Question 1

It can take several hours of gameplay to learn the mechanics of some games, and even longer for the more complex games. If subject-matter learning can occur only after this initial game-mechanics learning occurs, how can educators justify the amount of time a learner must spend within the game just to get to the point where learning begins?

Accepted Answer

The answer of It can take several hours of gameplay...

Question 2

Considering the realistic nature of simulation and its hands-on active approach to learning, it seems that the use of simulation modalities can be a powerful tool in moving student nurses-indeed, any practitioners-toward achieving the informatics competencies.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Games are supposed to be fun and voluntary. How can educators force a game on a student and expect it to remain fun and engaging?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Games are supposed to be fun and...

Question 4

A nursing student is playing a browser-based game that lasts less than 5 minutes to practice nursing content questions. Which type of game is the nursing student playing?

Accepted Answer

A)  A casual game 
B)  A gaming simulation 
C)  A role-playing game 
D)  A building game

Question 5

A nursing student makes an error in patient care during the simulation activity. Which statement by the nursing instructor can assist the student in learning from the simulation?

Accepted Answer

A)  "How could you prevent this error in the real world?" 
B)  "Why did you do that?" 
C)  "What did you to do prepare for this simulation?" 
D)  "Did you see that your peers did not make this mistake?"

Question 6

In an educational game, feedback should be used to stress competency.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Consider your experience and learning with regard to EHRs. If you were to design a learning program centered on the use of EHRs, what would it look like? Consider this from the viewpoint of an educator, a student, a clinician, and a healthcare administrator.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Consider your experience and learning with regard...

Question 8

Medical simulations use realistic three-dimensional computer models of humans to investigate new medical possibilities and to test assumptions (learning-to-know skills). Simulations of drawing blood and complex medical operations are used to teach learning-to-do skills.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

A three-dimensional virtual world often mimics a real-world environment, although it may also include impossible abilities, such as flying unaided.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

A nursing student receives the goal, educational outcomes, and related course objectives for the simulation, which are characteristics of which component of simulation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Pre-briefing 
B)  Enacting 
C)  Debriefing 
D)  Evaluation

Question 11

A nursing student is documenting in a simulated electronic health record. During debriefing, the nursing student will receive which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Specific feedback on documentation 
B)  Competency evaluation on documentation 
C)  Input from a "live" electronic health record documentation experience 
D)  Opportunity to adjust the simulation outcomes

Question 12

As educators become more skilled in the use of simulations, games, and virtual worlds, and as designers share their creative works with others, we can expect to see these tools used more frequently.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

A nursing instructor is designing an assignment that requires social interaction and is goal-oriented. Which learning environment would meet these requirements?

Accepted Answer

A)  Simulation 
B)  Virtual world 
C)  Gaming 
D)  Tutorial

Question 14

A novice nurse is documenting in the electronic health record. Which of the following will the new graduate likely need assistance with?

Accepted Answer

A)  Writing an electronic care plan 
B)  Entering patient data 
C)  Reviewing laboratory results 
D)  Verifying patient demographic information

Question 15

The electronic health record (EHR) can be used as an active learning tool within the classroom. Rather than requiring students to absorb information from a book, the EHR can become a powerful way for learners to make important connections about caring for patients with a specific disease process or to learn concepts of pathophysiology or pharmacology.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The ________ is a student-centered discussion during which the participants and observers reflect on performance during the scenario and make recommendations for future practice.

Accepted Answer

A)  pre-brief 
B)  enactment 
C)  debrief 
D)  assessment

Question 17

The most impactful part of simulation is debriefing, which allows the learner to reflect on the authentic experience and solidifies the learning in the simulated experience.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

A nurse is playing an educational game that requires quick action and intervention, which is known as a(n):

Accepted Answer

A)  action game. 
B)  adventure game. 
C)  strategy game. 
D)  building game.

Question 19

An informatics nurse is orienting a new graduate nurse to the electronic health record. Based on research, the informatics nurse would expect which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  The new graduate nurse will likely be uncomfortable using applications to document. 
B)  The new graduate nurse will be proficient in using standardized nursing terminology. 
C)  The new graduate will be comfortable with creating an electronic nursing care plan. 
D)  The new graduate will understand the role of nursing informatics in patient care.

Question 20

Simulated experiences in nursing education should contain the PEDA (pre-brief, enactment, debrief, and assessment) elements to provide important opportunities for students to hone critical thinking and clinical skills in a safe and supportive environment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 20: Simulation, Game Mechanics, and Virtual Worlds in Nursing Education

Considering the realistic nature of simulation and its hands-on active approach to learning, it seems that the use of simulation modalities can be a powerful tool in moving student nurses-indeed, any practitioners-toward achieving the informatics competencies.

Games are supposed to be fun and voluntary. How can educators force a game on a student and expect it to remain fun and engaging?

A nursing student is playing a browser-based game that lasts less than 5 minutes to practice nursing content questions. Which type of game is the nursing student playing?

A nursing student makes an error in patient care during the simulation activity. Which statement by the nursing instructor can assist the student in learning from the simulation?

In an educational game, feedback should be used to stress competency.

Consider your experience and learning with regard to EHRs. If you were to design a learning program centered on the use of EHRs, what would it look like? Consider this from the viewpoint of an educator, a student, a clinician, and a healthcare administrator.

Medical simulations use realistic three-dimensional computer models of humans to investigate new medical possibilities and to test assumptions (learning-to-know skills). Simulations of drawing blood and complex medical operations are used to teach learning-to-do skills.

A three-dimensional virtual world often mimics a real-world environment, although it may also include impossible abilities, such as flying unaided.

A nursing student receives the goal, educational outcomes, and related course objectives for the simulation, which are characteristics of which component of simulation?

A nursing student is documenting in a simulated electronic health record. During debriefing, the nursing student will receive which of the following?

As educators become more skilled in the use of simulations, games, and virtual worlds, and as designers share their creative works with others, we can expect to see these tools used more frequently.

A nursing instructor is designing an assignment that requires social interaction and is goal-oriented. Which learning environment would meet these requirements?

A novice nurse is documenting in the electronic health record. Which of the following will the new graduate likely need assistance with?

The ________ is a student-centered discussion during which the participants and observers reflect on performance during the scenario and make recommendations for future practice.

The most impactful part of simulation is debriefing, which allows the learner to reflect on the authentic experience and solidifies the learning in the simulated experience.

A nurse is playing an educational game that requires quick action and intervention, which is known as a(n) :

An informatics nurse is orienting a new graduate nurse to the electronic health record. Based on research, the informatics nurse would expect which of the following?

Simulated experiences in nursing education should contain the PEDA (pre-brief, enactment, debrief, and assessment) elements to provide important opportunities for students to hone critical thinking and clinical skills in a safe and supportive environment.