Healthcare and Simulation Knowledge Flashcards
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When a simulation scenario includes a scripted deterioration that learners fail to recognize, the facilitator should:
Answer: Continue the scenario and address the missed cue in debriefing
Missed cues are valuable learning opportunities; unless safety is at risk, the facilitator should allow the scenario to conclude and explore the gap during structured debriefing.
In healthcare simulation, 'debriefing with good judgment' (Rudolph et al.) emphasizes:
Answer: Sharing the facilitator's genuine assessments while remaining curious about learners' frames
Debriefing with good judgment balances advocacy (sharing honest observations) with inquiry (exploring learners' mental models) to promote deep reflection.
Which factor MOST commonly undermines psychological safety in simulation?
Answer: Fear of judgment, embarrassment, or negative consequences from errors
Psychological safety is most threatened when learners believe mistakes will result in shame, punishment, or negative evaluation rather than learning.
A CHSE educator is asked to validate a new simulation-based assessment tool. The FIRST step should be:
Answer: Conduct a content validity review with subject matter experts
Content validity, established through expert review, must confirm the tool measures the intended competencies before any scoring or standard-setting occurs.
The term 'deliberate practice' in simulation refers to:
Answer: Focused, repetitive skill practice with specific goals, expert feedback, and progressive difficulty
Deliberate practice, described by Ericsson, involves goal-directed repetition with immediate feedback and increasing challenge to build expertise efficiently.
Which aspect of simulation program administration is addressed by a 'simulation governance committee'?
Answer: Strategic oversight of standards, safety, resource allocation, and program quality
A governance committee provides institutional leadership, policy oversight, and strategic direction for the simulation program.
When using task trainers for procedural skill education, the educator should transition learners to higher-fidelity environments PRIMARILY when:
Answer: Learners demonstrate consistent basic proficiency and require contextual integration of the skill
Progression to more complex, realistic environments should be competency-driven, occurring once basic skill mechanics are reliably performed and integration with clinical context is the next learning goal.