?
• Which step involves returning to conduit interpreting ASAP?
• How should inappropriate sight translation requests be handled?
• Which of the following best indicates lapses in infection control practices?
• Which action is not included in the guidelines for effective intervention?
• A nephrologist specializes in which body system?
• Which ethical principle is most closely related to patient autonomy?
• Which of the following is NOT one of the six commonly taught rights for safe medication administration?
• Which is a common urinary problem?
• What is the normal Glasgow Coma Scale score range?
• Which procedures are listed for the digestive system?
• Define tachypnea.
• Which statement describes informed consent in medical procedures?