RPSGT Examination Matrix - AARC.org

Test SpecificationsThe criticality and frequency data from the Role Delineation Survey were used to determine the numberof questions that should be included in the CRE from each Domain and Task. The Test Specification inthe table below lists how many questions are included in each Domain.BRPT COMPREHENSIVE REGISTRY EXAMINATION DETAILED CONTENT OUTLINEDomains / Tasks % of Exam # of ItemsDomain 1 - Gather and Analyze Patient InformationTask 01: Review medical records and study ordersTask 02: Collect data from patientTask 03: Analyze/integrate collected information12% 24Domain 2 - Perform Testing Preparation ProceduresTask 01: Explain pre-testing / testing / post-testing to patientTask 02: Prepare / calibrate equipmentTask 03: Apply electrodes and sensorsTask 04: Observe calibration tracings and make adjustmentsTask 05: Perform physiologic calibrations and make adjustmentsDomain 3 - Perform Polysomnographic ProceduresTask 01: Follow procedural protocolsTask 02: Follow “lights out” proceduresTask 03: Monitor study tracing quality and make adjustmentsTask 04: Implement interventionsTask 05: Document routing observations, changes in procedure &significant eventsTask 06: Follow “lights on” proceduresDomain 4 - Perform Polysomnographic Record ScoringTask 01: Score sleep/wake stagesTask 02: Score clinical eventsTask 03: Generate reportsDomain 5 - Engage in Service Management and ProfessionalActivities18% 3634% 6831% 625% 10Task 01: Comply with laws/regulations /guidelines re: safety/infectioncontrolTask 02: Comply with BRPT Standards of ConductTask 03: Evaluate sleep study-related equipment and inventoryTask 04: Maintain/repair sleep study-related equipmentTask 05: Educate patients and respond to inquiries32