Radiography Essentials for Limited Practice Access Code Only

by Long, Bruce W.

• ISBN13: 9781455742035
• ISBN10: 1455742031
• Edition: 4th
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2012-12-01
• Publisher: SAUNDERS W B CO

Summary

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. Concise coverage of all content mandated by the ASRT Core Curriculum for Limited X-ray Machine Operators and the ARRT Limited Scope Exam Step-by-step, easy-to-understand instructions for positioning the patient More than 1,000 anatomy illustrations, positioning photos, and x-rays Newest information from the ASRT on limited radiography terminology and each state's requirements for licensure Standardized anatomy and positioning terminology Simplified physics and math concepts Learning objectives, key terms, glossary, and summaries in each chapter Workbook with exercises to review and reinforce your knowledge (available separately) Bone densitometry chapter provides all the information you need to perform bone densitometry exams. New and updated content on digital imaging, the most common podiatric positioning, cultural issues, confidentiality of health records, electronic medical records, and nosocomial infections

Table of Contents

Introduction to Limited Radiography

Role of the Limited X-ray Machine Operator

Introduction to Radiographic Equipment

Basic Mathematics for Limited Operators

X-Ray Science

Basic Physics for Radiography

X-ray Production

X-ray Circuit and Tube Heat Management

Principles of Exposure and Image Quality

Screen/Film Image Receptor Systems

Digital Image Receptor Systems

X-ray Darkroom and Film Processing

Scatter Radiation and Its Control

Formulating X-ray Techniques

Radiobiology and Radiation Safety

Radiographic Anatomy, Positioning, and Pathology

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

Professionalism and Patient Care

Ethics, Legal Considerations, and Professionalism

Safety and Infection Control

Assessing Patients and Managing Acute Situations

Ancillary Clinical Skills

Medications and Their Administration

Medical Laboratory Skills

Additional Procedures for Assessment and Diagnosis

Bone Densitometry - NEW!

Appendices

State Licensing Information and Addresses

Sample Manual X-ray Technique Charts

Optimum Kilovoltage (kVp) Ranges

mAs Table

Nomogram for Determining Patient Skin Dose from X-ray Exposure

Usual Projections for Basic Examinations

Critique of Sample Images from Chapter 20

The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Rules of Ethics

Charting Terms and Abbreviations

Solutions to Practice Problems in Chapter 3

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