Simulation Operations Flashcards
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Which of the following BEST describes 'physical fidelity' in simulation?
Answer: The extent to which the simulator looks, feels, and responds like the real clinical environment
Physical fidelity refers to the realistic appearance and tactile properties of the simulator and its environment, distinct from conceptual or psychological fidelity.
A simulation operations team is preparing a supply tray for a central line insertion scenario. Which principle should guide supply selection?
Answer: Include only supplies that will be used, mirroring the clinical setting's standard kit
Authentic supply kits that mirror the clinical environment reinforce correct procedural habits and prevent learners from developing workarounds unique to simulation.
What is the PRIMARY role of a confederate in a simulation scenario?
Answer: Playing a scripted role to provide cues and advance the scenario as planned
Confederates are trained actors or staff who portray roles (family member, nurse, etc.) and deliver scripted cues that guide the scenario toward its learning objectives.
Which environmental cue is MOST effective for increasing the realism of a mass casualty simulation?
Answer: Incorporating realistic sounds, smells, and visual chaos consistent with a disaster scene
Multi-sensory environmental cues (sound, smell, visual stimuli) have the greatest impact on psychological fidelity and learner immersion during mass casualty simulations.
Before a simulation session involving medication administration, the operations team should:
Answer: Replace all real medications with identical-appearing placebos and label them clearly as simulation medications
Simulation-labeled placebo medications protect against accidental administration of real drugs while preserving the fidelity of medication identification and administration steps.
Which approach BEST manages 'simulator sickness' reported by learners using screen-based virtual simulation platforms?
Answer: Shortening session duration, scheduling breaks, and optimizing frame rates
Shorter exposure times, adequate breaks, and smooth high frame-rate rendering reduce the vestibular-visual conflict that causes simulator sickness.
When designing a simulation scenario for a mixed-experience group of learners, the operations setup should:
Answer: Allow the scenario parameters to be adjustable in real time to match group performance
Real-time adjustable parameters allow the operator to modulate difficulty so the scenario remains educationally appropriate for the actual learner performance observed.