Radiography Essentials for Limited Practice
4th Edition
Published on 6. December 2012
Book
Paperback/Softback
656 pages
978-1-4557-4077-2 (ISBN)
Description
Master the essentials of basic radiographic procedures and understand your role as a limited practitioner. Radiography Essentials for Limited Practice, Third Edition, covers all the content areas mandated by the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) curriculum, including x-ray technology and techniques, anatomy, pathology and positioning, radiation safety, patient care, and other clinical skills you may be required to perform. This easy-to-read text will help you prepare for the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Limited Scope Exam and build a foundation for success in clinical practice.
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Edition
4th Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Philadelphia
United States
Publishing group
Elsevier - Health Sciences Division
Target group
College/higher education
Edition type
Revised edition
Illustrations
Approx. 1085 illustrations (1085 in full color)
Dimensions
Height: 276 mm
Width: 216 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-4557-4077-2 (9781455740772)
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Bruce W. Long | Eugene D. Frank | Ruth Ann Ehrlich
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Content
Role of the Limited X-Ray Machine Operator
Introduction to Radiographic Equipment
Basic Mathematics
Basic Physics of Radiography
X-Ray Production
X-Ray Circuit and Tube Heat Management
Principles of Exposure and Image Quality
Digital Image Receptor Systems
Scatter Radiation and Its Control
Formulating X-Ray Techniques
Radiobiology and Radiation Safety
Introduction to Anatomy, Positioning, and Pathology
Upper Extremity and Shoulder Girdle
Lower Extremity and Pelvis
Spine
Bony Thorax, Chest, and Abdomen
Skull, Facial Bones, and Paranasal Sinuses
Radiography of Pediatric and Geriatric Patients
Film Critique
Ethics, Legal Considerations, and Professionalism
Safety and Infection Control
Assessing Patients and Managing Acute Situations
Medications and Their Administration
Medical Laboratory Skills
Additional Procedures for Assessment and Diagnosis
Bone Densitometry
Appendices
State Licensing Agencies for Radiography
American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Rules of Ethics
Solutions to Practice problems in Chapter 23
Sample Manual X-Ray Technique Chart
Optimum Kilovoltage Ranges
mAs Table
Nomogram for Determining Patient Skin Dose from X-Ray Exposure
Screen/Film Image Receptor Systems
X-Ray Darkroom and Film Processing
Usual Projections for Examinations
Critique for Sample Radiographs from Chapter 19
Charting Terms and Abbreviations
Task Inventory for Limited Scope of Practice in Radiography
Illustration Credits
Glossary
Introduction to Radiographic Equipment
Basic Mathematics
Basic Physics of Radiography
X-Ray Production
X-Ray Circuit and Tube Heat Management
Principles of Exposure and Image Quality
Digital Image Receptor Systems
Scatter Radiation and Its Control
Formulating X-Ray Techniques
Radiobiology and Radiation Safety
Introduction to Anatomy, Positioning, and Pathology
Upper Extremity and Shoulder Girdle
Lower Extremity and Pelvis
Spine
Bony Thorax, Chest, and Abdomen
Skull, Facial Bones, and Paranasal Sinuses
Radiography of Pediatric and Geriatric Patients
Film Critique
Ethics, Legal Considerations, and Professionalism
Safety and Infection Control
Assessing Patients and Managing Acute Situations
Medications and Their Administration
Medical Laboratory Skills
Additional Procedures for Assessment and Diagnosis
Bone Densitometry
Appendices
State Licensing Agencies for Radiography
American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Rules of Ethics
Solutions to Practice problems in Chapter 23
Sample Manual X-Ray Technique Chart
Optimum Kilovoltage Ranges
mAs Table
Nomogram for Determining Patient Skin Dose from X-Ray Exposure
Screen/Film Image Receptor Systems
X-Ray Darkroom and Film Processing
Usual Projections for Examinations
Critique for Sample Radiographs from Chapter 19
Charting Terms and Abbreviations
Task Inventory for Limited Scope of Practice in Radiography
Illustration Credits
Glossary