Comprehensive Review for the Radiology Registry : A Centralized Resource

by Pierce, Mark F.

• ISBN13: 9780683301458
• ISBN10: 0683301454
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1998-11-01
• Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins

Summary

Review for American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Registry Examination. Includes exam-type questions with detailed explanations, a sample exam, listing of Internet resources, and an electronic version of the sample exam. System requirements are not cited. Softcover. DNLM: Radiology--examination questions.

Table of Contents

Preface	ix
1 Patient Care	1	(50)
I. Legal and Professional Responsibilities	1	(8)
A. Scheduling and Sequencing Examinations	1	(1)
B. Legal Aspects of Radiography	2	(3)
C. Patient Identification	5	(1)
D. Verification of Requested Examination	5	(4)
II. Patient Education, Safety, and Comfort	9	(10)
A. Communication with Patients	9	(5)
B. Assessment of Patient Condition (e.g., Motor Control, Severity of Injury)	14	(2)
C. Proper Body Mechanics for Patient Transfer	16	(1)
D. Patient Privacy, Safety, and Comfort	17	(2)
III. Prevention and Control of Infection	19	(7)
A. Transmission of Infection	19	(1)
B. Universal Precautions	20	(2)
C. Disinfection and Sterilization: Asepsis and Sterile Technique	22	(2)
D. Handling of Biohazardous Materials	24	(1)
E. Isolation Procedures	25	(1)
IV. Patient Monitoring	26	(8)
A. Routine Monitoring	26	(3)
B. Support Equipment (IV Equipment, Chest Tubes, Catheters, and Other Devices)	29	(2)
C. Common Medical Emergencies	31	(2)
D. Management of Common Medical Emergencies	33	(1)
V. Contrast Media	34	(12)
A. Types and Properties	34	(4)
B. Appropriateness of Contrast Medium to Examination and Patient Condition	38	(1)
C. Contraindications	39	(1)
D. Patient Education	40	(2)
E. Administration of Contrast Media	42	(1)
F. Complications/Reactions	43	(3)
End-of-Chapter Examination	46	(5)
2 Radiation Protection	51	(24)
I. Patient Protection	51	(10)
A. Biological Effects of Readiation	51	(6)
B. Minimizing Patient Exposure	57	(4)
II. Personnel Protection	61	(4)
A. Sources of Radiation Exposure	61	(1)
B. Basic Methods of Protection	62	(1)
C. NCRP Recommendations for Protective Devices	63	(1)
D. Special Considerations	64	(1)
III. Radiation Exposure and Monitoring	65	(5)
A. Basic Properties of Radiation	65	(1)
B. Units of Measurement	66	(1)
C. Dosimeters (Types and Uses)	67	(1)
D. NCRP Recommendations for Personnel Monitoring	68	(2)
End-of-Chapter Examination	70	(5)
3 Equipment Operation and Maintenance	75	(28)
I. Radiographic Equipment	75	(16)
A. Components of the Basic Radiographic Unit	75	(8)
B. X-ray Generator, Transformers, and Rectification System	83	(4)
C. Fluoroscopic Unit	87	(2)
D. Types of Units	89	(2)
II. Evaluation of Radiographic Equipment and Accessories	91	(6)
A. Equipment Calibration	91	(1)
B. Beam Restriction	92	(1)
C. Recognition of Malfunctions	93	(1)
D. Screens and Cassettes	94	(1)
E. Shielding Accessories	95	(2)
End-of-Chapter Examination	97	(6)
4 Image Production and Evaluation	103	(77)
I. Selection of Technical Factors	103	(30)
A. Density	103	(5)
B. Contrast	108	(3)
C. Recorded Detail	111	(5)
D. Distortion	116	(2)
E. Film, Screen, and Grid Selection	118	(10)
F. Technique Charts	128	(3)
G. Manual Versus Automatic Exposure Control	131	(2)
II. Film Processing and Quality Assurance	133	(8)
A. Film Storage	133	(2)
B. Cassette Loading	135	(1)
C. Radiographic Film Identification	135	(1)
D. Automatic Film Processor	136	(5)
III. Evaluation of Radiographs	141	(24)
A. Criteria for Diagnostic-Quality Radiographs	141	(19)
B. Causes of Poor Radiographic Quality: Improving the Suboptimal Image	160	(5)
End-of-Chapter Examination	165	(15)
5 Radiographic Procedures	180	(87)
I. General Procedural Considerations	180	(11)
A. Patient Preparation	180	(1)
B. Equipment Capabilities	181	(1)
C. Positioning Terminology	181	(2)
D. Patient Respiration and Motion Control	183	(5)
E. Technique and Positioning Variations	188	(3)
II. Specific Imaging Procedures	191	(61)
A. Thoracic Studies	191	(6)
B. Abdomen and GI Studies	197	(12)
C. Urologic Studies	209	(4)
D. Extremity Studies	213	(21)
E. Spine and Pelvis Studies	234	(10)
D. Head and Neck Studies	244	(8)
III. Miscellaneous Radiographic Procedures	252	(3)
A. Tomography	252	(1)
B. Arthrography	252	(1)
C. Myelography	253	(1)
D. Hysterosalpingography	254	(1)
End-of-Chapter Examination	255	(12)
Simulated Full-Length Registry Examination (200 Questions)	267	(36)
Bibliography	303	(2)
Appendix A: Commonly Encountered Medical Abbreviations for the Radiographer	305	(2)
Appendix B: Radiology Websites	307