Simulation Resources and Environments Flashcards
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A hospital simulation program is designing an in-situ simulation in the emergency department. Which unique risk must be assessed that would NOT apply in a dedicated simulation center?
Answer: Latent safety threats from real clinical equipment and environment
In-situ simulation can expose latent safety threats—undiscovered hazards in the actual care environment—that would not be present in a controlled simulation center.
What is the primary advantage of using standardized patients (SPs) over high-fidelity manikins for teaching communication skills?
Answer: SPs provide authentic human interaction and nuanced emotional responses
Standardized patients offer genuine human reactions, facial expressions, and emotional nuance that manikins cannot replicate, making them ideal for interpersonal and communication training.
When planning simulation center layout, which principle from evidence-based design BEST supports learner performance and safety?
Answer: Designing control rooms with one-way observation glass to allow covert observation
One-way observation glass allows faculty to observe learners without altering their behavior, supporting authentic performance assessment.
A simulation technician notices that a manikin's lung compliance settings do not match the scenario script. This discrepancy is BEST addressed by:
Answer: Adjusting the manikin settings before the session begins using the scenario protocol
The technician should align manikin settings with the scenario protocol prior to the session to ensure the intended learning objectives can be met.
Which resource allocation model is MOST appropriate for a simulation program serving multiple healthcare disciplines with competing scheduling demands?
Answer: A governance committee that sets equitable scheduling policies across disciplines
A governance committee provides structured, transparent, and equitable oversight of resource allocation across competing stakeholders.
Which of the following BEST describes the role of the simulation operations specialist (SOS) during a high-fidelity simulation session?
Answer: Controlling manikin physiology, audiovisual systems, and technical troubleshooting
The SOS manages all technical elements—manikin programming, AV systems, and real-time troubleshooting—so the facilitator can focus on the educational experience.
A simulation program wants to introduce virtual reality (VR) simulation. Which factor should be evaluated FIRST before procurement?
Answer: Alignment of VR capabilities with specific learning objectives and curricula
Technology acquisition must be driven by its ability to meet defined learning objectives, not vendor reputation or peer adoption.