Radiography Essentials for Limited Scope

Description:
Master the skills needed to perform basic radiography procedures! Written exclusively for limited radiography students, Radiography Essentials for Limited Scope, Seventh Edition provides a fundamental knowledge of imaging principles, positioning, and procedures. Content reflects the most current practice and follows the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) curriculum so you will be thoroughly prepared for the ARRT Limited Scope Exam. From radiologic imaging experts Eugene D. Frank and Ruth Ann Ehrlich, this book provides a streamlined guide to x-ray science, radiographic anatomy, technical exposure factors, radiation protection, and positioning, along with step-by-step instructions for each projection.

Features:

• NEW! Revised chapters are closely aligned with content areas on the ARRT Limited Scope Exam, and include updated information on podiatry positioning and bone densitometry plus an expanded section on chiropractic projections
• Concise coverage prepares you for the ARRT Limited Scope Exam and clinical practice with the latest on x-ray science and techniques, radiation safety, radiographic anatomy, pathology, patient care, ancillary clinical skills, and positioning of the upper and lower extremities, spine, chest, and head
• Step-by-step instructions provide guidance on how to position patients for radiographic procedures performed by limited operators
• More than 900 illustrations show concepts, techniques, and x-ray equipment
• Easy-to-understand math and radiologic physics concepts include special boxes to reinforce important points
• Learning objectives and key terms highlight important information in each chapter and can be used as review tools
• Expanded digital imaging concepts reflect today’s practice and meet the requirements of the ARRT Limited Scope Content Specifications
• Updated terminology for limited radiography ensures that you understand exam requirements and the role of the limited practitioner

Table Of Contents:

PART I Introduction to Limited Radiography
1. Role of the Limited X-ray Machine
2. Introduction to Radiographic Equipment
3. Basic Mathematics for Limited Operators

PART II X-ray Science
4. Basic Physics for Radiography
5. X-ray Production
6. X-ray Circuit and Tube Heat Management
7. Principles of Exposure and Image Quality
8. Digital Imaging
9. Scatter Radiation and Its Control
10. Formulating X-ray Techniques
11. Radiobiology and Radiation Safety

PART III Radiographic Anatomy, Positioning, and Pathology
12. Introduction to Anatomy, Positioning, and Pathology
13. Upper Limb and Shoulder Girdle
14. Lower Limb and Pelvis
15. Spine
16. Bony Thorax, Chest, and Abdomen
17. Skull, Facial Bones, and Paranasal Sinuses
18. Radiography of Pediatric and Geriatric Patients
19. Image Evaluation

PART IV Professionalism and Patient Care
20. Ethics, Legal Considerations, and Professionalism
21. Safety and Infection Control
22. Assessing Patients and Managing Acute Situations

PART V Ancillary Clinical Skills
23. Medications and Their Administration
24. Medical Laboratory Skills
25. Additional Procedures for Assessment and Diagnosis
26. Bone Densitometry

Appendix
A. State Licensure Information
B. The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Rules of Ethics
C. Solutions to Practice Problems in Chapter 3
D. Milliampere-Seconds (mAs) Table
E. Evaluation of Sample Images From Chapter 19
F. Charting Terms and Abbreviations

Illustration Credits
Glossary
Index