Radiography Essentials for Limited Practice

Frank, Eugene D., Long, Bruce W., Ehrlich, Ruth Ann

ISBN 10: 1416057633 / ISBN 13: 9781416057635

Editore: Elsevier - Health Sciences Division, 2009

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Riassunto:

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

Contenuti: Part 1 - Introduction to Limited Radiography

Chapter 1 - Role of the Limited X-ray Machine Operator

Chapter 2 - Introduction to Radiographic Equipment

Chapter 3 - Basic Mathematics for Limited Operators

Part 2 - X-Ray Science

Chapter 4 - Basic Physics for Radiography

Chapter 5 - X-ray Production

Chapter 6 - X-ray Circuit and Tube Heat Management

Chapter 7 - Principles of Exposure and Image Quality

Chapter 8 - Screen/Film Image Receptor Systems

Chapter 9 - Digital Image Receptor Systems

Chapter 10 - X-ray Darkroom and Film Processing

Chapter 11 - Scatter Radiation and Its Control

Chapter 12 - Formulating X-ray Techniques

Chapter 13 - Radiobiology and Radiation Safety

Part 3 - Radiographic Anatomy, Positioning, and Pathology

Chapter 14 - Introduction to Anatomy, Positioning, and Pathology

Chapter 15 - Upper Extremity and Shoulder Girdle

Chapter 16 - Lower Extremity and Pelvis

Chapter 17 - Spine

Chapter 18 - Bony Thorax, Chest, and Abdomen

Chapter 19 - Skull, Facial Bones, and Paranasal Sinuses

Chapter 20 - Radiography of Pediatric and Geriatric Patients

Chapter 21 - Film Critique

Part 4 - Professionalism and Patient Care

Chapter 22 - Ethics, Legal Considerations, and Professionalism

Chapter 23 - Safety and Infection Control

Chapter 24 - Assessing Patients and Managing Acute Situations

Part 5 - Ancillary Clinical Skills

Chapter 25 - Medications and Their Administration

Chapter 26 - Medical Laboratory Skills

Chapter 27 - Additional Procedures for Assessment and Diagnosis

Chapter 28 - Bone Densitometry - NEW!

Appendices

Appendix A - State Licensing Information and Addresses

Appendix B - Sample Manual X-ray Technique Charts

Appendix C - Optimum Kilovoltage (kVp) Ranges

Appendix D - mAs Table

Appendix E - Nomogram for Determining Patient Skin Dose from X-ray Exposure

Appendix F - Usual Projections for Basic Examinations

Appendix G - Critique of Sample Images from Chapter 20

Appendix H - The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Rules of Ethics

Appendix I - Charting Terms and Abbreviations

Appendix J - Solutions to Practice Problems in Chapter 3

Dati bibliografici

Titolo: Radiography Essentials for Limited Practice
Casa editrice: Elsevier - Health Sciences Division
Data di pubblicazione: 2009
Legatura: Brossura
Condizione: Very Good
Edizione: 3rd Edition.