Radiography Essentials for Limited Practice
By- Bruce Long, MS, RT(R)(CV), FASRT, Director and Associate Professor, Radiologic Imaging and Sciences Programs, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN, USA
- Eugene Frank, MA, RT(R), FASRT, FAEIRS, Retired Director, Radiography Program, Riverland Community College, Austin, MN; Assistant Professor of Radiology, Emeritus, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, Rochester, MN
- Ruth Ann Ehrlich, RT(R), Radiology Faculty (Retired), Western States Chiropractic College, Portland, OR; Adjunct Faculty, Portland Community College, Portland, OR
- Bruce Long, MS, RT(R)(CV), FASRT, Director and Associate Professor, Radiologic Imaging and Sciences Programs, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN, USA
- Eugene Frank, MA, RT(R), FASRT, FAEIRS, Retired Director, Radiography Program, Riverland Community College, Austin, MN; Assistant Professor of Radiology, Emeritus, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, Rochester, MN
- Ruth Ann Ehrlich, RT(R), Radiology Faculty (Retired), Western States Chiropractic College, Portland, OR; Adjunct Faculty, Portland Community College, Portland, OR
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.
Paperback, 656 Pages
Published: March 2009
Imprint: Saunders
ISBN: 978-1-4160-5763-5
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
