Overview

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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Author:   Bruce W. Long ,  Eugene D. Frank ,  Ruth Ann Ehrlich
Publisher:   Elsevier - Health Sciences Division
Imprint:   Saunders
Edition:   3rd Revised edition
Dimensions:   Width: 21.60cm , Height: 2.30cm , Length: 27.60cm
Weight:   1.429kg
ISBN:  

9781416057635

ISBN 10:   1416057633
Pages:   656
Publication Date:   01 February 2009
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Undergraduate ,  Professional & Vocational
Replaced By:   9781455740772
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Out of Print
Availability:   In Print  
Limited stock is available. It will be ordered for you and shipped pending supplier's limited stock.

Table of Contents

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

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