Simulation Design and Development Flashcards
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Which principle guides the selection of simulation modality (e.g., manikin, standardized patient, virtual reality) during scenario design?
Answer: The modality should be selected based on the learning objectives
Learning objectives should drive modality selection because different objectives require different types of learner interaction and feedback.
A healthcare simulation educator is incorporating moulage into a scenario. What is the primary educational purpose of moulage?
Answer: To enhance realism and support learner immersion in the clinical scenario
Moulage—the application of realistic wound and injury makeup—enhances visual realism and deepens learner suspension of disbelief.
Which design strategy helps prevent learners from 'gaming' a simulation by guessing outcomes based on prior scenario experience?
Answer: Using scripted branching pathways with multiple plausible endpoints
Branching pathways with multiple plausible endpoints make scenarios less predictable and prevent learners from recalling fixed outcomes from previous runs.
When writing a scenario case, what information should be included in the 'initial state' section?
Answer: The learner's vital signs, presentation findings, and environmental setup at scenario start
The initial state describes the patient's baseline presentation and environmental conditions at the moment learners enter the scenario.
A simulation educator is designing a scenario for interprofessional education (IPE). Which design element is most critical to include?
Answer: Objectives specific to each professional role's contribution and collaboration
IPE simulation scenarios must include role-specific and collaborative objectives so all professions understand their individual and shared responsibilities.
Which of the following best describes 'psychological fidelity' in simulation design?
Answer: The degree to which the simulation evokes the emotional and cognitive demands of real practice
Psychological fidelity refers to how authentically the simulation recreates the stress, uncertainty, and cognitive load experienced in real clinical situations.
What is the purpose of piloting a simulation scenario before its formal implementation with learners?
Answer: To identify technical, logistical, or content flaws before the scenario runs with actual participants
Piloting a scenario allows the design team to discover and correct errors in equipment setup, scripting, timing, or clinical accuracy before learners participate.