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Question 1 of 5

Which of the following skills do trained medical interpreters provide in the clinical setting?

A. They can help the patient make health care decisions

B. They are generally proficient in explaining clinical terminology to patients in an understandable cultural context and with limited distortion

C. They have an extensive knowledge of the patient's medical history

D. They provide the social and spontaneous interactions with patients, such as 'small talk' for the development of rapport

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: They are generally proficient in explaining clinical terminology to patients in an understandable cultural context and with limited distortion

Question 2 of 5

When taking a medical history, which of the following approaches would be the best way to develop a patient's trust and build rapport?

A. Confront a patient with targeted questions about his/her behaviors in a direct manner

B. Provide a setting that is private and safe for disclosure

C. Always include family members in these conversations

D. Be persistent in your questioning of the patient

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Provide a setting that is private and safe for disclosure

Question 3 of 5

When treating a patient who cannot speak English, what is the primary advantage of using a professional medical interpreter instead of family members?

A. Professional interpreters always have more medical knowledge than family members

B. Professional interpreters can calm emotionally distressed patients

C. Professional interpreters can offer direct interpretation of the patient's responses

D. Professional interpreters always have a better command of the English language

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Professional interpreters can offer direct interpretation of the patient's responses

Question 4 of 5

Which of the following statements is more likely to convince a truck driver to change his behavior and eat more healthy foods?

A. You should refuel your body just as you refuel your truck, with healthy foods

B. You should eat nine fruits and vegetables daily to decrease constipation

C. You should decrease your caloric intake because you eat too much

D. You should drink a lot more water, at least 10 cups every day

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: You should refuel your body just as you refuel your truck, with healthy foods

Question 5 of 5

How might physicians who see both partners of an arranged marriage provide culturally sensitive care to both of them?

A. Recommend a form of contraception that both parties agree on

B. Discuss perceived family pressures with each party separately, and then together

C. Explain the implications of 'cheng jia li ye' in U.S. culture

D. Refer one party to another physician to minimize bias

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Discuss perceived family pressures with each party separately, and then together

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