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Healthcare Interpreter Written Exam (CCHI CoreCHI / NBCMI) — Practice

U.S. Health Systems: practice questions

Our Healthcare interpreter (CoreCHI / NBCMI) bank has 40 questions on this topic. Here are 5 of them with answers; the full mock exam draws from every topic, like the real one.

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Question 1

Under the Section 1557 rule, in how many languages must the notice of available language assistance be provided?

  1. English and Spanish only
  2. English and the 5 most common languages in the county
  3. English and at least the 15 most common LEP languages in the state
  4. Every language spoken by any patient in the past year
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C. English and at least the 15 most common LEP languages in the state — 45 CFR 92.11(b) requires English plus at least the 15 most common LEP languages of the relevant state or states.

Question 2

What is an 'Explanation of Benefits' (EOB)?

  1. An insurer's statement of what was covered and what may be owed
  2. A hospital bill that must be paid immediately
  3. A doctor's note excusing work
  4. A consent form for surgery
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A. An insurer's statement of what was covered and what may be owed — EOBs are listed in the Section 1557 rule among the communications that must carry the language assistance notice.

Question 3

In health insurance, what is a 'premium'?

  1. The fee for a specialist visit
  2. The amount paid regularly, often monthly, to keep coverage
  3. A penalty charged when a bill is paid late
  4. The cost of a prescription
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B. The amount paid regularly, often monthly, to keep coverage — The premium is paid to the insurer to keep the plan active.

Question 4

Under the Section 1557 rule, may a patient with limited English proficiency decline language assistance?

  1. No, the patient must accept an interpreter
  2. Yes, the rule does not require acceptance
  3. Only if a family member signs a waiver
  4. Only in outpatient settings
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B. Yes, the rule does not require acceptance — 45 CFR 92.201(h): nothing requires an LEP individual to accept language assistance services.

Question 5

An interpreter working for an agency contracted by a hospital receives patient information. Under HIPAA, the agency is generally a:

  1. Covered entity
  2. Health care clearinghouse
  3. Clearinghouse
  4. Business associate
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D. Business associate — Business associates perform services for covered entities involving protected health information and must safeguard it.

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