Question 1

The Institute of Medicine found that preventable medical errors are responsible for how many deaths in U.S. healthcare organizations each year?

Accepted Answer

The Institute of Medicine reported that preventable medical errors are responsible for approximately 98,000 deaths in U.S. healthcare organizations annually. This finding highlighted the significant impact of medical errors on patient safety and healthcare quality.

Question 2

The Joint Commission found that what percentage of of the root causes of unexpected patient deaths are related to poor communication?

Accepted Answer

The Joint Commission found that 66% (0.66) of the root causes of unexpected patient deaths are related to poor communication.

Question 3

Jane is referred by her primary care physician to a dermatologist, who runs some blood tests requested by the primary care physician. This is an example of which type of health care team?

Accepted Answer

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Question 4

Austin is a surgeon who works with other surgeons as well as several surgical nurses to develop a new protocol for use in the operating room. This is an example of which type of health care team?

Accepted Answer

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Question 5

Mary Ann is diagnosed with breast cancer, and she receives care from an oncologist, surgeon, social worker, pharmacist, and several nurses to complete her treatment. This is an example of which type of health care team?

Accepted Answer

Mary Ann's care involves professionals from multiple disciplines (oncology, surgery, social work, pharmacy, nursing) working independently under a common goal, which is characteristic of a multidisciplinary team.

Question 6

Elizabeth is an older patient whose nurses, physical therapist, and pharmacist work together to find medication that will help her manage her chronic pain without making her feel sleep. This is an example of which type of health care team?

Accepted Answer

An interdisciplinary team is characterized by different healthcare professionals (such as nurses, physical therapists, and pharmacists) collaborating and communicating closely to provide comprehensive care, which is what is described in the scenario.

Question 7

Emma is a patient advocate who has worked so much with clinical researchers in the internal medicine unit that she has started to be able to develop interview protocols for conducting focus group interviews. This is an example of which type of health care team?

Accepted Answer

Emma's ability to develop interview protocols for conducting focus group interviews, a skill traditionally outside her role as a patient advocate, is indicative of a transdisciplinary team. In such teams, members cross traditional role boundaries to share skills and knowledge, enhancing the team's overall capabilities.

Question 8

What method did Ellingson (2003) use to investigate backstage communication in health care teams?

Accepted Answer

Ellingson (2003) used ethnography to investigate backstage communication in health care teams, which involves observing and sometimes participating in the daily life of the people being studied, in their natural environment, to gain a deep understanding of their culture and communication practices.

Question 9

What method did Eisenberg et al. (2005) use to investigate communication among providers in the emergency room?

Accepted Answer

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Question 10

The conduit metaphor of medical interpretation is rooted in which metatheoretical paradigm?

Accepted Answer

The conduit metaphor aligns with the scientific paradigm, which emphasizes objectivity and the direct transmission of information without alteration.

Question 11

The semiotic view of medical interpretation is rooted in which metatheoretical paradigm?

Accepted Answer

The semiotic view of medical interpretation is rooted in the interpretive paradigm, which emphasizes understanding the meanings and symbols used in human communication, rather than focusing solely on empirical, measurable phenomena as in the scientific paradigm, or on power dynamics and societal structures as in the critical-cultural paradigm.

Question 12

A medical interpreter who prides herself on translating the healthcare provider's words verbatim for the patient is what type of medical interpreter?

Accepted Answer

A conduit interpreter aims to translate the healthcare provider's words as accurately as possible without adding, omitting, or significantly altering the message, which aligns with the description given.

Question 13

A medical interpreter who adds information to a healthcare provider's message to translate meaning (rather than just words) is what type of medical interpreter?

Accepted Answer

A clarifier is a type of medical interpreter who adds information to ensure that the meaning is accurately conveyed, rather than just translating words verbatim.

Question 14

A medical interpreter who makes comparisons to a patient's home country to help the patient understand a healthcare provider's recommendation is what type of medical interpreter?

Accepted Answer

A culture broker is a type of medical interpreter who helps bridge cultural gaps between healthcare providers and patients by making comparisons to the patient's home country or cultural practices to aid in understanding. This role involves explaining cultural nuances that may affect healthcare decisions or understanding of medical advice.

Question 15

A medical interpreter who chats with a patient before her visit so that she knows the patient's concerns and can be sure the concerns are addressed is what type of medical interpreter?

Accepted Answer

A patient advocate interpreter goes beyond simple translation to ensure the patient's concerns and needs are fully communicated and addressed, actively working to support the patient's well-being within the healthcare setting.

Question 16

A medical interpreter who gives the patient her own opinion about the patient's condition is what type of medical interpreter?

Accepted Answer

A medical interpreter acting as a co-diagnostician steps beyond their role by giving opinions about the patient's condition, which is not within their scope of practice. Their primary role is to facilitate communication between the patient and healthcare provider, not to offer personal medical opinions.

Question 17

Nicola accompanies her mother to a doctor's appointment. The doctor asks Nicola to translate for him as he talks to her mother. Nicola is a(n):

Accepted Answer

Nicola is a chance interpreter because she is not a professional interpreter but is present by chance and is asked to translate.

Question 18

Orla is a nurse in the emergency room. A doctor asks her to translate for him as he talks to a patient. Orla is a(n):

Accepted Answer

Orla is acting as an untrained interpreter because she is stepping into the role without formal training in interpretation, likely based on her ability to speak the patient's language.

Question 19

Petra is a surgeon who is bilingual. When Petra uses her second language to talk with a patient, Petra is a(n):

Accepted Answer

Petra is a bilingual interpreter because she uses her second language to talk with a patient.

Question 20

Ruben has been trained as a medical interpreter, and he works at a local hospital as an interpreter. Ruben is a(n):

Accepted Answer

Ruben works at a local hospital as an interpreter, which makes him an on-site interpreter, as he is physically present to provide interpretation services.

Quiz 6: Interprofessional Communication: Health Care Teams and Medical Interpreters