CHSE Healthcare and Simulation Knowledge 3

Question 1

Which manikin feature is MOST important when simulating anaphylaxis in a high-fidelity scenario?

Accepted Answer

Programmable skin color change and airway swelling

Answer

Audible bowel sounds

Answer

Blinking eyes with pupil reaction

Answer

Simulated urine output

Question 2

In simulation-based education, 'suspension of disbelief' refers to:

Accepted Answer

Learners accepting the simulated environment as real enough to engage authentically

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Learners ignoring patient safety during simulation

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Facilitators withholding feedback until after the scenario

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Using props instead of high-fidelity manikins

Question 3

The PRIMARY purpose of a pre-brief orientation in simulation is to:

Accepted Answer

Set learning objectives and establish psychological safety

Answer

Evaluate baseline learner competency

Answer

Assign roles to participants randomly

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Test the manikin's technical capabilities

Question 4

Which ethical principle is MOST challenged when using simulation for high-stakes assessment decisions?

Accepted Answer

Fairness and validity of measurement

Answer

Beneficence

Answer

Non-maleficence

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Respect for manikin realism

Question 5

A 'confederate' in simulation is best defined as:

Accepted Answer

A trained individual who plays a scripted role inside the scenario

Answer

A manufacturer representative for simulation equipment

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An outside evaluator who observes without participating

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The simulation coordinator managing the control room

Question 6

When designing a simulation to teach sepsis bundle compliance, the educator should FIRST:

Accepted Answer

Identify measurable learning outcomes aligned with the sepsis bundle protocol

Answer

Purchase a high-fidelity manikin with sepsis presets

Answer

Schedule debriefing sessions for two hours

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Select the simulation modality based on cost

Question 7

Which metric is MOST appropriate for evaluating the effectiveness of a simulation program at the institutional level?

Accepted Answer

Changes in patient outcomes or quality indicators linked to training

Answer

Participant satisfaction scores alone

Answer

Number of simulation hours completed per quarter

Answer

Manikin utilization rate