Universal Language Service Certified Medical Interpreters Study Guide - Mandarin-English - Written Test & Oral Test

Sep 30, 2026

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Universal Language Service, Inc. medical interpreter certification study guide for the Mandarin–English language pair. The guide outlines written and oral exam components, including code of ethics true/false questions, medical terminology and pharmacology equivalency fill-in blanks, and clinical procedure true/false items. It also covers English writing and reading comprehension tasks, plus oral testing sections such as sight translation and consecutive interpretation with supporting scripts and answer keys, alongside candidate registration policy and additional ethics and resource materials.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

FormatPDF

Pages47

Reading Time1 h 58 min

AccessFree to download

Written Test & Oral Test

Written Test Code of Ethics Questions

Medical Terminology & Pharmacology

Clinical / Medical Procedure Questions

Writing Skills in English Questions

Reading Comprehension – English Reading Comprehension

Written Exam: Answer Key

Oral Test – Sight Translation Sections

Consecutive Interpretation

Consecutive Interpretation Script

Oral Exam: Answer Key

List of Medical Terminology & Pharmacology

Test Guide Additional Resources and Information

Candidate Test Registration Policy

UniversalLanguage Medical Certified Written Test

UniversalLanguage Oral Medical Certified Test

Additional Resources

Written Test for Medical Interpreters: Sample Questions

Universal Language Service, Inc Study Guide Certified Medical Interpreters Mandarin – English By UniversalLanguage Service, Inc, Language Testing Academy – Washington State Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) Language Testing and Certification (LTC) Copyright © 2022 by UniversalLanguage Service, Inc, All rights reserved. No reproduction of these materials, in any manner whatsoever, may be allowed without written permission. Table of Contents Written Test & Oral Test Written Test Code of Ethics Questions……………………… Page 3-4 Medical Terminology & Pharmacology………………………. Page 5-6 Clinical / Medical Procedure Questions……………………… Page 7 Writing Skills in English Questions ………………………....... Page 8-9 Reading Comprehension – English Reading Comprehension ... Page 10-11 Written Exam: Answer Key ……………………………...…….. Page 12-13 Oral Test – Sight Translation Sections …………………………Page 14-15 Consecutive Interpretation …………………………….……….. Page 16 Consecutive Interpretation Script……………………………… Page 17-18 Oral Exam: Answer Key ………………………………………... Page 19-23 List of Medical Terminology & Pharmacology ………..……. Page 24-35 Test Guide Additional Resources and Information ……………. Page 36 • Language Interpreter and Translator Code of Professional Conduct (DSHSLTC)………………………..… Page 37-38 • IMIA Code of Ethics ………………………..…. Page 39 Candidate Test Registration Policy……………………………. Page 40-42 UniversalLanguage Medical Certified Written Test…………... Page 43 UniversalLanguage Oral Medical Certified Test ………….…… Page 44-45 Additional Resources…………………………………………… Page 46-47 Written Test for Medical Interpreters: Sample Questions Prepared by Universal Language Service, Inc. Code of Ethics This section will have questions about the code of ethics and standards of practice of professional interpreters. The section consists of true or false statements that will be read by the tester and then marked with the correct answer. 1. If the provider steps out of the clinical or consult room the interpreter may remain in the room and answer any questions the limited English proficient individual may have. A. True B. False 2. During the interpretation the interpreter can interject and add their opinion or understanding of the message when rendering it to either party. A. True B. False 3. Can the interpreter do a pre-session and inform the provider and limited English proficient individual how to best work with an interpreter? A. True B. False 4. The interpreter is allowed to omit language that is foul, offensive, or demeaning from their rendition from the source to the target language and vice versa. A. True B. False 5. The provider has the right to ask the interpreter to explain the information to the limited English proficient individual how they think is best, without worrying about clarification by the provider or repetition of the information. A. True B. False 6. The interpreter should always defer to the provider because they are paying for the interpreting services and not worry about the limited English proficient individual. A. True B. False 7. The interpreter is a cultural broker in the clinical setting. A. True B. False 8. Its commonly known that if the limited English proficient individual does not have transportation the interpreter can give them a ride to their destination. A. True B. False 9. The interpreter can advocate, on their own, for the patient after a clinical visit to get them additional services from other service programs or clinicians. A. True B. False 10. The limited English proficient individual and the interpreter can exchange phone numbers just in case they have follow up questions they can call the interpreter. A. True B. False Medical Terminology & Pharmacology This section will have a series of medical terms, the candidate will be required to find equivalency in their language pair. This is a fill in the blank section, not multiple choice, the

FAQs

What does the written test’s code of ethics section assess?

It presents true or false statements about the code of ethics and standards of practice for professional interpreters, read by the tester and marked by the correct answer.

How is the Medical Terminology & Pharmacology section structured?

Medical terminology uses a fill-in-the-blank format where candidates enter the equivalent term for their language pair, requiring a keyboard appropriate for that pair. Pharmacology includes true/false questions about commonly used medications in clinical settings.

What oral test components are included?

The oral test includes sight translation sections and consecutive interpretation, with a consecutive interpretation script and an oral exam answer key supporting the practice materials.

Sep 30, 2026

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