Healthcare and Simulation Knowledge Flashcards
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In the context of simulation fidelity, 'psychological fidelity' refers to:
Answer: The degree to which the simulation replicates real-world cognitive and emotional demands
Psychological fidelity captures the emotional, cognitive, and contextual realism that makes learners feel they are in an authentic clinical situation.
A simulation educator notices learners consistently fail to recognize early sepsis cues during a scenario. The BEST next step is to:
Answer: Redesign the scenario cues and provide targeted pre-work on sepsis recognition
Persistent performance gaps indicate a curriculum gap; the educator should revise cue design and add foundational preparation to address the specific knowledge deficit.
Which model is MOST commonly used to frame structured debriefing in healthcare simulation?
Answer: The GAS model (Gather, Analyze, Summarize)
The GAS model (Gather, Analyze, Summarize) is a widely adopted healthcare simulation debriefing framework that guides facilitators through a structured conversation.
In simulation program management, 'scenario versioning' is important primarily because:
Answer: It ensures reproducibility, tracks curriculum changes, and supports quality improvement
Versioning documents scenario evolution over time, enabling consistent delivery, quality review, and comparison across training cohorts.
Which approach BEST supports transfer of simulation learning to clinical practice?
Answer: Designing scenarios with high contextual fidelity and immediate debriefing
Transfer of learning is maximized when simulation closely replicates the practice environment and is followed by structured reflection that consolidates the learning.
A standardized patient (SP) program coordinator notices that SPs are providing inconsistent feedback to learners. The MOST effective corrective action is:
Answer: Implementing standardized SP training with calibration sessions and feedback rubrics
Calibration training and validated rubrics ensure SPs deliver reliable, standardized feedback that meets educational objectives.
The INACSL Standards of Best Practice define 'simulation-enhanced interprofessional education (Sim-IPE)' as simulation designed to:
Answer: Engage learners from two or more professions in learning about, from, and with each other
Sim-IPE explicitly mirrors the WHO definition of IPE: learners from different professions learn together to improve collaborative practice.