CXR Speech

I. Topic: Chest x-ray
II. General purpose: To inform
III. Specific Purpose: To inform the audience how patients are prepared before and during a chest x-ray.
IV. Central Thought: I am going to explain the steps taken before and during a chest x-ray.
V. Outline of Speech


Have you ever had a respiratory infection like bronchitis, or possibly pneumonia? Well if you have, then you probably had an exam that I’m going to talk about.

I am currently enrolled in the radiography program here at Southern Union, and in my clinical experiences I have learned how important it is to prepare a patient correctly the very first to prevent unnecessary radiation exposure to the patient.

Today I’m going to explain the steps taken before and during a chest x-ray. A chest x-ray is just a very common exam of the upper body used to diagnose various disease states, injuries, and in some cases---to ensure proper placement of medical devices in the upper body. I’m ...