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.
- 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 Radiography1. Role of the Limited X-Ray Machine Operator
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
Appendix B: The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Rules of Ethics
Appendix C: Solutions to Practice Problems in Chapter 3
Appendix D: Sample Manual X-Ray Technique Chart
Appendix E: Optimum Kilovoltage (kVp) Ranges
Appendix F: Milliampere-seconds (mAs) Table
Appendix G: Nomogram for Determining Patient Skin Dose from X-Ray Exposure
Appendix H: Screen/Film Image Receptor Systems
Appendix I: X-Ray Darkroom and Film Processing
Appendix J: Usual Projections for Routine Examinations
Appendix K: Evaluation of Sample Images from Chapter 19
