Using a clear and concise format, Introduction to Radiologic and Imaging Sciences and Patient Care, 8th Edition familiarizes you with the imaging sciences and covers the patient care skills necessary for clinical practice. It offers current, comprehensive content that meets the relevant standards set by the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) Curriculum Guide and the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Task List for certification examinations. This edition includes updates on current digital imaging and instrumentation, providing the essential information and tools you need to master any introduction to radiologic sciences or patient care class. Chapter review questions and lab activities, available online and on tear sheets in the text, give you easy access to study materials for on-the-go learning. In addition to helping you prepare for certification, the content provides useful and practical information that is essential for professional practice and clinical competency.
1. Chapter 01 : Introduction to Radiologic and Imaging Sciences - p. 2 2. Chapter 2 : Professional Organizations, Development, and Advancement - p. 14 3. Chapter 3 : Educational Survival Skills - p. 22 4. Chapter 4 : Critical-Thinking and Problem-Solving Strategies - p. 31 5. PART II Introduction to the Clinical Environment - p. 40 6. Chapter 5 : Introduction to Clinical Education - p. 41 7. Chapter 6 : Radiology Administration - p. 56 8. Chapter 7 : Radiographic Imaging - p. 70 9. Chapter 8 : Medical Imaging Equipment - p. 89 10. Chapter 9 : Basic Radiation Protection and Radiobiology - p. 116 11. Chapter 10 : Human Diversity - p. 129 12. PART III Patient Care - p. 140 13. Chapter 11 : Patient Interactions - p. 141 14. Chapter 12 : History Taking - p. 156 15. 13 : Biomechanics and Ergonomics - p. 161 16. Chapter 14 : Immobilization Techniques - p. 183 17. Chapter 15 : Vital Signs, Oxygen, Chest Tubes, and Lines - p. 196 18. Chapter 16 : Basic Cardiac Monitoring: The Electrocardiogram - p. 219 19. Chapter 17 : Infection Control - p. 226 20. Chapter 18 : Aseptic Techniques - p. 242 21. Chapter 19 : Nonaseptic Techniques - p. 261 22. Chapter 20 : Medical Emergencies - p. 274 23. Chapter 21 : Pharmacology - p. 288 24. Chapter 22 : Principles of Drug Administration - p. 301 25. Chapter 23 : Contrast Media and Introduction to Radiopharmaceuticals - p. 316 26. PART IV Ethical and Legal Issues - p. 336 27. Chapter 24 : Professional Ethics for Medical Imaging Personnel - p. 337 28. Chapter 25 : Health Informatics and Information Management - p. 347 29. Chapter 26 : Medical Law - p. 355 30. Appendix A The ASRT Practice Standards for Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy - p. 363 31. Appendix B Professional Organizations - p. 370 32. Appendix C Code of Ethics - p. 372 33. Appendix D Code of Ethics for the Profession of Diagnostic Medical SonographyRe-approved by SDMS Board of Directors, effective 02/08/2017 (originally approved by SDMS Board of Directors, December 6, 2006) - p. 373 34. Appendix E Commonly Used Drugs by Brand and Generic Names - p. 375 35. Review Questions - p. 383 36. Student Labs - p. 400 37. Index - p. 415
Using a clear and concise format, Introduction to Radiologic and Imaging Sciences and Patient Care, 8th Edition familiarizes you with the imaging sciences and covers the patient care skills necessary for clinical practice. It offers current, comprehensive content that meets the relevant standards set by the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) Curriculum Guide and the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Task List for certification examinations. This edition includes updates on current digital imaging and instrumentation, providing the essential information and tools you need to master any introduction to radiologic sciences or patient care class. Chapter review questions and lab activities, available online and on tear sheets in the text, give you easy access to study materials for on-the-go learning. In addition to helping you prepare for certification, the content provides useful and practical information that is essential for professional practice and clinical competency.
1. Chapter 01 : Introduction to Radiologic and Imaging Sciences - p. 2 2. Chapter 2 : Professional Organizations, Development, and Advancement - p. 14 3. Chapter 3 : Educational Survival Skills - p. 22 4. Chapter 4 : Critical-Thinking and Problem-Solving Strategies - p. 31 5. PART II Introduction to the Clinical Environment - p. 40 6. Chapter 5 : Introduction to Clinical Education - p. 41 7. Chapter 6 : Radiology Administration - p. 56 8. Chapter 7 : Radiographic Imaging - p. 70 9. Chapter 8 : Medical Imaging Equipment - p. 89 10. Chapter 9 : Basic Radiation Protection and Radiobiology - p. 116 11. Chapter 10 : Human Diversity - p. 129 12. PART III Patient Care - p. 140 13. Chapter 11 : Patient Interactions - p. 141 14. Chapter 12 : History Taking - p. 156 15. 13 : Biomechanics and Ergonomics - p. 161 16. Chapter 14 : Immobilization Techniques - p. 183 17. Chapter 15 : Vital Signs, Oxygen, Chest Tubes, and Lines - p. 196 18. Chapter 16 : Basic Cardiac Monitoring: The Electrocardiogram - p. 219 19. Chapter 17 : Infection Control - p. 226 20. Chapter 18 : Aseptic Techniques - p. 242 21. Chapter 19 : Nonaseptic Techniques - p. 261 22. Chapter 20 : Medical Emergencies - p. 274 23. Chapter 21 : Pharmacology - p. 288 24. Chapter 22 : Principles of Drug Administration - p. 301 25. Chapter 23 : Contrast Media and Introduction to Radiopharmaceuticals - p. 316 26. PART IV Ethical and Legal Issues - p. 336 27. Chapter 24 : Professional Ethics for Medical Imaging Personnel - p. 337 28. Chapter 25 : Health Informatics and Information Management - p. 347 29. Chapter 26 : Medical Law - p. 355 30. Appendix A The ASRT Practice Standards for Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy - p. 363 31. Appendix B Professional Organizations - p. 370 32. Appendix C Code of Ethics - p. 372 33. Appendix D Code of Ethics for the Profession of Diagnostic Medical SonographyRe-approved by SDMS Board of Directors, effective 02/08/2017 (originally approved by SDMS Board of Directors, December 6, 2006) - p. 373 34. Appendix E Commonly Used Drugs by Brand and Generic Names - p. 375 35. Review Questions - p. 383 36. Student Labs - p. 400 37. Index - p. 415
