CCHI Exam Questions and Answers 100% Pass

CCHI Exam Questions and Answers 100% Pass What is the function of the gonads? ✔✔Produce testosterone (testes and ovaries), considered endocrine glands Function of prostate gland? ✔✔secretes fluid that transports sper ...

CCHI Exam Questions and Answers 100% Pass What is the function of the gonads? ✔✔Produce testosterone (testes and ovaries), considered endocrine glands Function of prostate gland? ✔✔secretes fluid that transports sperm how does urine travel? ✔✔produced in kidneys, through ureters into bladder, bladder stores it, urine released through urethra (tube) what is the perineum? ✔✔area between vagina/scrotum and anus Cystoscopy ✔✔visual examination of the bladder and urethra Cerclage ✔✔sutures close cervix to prevent premature birth Advanced Directive ✔✔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. Synonym vertebral column ✔✔Spinal column Difference between vertebral column and spinal cord ✔✔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. spine ✔✔a series of vertebrae extending from the skull to the small of the back, enclosing the spinal cord and providing support for the thorax and abdomen; the backbone. cervical vertebrae ✔✔neck area lumbar vertebrae ✔✔lower back synonym for vertebral column ✔✔spine Optic neuritis ✔✔swelling (inflammation) damages the optic nerve Acute anterior uveitis ✔✔acute inflammation of the retina Blepharitis ✔✔inflammation of the eyelid astigmatism ✔✔anatomical malformation of cornea or lens myopia ✔✔images come to a focus in front of the retina of the eye because of defects in the refractive media of the eye or of abnormal length of the eyeball An echocardiogram is done by ✔✔Placing an ultrasound transducer on the patient's chest what is Dyspnea ✔✔shortness of breath why do you place electrodes on patient's skin? ✔✔to measure electrical activity of the heart for an EKG (electrocardiogram) when do you inject patients with contrast dyes? ✔✔X-ray, CT, MRI, or ultrasound exam. Can be an iodine-based material, barium-sulfate, gadolinium, or saline and air mixture (swallowed or injected intravenously) why swallow barium solution? ✔✔to obtain contrast X-ray studies of the digestive tube (e.g. esophagram) drug toxicity symptom ✔✔loss of hearing, seizures, digestive issues What is lisinopril ✔✔treats high blood pressure and heart failure how do you treat arrhythmia ✔✔with cardioversion (shock delivered to hear through paddles on chest) medicine to treat heartburn ✔✔omeprazole and ranitidine how to treat AIDS ✔✔no cure, but anti-retroviral therapy (ART) can help what is gout ✔✔sudden, severe arthritis, often joint at base of big toe How to treat gout attacks ✔✔Colchicine (anti-inflammatory) what is Ermiao wan ✔✔chinese herb high levels of uric acid indicate ✔✔gout disease Establishing culturally and linguistically appropriate goals, policies and management accountability, and infuse them throughout the organizations' planning and operations is ✔✔national CLAS standard (Culturally & Linguistically Appropriate Services) No person in the United States shall, on the ground of race, color, or national origin, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance. ✔✔Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 primary goal of HIPAA ✔✔protect health care coverage for individuals who lose or change their jobs. what is HIPAA ✔✔The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act 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: ✔✔clarifier. Interpreters need to help patients remove any doubts when the patient's speech or body language indicate confusion. Osteomyelitis ✔✔when an infection spreads to the bone Osteoporosis ✔✔bone disease that occurs when the body loses too much bone, makes too little bone Spina bifida ✔✔birth defect that occurs when the spine and spinal cord don't form properly Spondylolisthesis ✔✔causes one of the lower vertebrae aka lumbar vertebra to slip forward onto the bone directly beneath it This organization has developed standards, ethics and educational materials for healthcare interpreters ✔✔The California Healthcare Interpreters Association (CHIA) largest association of physicians—both MDs and DOs—and medical students in the United States, promotes the art and science of medicine. ✔✔American Medical Association worlds largest association