Performance Standard: Critical Thinking
Critical thinking ability sufficient for safe, clinical judgment.
Examples:
- Identify cause-effect relationships in clinical situations.
- Evaluate radiographs to ascertain that they contain proper identification and are of diagnostic value.
- Select exposure factors and accessory devices for all radiographic procedures with consideration of patient size, age, and extent of disease.
- Assess patient's condition and needs from a distance of at least 20 feet.
- Initiate proper emergency care protocols, including CPR, based on assessment data.