– A kindergarten deaf student with a cochlear implant keeps removing the external processor. The teacher asks you to “make him keep it on.” As the interpreter, you should: A) Physically prevent the child from removing it B) Sign to the child, “Teacher says keep processor on” C) Remind the teacher that it is not your role to enforce device use; refer to the DHH teacher or audiologist D) Tape the processor to the child’s ear

C Rationale: Educational interpreters are not responsible for managing assistive devices. Enforcing device use without training can harm the student or damage trust. The DHH teacher or audiologist handles it.

B Rationale: The interpreter must convey the teacher’s full intent – “silent reading” is an instructional strategy. Voice would disrupt others. Signing “no voice” clarifies the expectation.