Introduction to Radiologic & Imaging Sciences & Patient Care
8th Edition
Published on 13. January 2023
Book
Paperback/Softback
448 pages
978-0-323-87220-1 (ISBN)
Description
**Selected for 2026 Doody's Core Titles as an Essential Purchase in Radiologic Technology**
Using a clear and concise format, Introduction to Radiologic and Imaging Sciences and Patient Care, 8th Edition familiarizes you with the imaging sciences and covers the patient care skills necessary for clinical practice. It offers current, comprehensive content that meets the relevant standards set by the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) Curriculum Guide and the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Task List for certification examinations. This edition includes updates on current digital imaging and instrumentation, providing the essential information and tools you need to master any introduction to radiologic sciences or patient care class. Chapter review questions and lab activities, available online and on tear sheets in the text, give you easy access to study materials for on-the-go learning. In addition to helping you prepare for certification, the content provides useful and practical information that is essential for professional practice and clinical competency.
Expanded and updated career content addresses professional development and advancement
Patient care content includes information on biomechanics and ergonomics of the radiologic and imaging sciences professional
Information management coverage provides an overview of health informatics for the radiologic and imaging sciences professional
Step-by-step procedures presented in boxed lists throughout the text supply you with easy-to-follow steps for clinical success
Back-of-book review questions and questions to ponder provide opportunities for further review and greater challenge
More than 300 photos and line drawings help you understand and visualize patient-care procedures
Strong pedagogy, including chapter objectives, key terms, outlines, and summaries organize information and ensure you understand what is most important in every chapter
NEW! Comprehensive coverage encompasses the greater breadth and depth of all primary modalities of the radiologic and imaging sciences as they relate to patient care
Using a clear and concise format, Introduction to Radiologic and Imaging Sciences and Patient Care, 8th Edition familiarizes you with the imaging sciences and covers the patient care skills necessary for clinical practice. It offers current, comprehensive content that meets the relevant standards set by the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) Curriculum Guide and the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Task List for certification examinations. This edition includes updates on current digital imaging and instrumentation, providing the essential information and tools you need to master any introduction to radiologic sciences or patient care class. Chapter review questions and lab activities, available online and on tear sheets in the text, give you easy access to study materials for on-the-go learning. In addition to helping you prepare for certification, the content provides useful and practical information that is essential for professional practice and clinical competency.
Expanded and updated career content addresses professional development and advancement
Patient care content includes information on biomechanics and ergonomics of the radiologic and imaging sciences professional
Information management coverage provides an overview of health informatics for the radiologic and imaging sciences professional
Step-by-step procedures presented in boxed lists throughout the text supply you with easy-to-follow steps for clinical success
Back-of-book review questions and questions to ponder provide opportunities for further review and greater challenge
More than 300 photos and line drawings help you understand and visualize patient-care procedures
Strong pedagogy, including chapter objectives, key terms, outlines, and summaries organize information and ensure you understand what is most important in every chapter
NEW! Comprehensive coverage encompasses the greater breadth and depth of all primary modalities of the radiologic and imaging sciences as they relate to patient care
More details
Edition
8th edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Philadelphia
United States
Publishing group
Elsevier - Health Sciences Division
Target group
College/higher education
Illustrations
393 illustrations (393 in full color); Illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 219 mm
Width: 281 mm
Thickness: 26 mm
Weight
1156 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-323-87220-1 (9780323872201)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
New editions
Arlene M. Adler | Richard R. Carlton | Kori L. Stewart
Introduction to Radiologic & Imaging Sciences & Patient Care
Book
approx. 09/2026
9th Edition
Churchill Livingstone
€101.50
Not yet published
Previous edition
Arlene M. Adler | Richard R. Carlton
Introduction to Radiologic and Imaging Sciences and Patient Care
Book
01/2019
7th Edition
Saunders
€92.84
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Persons
Dr. Stewart has a doctorate in Biomedical (Health) Informatics. She is the Director of the Radiologic Sciences Program at Quinnipiac University and former Director of Training for SIIM (Society of Imaging Informatics). She is an acclaimed lecturer and is touted as one of the foremost experts in Imaging Informatics. Her most recent publication was coauthor of Introduction to Radiologic & Imaging Sciences & Patient Care (Elsevier).
Author
Professor and Director, Radiologic Sciences Programs, Indiana University Northwest, Gary, Indiana, USA
Director, Radiologic Sciences, Grand Valley State University, Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA
Director, Radiologic Sciences Program, Associate Professor of Diagnostic Imaging Quinnipiac University, North Haven, CT, United States
Content
PART I: The Profession of Radiologic and Imaging Sciences
1. Introduction to Radiologic and Imaging Sciences
2. Professional Organizations, Development,and Advancement
3. Educational Survival Skills
4. Critical-Thinking and Problem-Solving Strategies
PART II: Introduction to the Clinical Environment
5. Introduction to Clinical Education
6. Radiology Administration
7. Radiographic Imaging
8. Medical Imaging Equipment
9. Basic Radiation Protection and Radiobiology
10. Human Diversity
PART III: Patient Care
11. Patient Interactions
12. History Taking
13. Biomechanics and Ergonomics
14. Immobilization Techniques
15. Vital Signs, Oxygen, Chest Tubes, and Lines
16. Basic Cardiac Monitoring: The Electrocardiogram
17. Infection Control
18. Aseptic Techniques
19. Nonaseptic Techniques
20. Medical Emergencies
21. Pharmacology
22. Principles of Drug Administration
23. Contrast Media and Introduction to Radiopharmaceuticals
PART IV: Ethical and Legal Issues
24. Professional Ethics for Medical Imaging Personnel
25. Health Informatics and Information Management
26. Medical Law
1. Introduction to Radiologic and Imaging Sciences
2. Professional Organizations, Development,and Advancement
3. Educational Survival Skills
4. Critical-Thinking and Problem-Solving Strategies
PART II: Introduction to the Clinical Environment
5. Introduction to Clinical Education
6. Radiology Administration
7. Radiographic Imaging
8. Medical Imaging Equipment
9. Basic Radiation Protection and Radiobiology
10. Human Diversity
PART III: Patient Care
11. Patient Interactions
12. History Taking
13. Biomechanics and Ergonomics
14. Immobilization Techniques
15. Vital Signs, Oxygen, Chest Tubes, and Lines
16. Basic Cardiac Monitoring: The Electrocardiogram
17. Infection Control
18. Aseptic Techniques
19. Nonaseptic Techniques
20. Medical Emergencies
21. Pharmacology
22. Principles of Drug Administration
23. Contrast Media and Introduction to Radiopharmaceuticals
PART IV: Ethical and Legal Issues
24. Professional Ethics for Medical Imaging Personnel
25. Health Informatics and Information Management
26. Medical Law