Essentials of Radiologic Science Workbook / Edition 2

by Starla Mason

Overview

Essentials of Radiologic Science Workbook, Second Edition, is designed to accompany Essentials of Radiologic Science, Second Edition and provides students with additional practice applying difficult theories. This Workbook also serves as preparation for The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Examination in Radiography and includes Registry-style review questions, as well as other exercises to appeal to different learning styles.
Features of the Workbook:

• Registry-style multiple choice review questions assess knowledge and provide preparation for the registry examination
• Image labeling exercises enhance learning with visual reinforcement of material
• Crossword puzzles offer an enjoyable way for students to review relevant terms and concepts
• Laboratory Experiments provide students with opportunities to directly apply their learning with hands-on activities

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781496317292
Publisher:	LWW
Publication date:	05/24/2017
Edition description:	Second
Pages:	316
Product dimensions:	10.80(w) x 8.40(h) x 0.40(d)

Table of Contents

PART I BASIC PHYSICS
Chapter 1 Radiation Units, Atoms and Atomic Structure

Chapter 2 Electricity, Magnetism and Electromagnetic Radiation

Chapter 3 Electric Currents

Chapter 4 Circuits, Transformers, and Automatic Exposure Control (AEC)

PART II CIRCUITS AND X-RAY PRODUCTION
Chapter 5 X-Ray Tubes

Chapter 6 X-Ray Production

Chapter 7 X-Ray Interactions

PART III IMAGE FORMATION
Chapter 8 Intensifying Screens

Chapter 9 Film and Processing

Chapter 10 Density and Contrast

Chapter 11 Image Formation

Chapter 12 Grids and Scatter Reduction

PART IV SPECIAL IMAGING TECHNIQUES
Chapter 13 Fluoroscopy, Conventional and Digital

Chapter 14 Digital Imaging

Chapter 15 Quality Control

Chapter 16 Mammography

Chapter 17 Computed Tomography

Chapter 18 Magnetic Resonance Imaging

PART V RADIATION PROTECTION
Chapter 19 Radiation Biology

Chapter 20 Radiation Protection and Regulations

Chapter 21 Minimizing Patient Exposure and Personnel Exposure

PART VI PATIENT CARE
Chapter 22 Patient Care and Medical Ethics

Chapter 23 Patient Care, Medications, Vital Signs, and Body Mechanics