According to U.S. national standards for healthcare interpreters: The interpreter replicates the register, style, and tone of the speaker. For example unless there is no equivalent in the patient's language, an interpreter does not substitute simpler explanations for medical terms a provider uses , but may ask the speaker to re -express themselves in language more easily understood by the other party. A) True B) False

B) False<br /><br />According to U.S. national standards for healthcare interpreters, the interpreter should not replicate the register, style, and tone of the speaker. Instead, the interpreter should convey the message accurately and impartially, without adding, omitting, or changing the meaning of the original message. The interpreter should also avoid providing medical advice or interpreting medical terms for the patient.