CHSE Professional Values and Capabilities Questions and Answers

Question 1

A Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator (CHSE) is approached by a colleague from another department who asks to review the performance data of a specific group of learners from a recent simulation.
The colleague is not involved in the learners' curriculum or assessment.
According to the Healthcare Simulationist Code of Ethics, which principle should primarily guide the CHSE's response?

Accepted Answer

Integrity

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Results Orientation

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Transparency

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Mutual Respect

Question 2

Which of the following best demonstrates a CHSE's commitment to the professional value of lifelong learning and professional development as outlined by the INACSL Standards of Best Practice™?

Accepted Answer

Attending a national simulation conference and presenting a poster on a recent project.

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Developing and implementing a new, innovative simulation scenario for their institution.

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Consistently receiving positive feedback from learners after debriefing sessions.

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Mentoring a junior faculty member on the basics of manikin operation.

Question 3

During a debriefing, a learner becomes defensive and openly challenges the facilitator's observations, stating they felt unfairly targeted. A CHSE demonstrating the value of 'Mutual Respect' would most appropriately respond by:

Accepted Answer

Acknowledging the learner's perspective and inviting them to share their thought process during the event.

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Asking the learner to leave the debriefing to avoid disrupting the group.

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Presenting video evidence to the group to prove the observation was correct.

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Informing the learner that their reaction is unprofessional and will be noted in their evaluation.

Question 4

A simulation program is developing its policies. To align with the 'Accountability' value in the Healthcare Simulationist Code of Ethics, a CHSE should ensure the policies include a process for:

Accepted Answer

Regularly seeking, reflecting on, and incorporating feedback from learners and stakeholders.

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Annually increasing the number of simulation scenarios offered.

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Publishing research findings in high-impact journals.

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Ensuring all scenarios are vetted for cultural sensitivity and inclusivity.

Question 5

A CHSE is designing a complex interprofessional simulation. Which action best reflects the professional capability of applying ethical principles throughout the simulation design process?

Accepted Answer

Carefully designing the prebriefing to establish a safe learning environment and address confidentiality.

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Ensuring the learning objectives are specific, measurable, and achievable for all professions involved.

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Selecting the highest fidelity manikin available to maximize realism for the participants.

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Mandating participation for all learners regardless of their expressed psychological concerns.

Question 6

According to the CHSE examination blueprint, the domain 'Professional Values and Capabilities' encompasses which core concept?

Accepted Answer

Adherence to a code of ethics and continuous professional development.

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The ability to operate various simulation technologies.

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Knowledge of adult learning theories.

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Mastery of curriculum integration strategies.