Educational Principles in Simulation Flashcards
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A simulation educator wants to improve transfer of learning from the simulation lab to clinical practice. Which strategy is MOST effective?
Answer: Designing scenarios that closely mirror authentic clinical contexts
Transfer of learning is maximized when simulation contexts closely resemble the real clinical environment where skills will be applied.
Which of the following BEST describes the role of a 'confederate' in a simulation scenario?
Answer: A trained actor or embedded participant who plays a role to drive the scenario
Confederates are trained individuals embedded in the scenario (e.g., as family members or nurses) to guide the scenario toward learning objectives.
When evaluating a simulation program using Kirkpatrick's Model, Level 3 assessment measures:
Answer: Behavior change and application of skills in the clinical setting
Kirkpatrick Level 3 evaluates whether learners actually change their behavior and apply learned skills in the real workplace.
A simulation educator is concerned that learners are not achieving psychological safety during scenarios. Which facilitator behavior is MOST likely the cause?
Answer: Allowing video recording of the scenario without explicit learner consent
Unauthorized or unclear use of recordings can violate learner trust and significantly undermine psychological safety in simulation.
Which concept explains why novice learners often struggle to allocate attention efficiently during complex simulation scenarios?
Answer: Working memory limitations and cognitive load
Novice learners have not yet automated foundational skills, causing working memory to become overloaded during complex tasks.
In the context of interprofessional simulation, TeamSTEPPS is BEST described as:
Answer: An evidence-based teamwork training system to improve patient safety
TeamSTEPPS is a structured, evidence-based framework developed by AHRQ/DoD to teach teamwork and communication strategies that improve patient safety.
Which of the following is the MOST important consideration when writing simulation learning objectives for a CHSE program?
Answer: Objectives should align with the overall curriculum and be measurable
Effective simulation objectives must align with broader curriculum goals and be written in measurable terms to guide scenario design and assessment.