XAVIER UNIVERSITY
TASK ANALYSIS
TASK STATEMENT: PERFORM CONTRAST EXAMINATION
Steps in task performance: (IUP, BE, Small Bowel, BA Swallow, ERCP)
Prerequisite Tasks:
Enabling Objective:
A.
Receive and assess requisition.
1. Correctly processes requisition
information.
B.
Physical facility readiness.
1. Gather appropriate supplies: (P)
a.
a cassette sizes
b.
markers, aprons, and gloves
c.
contrast material needed
d.
compressions device
e.
linens
f.
emesis basin
g.
calipers
h.
air phosphate crystals
i.
glucagon or probathine (if needed)
j.
Properly set up fluoro controls
and radiographic table
C.
Locate and identify patient.
1. Demonstrate proper patient selection
and self introduction processes. (Ck) (A)
D.
Assess patient condition.
1. Properly assist patient to the X-ray
table. (P)
E.
Prepare patient for exam.
1. Properly explain the procedure to the
patient. (Ce) (A)
2. Ask appropriate questions concerning
previous exams, symptoms, surgeries
and diseases.
3. Position patient accurately for exam.
4. B.E. Exam-rectal tip insertion.
Policy Number – 3.21
Revised Fall 2015
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F.
Perform procedure accurately.
1. Properly set technical factors.
(P)
2. Properly assist the radiologist.
(P)
3. Administer the contrast material
(barium only) to patient as directed by
the radiologist. (P) NOTE: Students
are not allowed to administer contrast
for IUP/IVP or myelography
examinations!
4. Utilize identification materials properly
(R&L markers, name plates). (p)
5. Properly process imaging plate. (p)
G.
Image critique.
1. Evaluate finished image. (Ce)
a. technical quality
b.
pathologies
c.
anatomical relationships
d.
patient identification
e.
differentiating between
position, projection and view
f. positioning accuracy
g. tube and part alignment
H.
Dismiss patient from room.
1. Provide patient with appropriate post
instructions. (P)
2. Check images with appropriate person.
(P)
I. Perform paperwork.
Policy Number - 3.21
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Revised Fall 2015
XAVIER UNIVERSITY - RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM
CONTRAST STUDIES CHECKLIST
Title of Procedure____________________________________________
To the Evaluator: Observe the student preparing for and taking a radiograph of the type specified above. Evaluate the student
using the following checklist. If you check other than “Satisfactory”, please comment. If the standards specified in the checklist
are accomplished, check “PASS”, if the standards are not met, check “NO PASS”.
Procedure:
SAT
UNSAT N/A Comments:
1. Evaluate request (check orders)
2. Prepare facilities & equipment
3. I.D. patient - assess condition
4. Prepare patient - explain exam
5. Request history
6. Position accurately
7. Select appropriate cassette size
8. Direct C.R. correct (part, angle)
Note: Preparation of barium only.
9. Preparation of contrast and assist
Radiologist
10. Select appropriate technique
11. Demonstrate radiation protection*
coning, shields door closed
12. Labels images
13. Proper patient instructions
14. Make exposure
15. Process image - evaluate quality and
exposure factors
16. Repeat exam (if necessary)
17. Discharge patient as necessary
18. Student efficiency
Time length of exam: _______
The following is to be completed with the Clinical Instructor:
1. Position accurately
2. Select appropriate technique
3. Critique images for quality, anatomy
demonstrated and exposure factors.
PASS __________
NO PASS _______ Instructor: __________________________
Policy Number - 3.21
Revised Fall 2015
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XAVIER UNIVERSITY - RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM
CONTRAST STUDIES CHECKLIST
Title of Procedure____________________________________________
To the Evaluator: Observe the student preparing for and taking a radiograph of the type specified above. Evaluate the student
using the following checklist. If you check other than “Satisfactory”, please comment. If the standards specified in the checklist
are accomplished, check “PASS”, if the standards are not met, check “NO PASS”.
Procedure:
SAT
UNSAT N/A Comments:
1. Evaluate request (check orders)
2. Prepare facilities & equipment
3. I.D. patient - assess condition
4. Prepare patient - explain exam
5. Request history
6. Position accurately
7. Select appropriate cassette size
8. Direct C.R. correct (part, angle)
Note: Preparation of barium only.
9. Preparation of contrast and assist
Radiologist
10. Select appropriate technique
11. Demonstrate radiation protection*
coning, shields door closed
12. Labels images
13. Proper patient instructions
14. Make exposure
15. Process image - evaluate quality and
exposure factors
16. Repeat exam (if necessary)
17. Discharge patient as necessary
18. Student efficiency
Time length of exam: _______
The following is to be completed with the Clinical Instructor:
1. Position accurately
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2. Select appropriate technique
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3. Critique images for quality, anatomy
demonstrated and exposure factors.
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PASS __________
NO PASS _______ Instructor: __________________________
Policy Number - 3.21
Revised Fall 2015
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