Radiography PREP : Program Review and Exam Preparation

by Saia, D. A.; Saia, Dorothy

• ISBN13: 9780071387699
• ISBN10: 0071387692
• Edition: 3rd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2003-06-20
• Publisher: MCG

Summary

Summarizes the content on the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists exam in a narrative format, divided into five key categories. Includes a comprehensive practice test that closely follows ARRT format as well as detailed answers and explanations.

Table of Contents

Reviewers
Preface
Acknowledgments
Master Bibliography
Patient Care	p. 1
Legal and Professional Responsibilities	p. 3
Patient Education, Safety, and Comfort	p. 19
Infection Control and Prevention	p. 33
Patient Monitoring	p. 47
Contrast Media	p. 61
Radiographic Procedures	p. 71
General Procedural Considerations	p. 73
Imaging Procedures, Including Positioning, Anatomy, Physiology, and Pathology	p. 87
Radiation Protection	p. 211
Radiation Protection Considerations	p. 213
Patient Protection	p. 233
Personnel Protection	p. 253
Radiation Monitoring	p. 267
Image Production and Evaluation	p. 277
Technical Factors	p. 279
Image Processing and Quality Assurance	p. 365
Evaluation of Images	p. 383
Equipment Operation and Maintenance	p. 403
Radiographic and Fluoroscopic Equipment	p. 405
Standards of Performance and Equipment Evaluation	p. 445
Practice Test	p. 455
Index	p. 527
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