of judiciary interpreters, ✔✔NAJIT The Joint Commission ✔✔accredits US and international hospitals, health care organizations and programs antibiotics are useful to treat ✔✔Bacterial Infections (Scarlet Fever for example) can antibiotics treat viruses? ✔✔Antibiotics have no effect on fungi or viruses define metastasize ✔✔spread to other areas of body Esophagus ✔✔A musculomembranous tube, most of which is located in the thorax where does digestion take place? ✔✔small intestine, also absorbs Dymally-Alatorre Bilingual Services Act ✔✔california state law, ensures individuals seeking government services whose primary lan- guage is not English are not precluded from receiving services 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? ✔✔advocate, An interpreter who acts as an advocate is concerned about the quality of care that a patient receives. Gingivitis ✔✔inflammation of gums gastritis ✔✔inflammation of the protective lining of the stomach glossitis ✔✔inflammation of the tongue. Colonoscopy ✔✔endoscopy, to see large bowel Lower GI Series ✔✔barium enema, examines the rectum, the large intestine, and the lower part of the small intestine using a contrast dye containing barium Upper GI Series ✔✔esophagus, stomach, and duodenum (first part of the small intestine) are made visible on X-ray film by a liquid suspension esophagogastroduodenoscopy ✔✔exam of upper GI tract barium enema ✔✔colon x-ray (indirect visualization) vagotomy ✔✔surgery where the vagus nerve is cut, used to reduce acid secretion in the stomach (treatment of gastric and duodenal ulcers) Fundoplication ✔✔surgery which folds part of the stomach (fundus) around the esophagus to treat acid reflux (GERD) Herniorraphy ✔✔hernia repair without the use of a mesh (when a mesh patch is used it is called a hernioplasty) laparoscopy ✔✔operation performed in the abdomen or pelvis using small incisions with the aid of a camera Laparotomy ✔✔implies a large abdominal incision. Arthroscopy ✔✔minimally invasive joint surgery. Angioplasty ✔✔minimally invasive surgery on a blood vessel. What is the name of this substance which aids in the digestion/ absorption of lipids (fat)? ✔✔bile Hydrochloric Acid ✔✔helps to digest proteins and is made in the stomach (gastric acid). Sebum ✔✔made by the skin's sebaceous glands and serves to lubricate and waterproof the skin Colostrum ✔✔first milk made in the breasts during pregnancy. Which drug is useful to reduce inflammation? ✔✔Corticosteroids Opiates are used for ✔✔their analgesic effects. Beta Blockers are used to treat ✔✔high blood pressure and to prevent migraines. Diuretics ✔✔(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. triage ✔✔(in the ER) prioritize incoming patients and identify those who cannot wait to be seen disposition ✔✔tendency toward a given disease OR the plan for continuing health care of a patient following discharge from a given health care facility When an interpreter relays what was said from the source language to the target language without any omissions or unnecessary additions he is assuming the role of ✔✔conduit A physician who specializes in gland disorders like hyperthyroidism is ✔✔endocronologist Internist ✔✔treat a variety of conditions like diabetes, hypertension, gastritis, pneumonia, etc. but they do not: see children (pediatrics) give prenatal care or deliver babies (obstetrics) and they do not operate (surgery) proctologist ✔✔specialist for colon, rectum or anus Uterine Fibroids ✔✔noncancerous growths appear in the uterus Bicornuate Uterus ✔✔congenital birth defect where the uterus (which normally has 1 cavity) is split at the top into a right and left cavity Retroverted Uterus ✔✔congenital abnormality where the uterus is "tipped" backwards (when it normally tips forward in the pelvis). Endometritis ✔✔inflammation of the inner lining of the uterus. red blood cells ✔✔cells in charge of transporting oxygen in blood Lymphocytes ✔✔white blood cells which help fight infection and cancer. Platelets ✔✔clot forming blood cells Beta cells ✔✔located in the pancreas and make insulin. VD: Venereal Disease ✔✔other way of referring to a STD. tibia ✔✔one of the 2 leg bones. clavicle ✔✔(aka collar bone) is located at the root of the neck situated between the sternum and top of the shoulder. metacarpals ✔✔located in the wrist. Compound Fracture ✔✔aka open fracture, fracture in which the bone pierces the skin Hairline Fracture ✔✔(aka a stress fracture) is minor fracture where the segments of bone do not separate, the bone continues to be in perfect alignment. The fracture is seen on X-rays as a very thin "hair line" hence its name. Comminuted Fracture ✔✔bone is shattered into several pieces. Scintigraphy ✔✔detects the spread of cancer to bones Bone Density Scan (Dexa Scan) ✔✔to assess osteoporosis White Blood Cell Count ✔✔to detect infections Sonography ✔✔another name for ultrasound Exam Cerebellum ✔✔part of the brain regulates a person's balance and coordination thalamus ✔✔brain structure which sorts and relays nerve impulses to the corresponding areas of the cerebral cortex to help us move, feel, see and hear spinal cord ✔✔transmission of nerve impulses between the brain and the rest of the body. hypothalamus ✔✔brain structure, situated below the thalamus, which regulates: body temperature, thirst, hunger, sex drive and gland function. Morbidity ✔✔The relative incidence of disease mortality ✔✔number of deaths in a given place and time incidence ✔✔occurrence of new cases of a disease in a population prevalence ✔✔percentage of a population that is affected with a particular disease (old and new cases) at a given time An interpreter may discuss what he has learned during his interpreting sessions ✔✔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 ✔✔impartiality An interpreter who reminds the parties not to say anything they do not want interpreted is acting according to the ethical principle of ✔✔confidentiality Interpreters giving advice goes against the ethical principle of ✔✔impartiality An interpreter who sells jewelry and cosmetics to patients and staff while covering an interpreting assignment is violating the ethical principle of ✔✔Professionalism When the interpreter asks the parties to address each other instead of addressing him when they speak, he is acting according to the ethical principle of: ✔✔respect This dermabrasive (rubbing) therapy is used by some cultures to relieve a variety of illnesses and is known as ✔✔Coining or cao gio (pronounced gow yaw), which is done by rubbing the skin with a coin, is a common Southeast Asian alternative treatment for minor illnesses such as cold, flu, headache, fever, pain, cough, or low energy. Cupping ✔✔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 Herbalism ✔✔use of plants for medicinal purposes. Pulse diagnosis ✔✔traditional Chinese medicine where the doctor can diagnose certain conditions according to the different qualities or characteristics of a patient's pulse Urology ✔✔focuses on the diseases of the male reproductive system and the urinary system. Hematology ✔✔focuses on the diseases of the blood cells Rheumatology ✔✔branch of internal medicine that treats systemic diseases which affect the joints and muscles Higher consumption of processed meats like hot dogs, pepperoni, and bacon is associated with increased risk of ✔✔Colon Cancer Risk Factors for brain cancer ✔✔ionizing radiation (radiotherapy), family history of brain cancer. Risk factors for Cervical cancer ✔✔human papillomavirus (HPV) infections Risk factors for prostate cancer ✔✔African Americans, obesity, family history of prostate cancer. Glaucoma ✔✔Group of eye conditions characterized by increased intraocular eye pressure Pterygium ✔✔irregular growth or thickening of the conjunctiva Cataract ✔✔in this condition the eye lens becomes progressively cloudy. Keratoconus ✔✔degenerative disease which deforms the cornea . Exceptions to interpreter confidentiality are ✔✔Elder/Childabuse, Threat to harm another person, Suicidal patient, InfectiousDiseases(e.g.Tuberculosis), Seizures/epilepsy in patients who drive, Partner Notifications(STDs) Arthralgia ✔✔joint pain Bursitis ✔✔inflammation of a bursa (protective sacs located around large joints that act as gliding surfaces helping reduce friction during movement of bones and tendons) Angina ✔✔chest pain or discomfort due to insufficient supply of blood (ischemia) to the heart muscle MRI ✔✔diagnostic study that involves the use of radiofrequency waves and a magnetic field to produce images of the human body CAT Scan ✔✔uses ionizing radiation (X-rays) to obtain images. Endoscopy ✔✔uses a miniature video camera to obtain images. ✔✔