Workbook for Radiation Protection in Medical Radiography

by Mary Alice Statkiewicz Sherer AS, RT(R), FASRT, Paula J. Visconti PhD, DABR, E. Russell Ritenour PhD, DABR, FAAPM, FACR, Kelli Welch Haynes RT (R), FASRT

Overview

Reinforce your understanding of radiation physics and radiation protection with this practical workbook! Corresponding to the chapters in Statkiewicz Sherer’s Radiation Protection in Medical Radiography, 9th Edition, this study tool provides a clear, comprehensive review of all the material included in the textbook. Practical exercises help you apply your knowledge to the practice setting. With review questions reflecting ARRT and ASRT content outlines, this workbook helps you prepare for success on the ARRT certification examination.

• Comprehensive review includes coverage of all the material included in the text, including x-radiation interaction, radiation quantities, cell biology, radiation biology, radiation effects, dose limits, patient and personnel protection, and radiation monitoring.
• Chapter highlights call out the most important information with an introductory paragraph and a bulleted summary.
• Engaging variety of question formats includes multiple choice, matching, short answer, fill-in-the-blank, true/false, labeling, and crossword puzzles.
• Calculation exercises offer practice in applying the formulas and equations introduced in the text.
• Answers are provided in the back of the book.

• NEW! Updated content reflects the latest ARRT and ASRT curriculum guidelines.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780323825085
Publisher:	Elsevier Health Sciences
Publication date:	10/16/2021
Edition description:	9th ed.
Pages:	272
Sales rank:	499,395
Product dimensions:	8.50(w) x 10.88(h) x (d)

Table of Contents

1. Introduction to Radiation Protection
2. Interaction of X-Radiation with Matter
3. Radiation Quantities and Units
4. Radiation Monitoring
5. Overview of Cell Biology
6. Molecular and Cellular Radiation Biology
7. Early Radiation Effects on Organ Systems
8. Late Radiation Effects on Organ Systems
9. Dose Limits for Exposure to Ionizing Radiation
10. Management of Patient Radiation Dose during Diagnostic X-Ray Procedures
11. Management of Imaging Personnel Radiation Dose during Diagnostic X-Ray Procedures
12. Radioisotopes and Radiation Protection

Appendices

1. Relationships between Systems of Units
2. Standard Designations for Metric System Lengths, Electron Volt Energy Levels, and Frequency Spectrum Ranges
3. Periodic Table of Elements
4. Chance of a 50-KeV Photon Interacting with Atoms of Tissue as it Travels through 5 cm of Soft Tissue
5. Relationship among Protons, Electromagnetic Waves, Wavelengths and Energy
6. Compton Interaction
7. Electron Shell Structure
8. Revision of 10 CFR Part 35
9. Consumer-Patient Radiation Health and Safety Act of 1981

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Reinforce your understanding of radiation protection and biology

Editorial Reviews

"This text would be a suitable supplementary reference for diagnostic and therapeutic radiology students alike. It provides a wide variety of exercises within the optional workbook and main text, which address a range of learning styles. The book is divided into 14 clear and appropriate sections and is easy to navigate. It is well written and easy to comprehend". Reviewed by: Kirsten Farrell, University of Portsmouth on behalf of Rad Magazine, Nov 2014

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