Chapter Twelve: Principles of Professional Practice

Question 1

Professionals…

Answer 1

Holds their clients interests paramount, Adhere to a code of ethics, internalized moral base

Question 2

Code of Ethics

Answer 2

Found in a variety of professions, well-developed, set of behavioral standards

Question 3

Goals of professional codes of ethical behavior

Answer 3

Educate members, foster development of professional goals, protect public from unethical behavior

Question 4

Ethics

Answer 4

Behavioral standards- a set of principles that defines what is appropriate/ inappropriate

Question 5

NAD-RID Code of Professional Conduct

Answer 5

• Confidential communication
• Skills and knowledge for specific situations
• respect, ethical business practices

Question 6

Most important principle

Answer 6

Do no harm

Question 7

Empowerment of the client

Answer 7

Act in a way that leads to the empowerment of others

Question 8

Confidentiality

Answer 8

Even when discussing and assignment, specifics of the consumer should be omitted

Question 9

Professional Distance

Answer 9

Interpreter should set boundaries and not be too emotionally involved

Question 10

Professional Competence

Answer 10

Interpreters should know their own limits

Question 11

Promote the profession