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Debriefing and Facilitation Flashcards

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

    Answer: 3D Model

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

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

    Answer: Acknowledge the emotion and pause the discussion

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Answer: Learning transfer

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

  6. Which of the following is the PRIMARY purpose of the 'reactions' phase at the start of a debrief?

    Answer: To provide an emotional release and transition learners from doing to reflecting

    The reactions phase allows participants to decompress emotionally, which is necessary before productive analytical reflection can occur.

  7. A simulation educator conducting a post-scenario debrief notices that participants are dominating the discussion with excuses rather than reflection. The BEST facilitation strategy is to:

    Answer: Use a plus-delta chart to redirect focus to observable behaviors

    A plus-delta chart redirects discussion to specific behaviors and improvements, shifting away from defensive excuses.