Equipment
Scenarios
Funny Things
Terms and Definitions
Roles
100

They pretend to be a real person, but some people may think they are just a doll because they don't really do anything but lie in the bed.

What is a manikin or low fidelity manikin.

100

I cant breathe! I'm wheezing!

What is a respiratory or asthma scenario?

100

I am yellow, sometimes clear, sometimes cloudy.

What is urine?

100

Held prior to the start of a simulation activity in which instructions are given to the participants. Sets the stage for a scenario, and assist participants in achieving scenario objectives.

What is Prebrief?

100

Performs full assessment and monitors vital signs

What is the Assessment Nurse?

200

She does a lot of huffing and puffing to get the baby out.

What is Noelle or a birthing manikin.

200

My heart is racing and feels like it's beating out of my chest!

What is a cardiac or tachycardia scenario?

200

I'm black, blue and purplish but may fade green and yellowish.

What is ecchymosis or bruising?

200

A learning environment where it is clarified that learners feel physically and psychologically safe to make decisions, take actions and interact in the simulation.

What is a Safe Learning Environment?

200

Gives all medications and may delegate to other team members.

What is the Medication Nurse?

300

She can be a he, can cry, scream and refuse to cooperate. May be dressed in pajamas, clothes or a Halloween costume and is only 48" tall.

What is Peds Hal or pediatric/child manikin?

300

Help, I can't move my left arm and left leg!

What is a stroke scenario?

300

I can be active, hypo, or hyper gurgling away!

What are bowel sounds?

300

Techniques used to simulate injury, disease, aging, and other physical characteristics specific to a scenario; supports the sensory perceptions of participants and supports the fidelity of the simulation scenario through the use of makeup, attachable artifacts (e.g. penetrating objects), and smells

What is Moulage?

300

Documents and records all assessment findings, results, orders, interventions, and communications.

What is the Recorder or documentation nurse?

400

Represents an actual person, has a blood pressure, blinking eyes, chest rise, heart sounds, coughs, lung sounds, and holds a conversation. 

What is a human patient simulator?

400

My 2 year old has vomiting and diarrhea for 3 days and looks terrible, someone help me!

What is hypovolemic shock scenario?

400

Snap, crackle, pop under my skin it's trapped!

What is subcutaneous emphysema?

400

The ability to impart the suspension of disbelief to the learner by creating an environment that mimics that of the learner’s work environment. Includes the environment, simulated patient, and activities of the educators, assessors, and/or facilitators (SSH). The quality or fact of representing a person, thing, or situation accurately in a way true to life; this enables participants to act as if the situation or problem is real.

What is Realism?

400

Ensures patient safety and safe environment. monitors team for body mechanics, hand hygiene, and medication rights.

What is the Safety Nurse?

500

This has lots of puncture holes and blood. Sometimes it leaks and can be difficult to work with.

What is an IV blood arm or task trainer?

500

My baby is coming!  I think my water broke and I'm having contractions!

What is a delivery or birthing scenario?

500

Silent sounding but horrendously odoriferous!

What is flatulence or gas?

500

An activity that follows a simulation experience and led by a facilitator. To encourage participants’ reflective thinking and provide feedback about their performance while various aspects of the completed simulation are discussed.

What is Debrief?

500

Performs nursing skills and interventions and assists other team members

What is the Treatment Nurse?