Radiography Essentials for Limited Practice

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. INDICE: Role of the Limited X-Ray Machine Operator Introduction to Radiographic Equipment Basic Mathematics Basic Physics of Radiography X-Ray Production X-Ray Circuit and Tube Heat Management Principles of Exposure and Image Quality Digital Image Receptor Systems Scatter Radiation and Its Control Formulating X-Ray Techniques Radiobiology and Radiation Safety 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 Ethics, Legal Considerations, and Professionalism Safety and Infection Control Assessing Patients and Managing Acute Situations Medications and Their Administration Medical Laboratory Skills Additional Procedures for Assessment and Diagnosis Bone Densitometry Appendices State Licensing Agencies for Radiography American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Rules of Ethics Solutions to Practice problems in Chapter 23 Sample Manual X-Ray Technique Chart Optimum Kilovoltage Ranges mAs Table Nomogram for Determining Patient Skin Dose from X-Ray Exposure Screen/Film Image Receptor Systems X-Ray Darkroom and Film Processing Usual Projections for Examinations Critique for Sample Radiographs from Chapter 19 Charting Terms and Abbreviations Task Inventory for Limited Scope of Practice in Radiography Illustration Credits Glossary

• ISBN: 978-1-4557-4077-2
• Editorial: Saunders
• Encuadernacion: Rústica
• Páginas: 656
• Fecha Publicación: 07/12/2012
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés