Master the skills needed to perform basic radiography procedures! Written exclusively for limited radiography students, Radiography Essentials for Limited Scope, 7th 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.
1. Part I Introduction to Limited Radiography - p. 1 2. Chapter 1 Role of the Limited X-ray Machine Operator - p. 3 3. Chapter 2 Introduction to Radiographic Equipment - p. 12 4. Chapter 3 Basic Mathematics for Limited Operators - p. 23 5. Part II X-ray Science - p. 37 6. Chapter 4 Basic Physics for Radiography - p. 39 7. Chapter 5 X-ray Production - p. 48 8. Chapter 6 X-ray Circuit and Tube Heat Management - p. 59 9. Chapter 7 Principles of Exposure and Image Quality - p. 70 10. Chapter 8 Digital Imaging - p. 83 11. Chapter 9 Scatter Radiation and Its Control - p. 102 12. Chapter 10 Formulating X-ray Techniques - p. 113 13. Chapter 11 Radiobiology and Radiation Safety - p. 127 14. Part III Radiographic Anatomy, Positioning, and Pathology - p. 143 15. Chapter 12 Introduction to Anatomy, Positioning, and Pathology - p. 145 16. Chapter 13 Upper Limb and Shoulder Girdle - p. 164 17. Chapter 14 Lower Limb and Pelvis - p. 213 18. Chapter 15 Spine - p. 256 19. Chapter 16 Bony Thorax, Chest, and Abdomen - p. 300 20. Chapter 17 Skull, Facial Bones, and Paranasal Sinuses - p. 329 21. Chapter 18 Radiography of Pediatric and Geriatric Patients - p. 350 22. Chapter 19 Image Evaluation - p. 373 23. Part IV Professionalism and Patient Care - p. 387 24. Chapter 20 Ethics, Legal Considerations, and Professionalism - p. 389 25. Chapter 21 Safety and Infection Control - p. 413 26. Chapter 22 Assessing Patients and Managing Acute Situations - p. 445 27. Part V Ancillary Clinical Skills - p. 465 28. Chapter 23 Medications and Their Administration - p. 467 29. Chapter 24 Medical Laboratory Skills - p. 484 30. Chapter 25 Additional Procedures for Assessment and Diagnosis - p. 494 31. Chapter 26 Bone Densitometry - p. 514 32. Appendix A State Licensure Information - p. 551 33. Appendix B The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Rules of Ethics - p. 552 34. Appendix C Solutions to Practice Problems in Chapter 3 - p. 556 35. Appendix D Milliampere-Seconds (mAs) Table - p. 561 36. Appendix E Evaluation of Sample Images From Chapter 19 - p. 562 37. Appendix F Charting Terms and Abbreviations - p. 563 38. Illustration Credits - p. 567 39. Glossary - p. 569 40. Index - p. 579
Master the skills needed to perform basic radiography procedures! Written exclusively for limited radiography students, Radiography Essentials for Limited Scope, 7th 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.
1. Part I Introduction to Limited Radiography - p. 1 2. Chapter 1 Role of the Limited X-ray Machine Operator - p. 3 3. Chapter 2 Introduction to Radiographic Equipment - p. 12 4. Chapter 3 Basic Mathematics for Limited Operators - p. 23 5. Part II X-ray Science - p. 37 6. Chapter 4 Basic Physics for Radiography - p. 39 7. Chapter 5 X-ray Production - p. 48 8. Chapter 6 X-ray Circuit and Tube Heat Management - p. 59 9. Chapter 7 Principles of Exposure and Image Quality - p. 70 10. Chapter 8 Digital Imaging - p. 83 11. Chapter 9 Scatter Radiation and Its Control - p. 102 12. Chapter 10 Formulating X-ray Techniques - p. 113 13. Chapter 11 Radiobiology and Radiation Safety - p. 127 14. Part III Radiographic Anatomy, Positioning, and Pathology - p. 143 15. Chapter 12 Introduction to Anatomy, Positioning, and Pathology - p. 145 16. Chapter 13 Upper Limb and Shoulder Girdle - p. 164 17. Chapter 14 Lower Limb and Pelvis - p. 213 18. Chapter 15 Spine - p. 256 19. Chapter 16 Bony Thorax, Chest, and Abdomen - p. 300 20. Chapter 17 Skull, Facial Bones, and Paranasal Sinuses - p. 329 21. Chapter 18 Radiography of Pediatric and Geriatric Patients - p. 350 22. Chapter 19 Image Evaluation - p. 373 23. Part IV Professionalism and Patient Care - p. 387 24. Chapter 20 Ethics, Legal Considerations, and Professionalism - p. 389 25. Chapter 21 Safety and Infection Control - p. 413 26. Chapter 22 Assessing Patients and Managing Acute Situations - p. 445 27. Part V Ancillary Clinical Skills - p. 465 28. Chapter 23 Medications and Their Administration - p. 467 29. Chapter 24 Medical Laboratory Skills - p. 484 30. Chapter 25 Additional Procedures for Assessment and Diagnosis - p. 494 31. Chapter 26 Bone Densitometry - p. 514 32. Appendix A State Licensure Information - p. 551 33. Appendix B The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Rules of Ethics - p. 552 34. Appendix C Solutions to Practice Problems in Chapter 3 - p. 556 35. Appendix D Milliampere-Seconds (mAs) Table - p. 561 36. Appendix E Evaluation of Sample Images From Chapter 19 - p. 562 37. Appendix F Charting Terms and Abbreviations - p. 563 38. Illustration Credits - p. 567 39. Glossary - p. 569 40. Index - p. 579
