CHSE Debriefing and Facilitation 2

Question 1

Which debriefing model uses the phases 'Reactions, Understanding, and Summary' (RUS)?

Accepted Answer

3D Model

Answer

The 3D Model of Debriefing organizes discussion into Reactions, Understanding, and Summary phases.

Question 2

During a simulation debrief, a facilitator notices a participant becoming visibly upset. The BEST immediate response is to:

Accepted Answer

Acknowledge the emotion and pause the discussion

Answer

Acknowledging emotions and pausing preserves psychological safety and allows the participant to regroup.

Question 3

The concept of 'basic assumption' in simulation debriefing, as described by the Center for Medical Simulation, refers to the belief that:

Accepted Answer

Participants act with good intentions and are doing their best given their knowledge

Answer

The basic assumption holds that participants are intelligent professionals doing their best, which frames debriefing in a non-judgmental way.

Question 4

A facilitator using the 'advocacy-inquiry' technique would MOST likely say:

Accepted Answer

'I noticed you delayed calling for help. I'm curious what was going through your mind at that point.'

Answer

Advocacy-inquiry pairs an observation (advocacy) with an open, curious question (inquiry) to explore the learner's reasoning non-judgmentally.

Question 5

In the PEARLS debriefing framework, the 'L' stands for:

Accepted Answer

Learning transfer

Answer

In PEARLS, 'L' stands for Learning and transfer, focusing on how lessons apply to real clinical practice.

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