Introduction to Radiography and Patient Care,9780721676623

Introduction to Radiography and Patient Care

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Edition: 2nd
ISBN13: 9780721676623
ISBN10: 0721676626
Format: Paperback
Pub. Date: 1999-01-01
Publisher(s): Elsevier Science Health Science
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Summary

Offering a comprehensive introduction to the profession of radiologic technology, this 2nd Edition also encompasses the basic concepts of patient care skills. This edition's features include a section on chest tubes and lines, updated and expanded information on student pregnancy radiation protection, an expanded history taking guide, the addition of ASRT radiography practice standards and more.

Table of Contents

UNIT I The Profession of Radiologic Technology 1(34)
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION TO RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY
1(14)
Arlene M. Adler, MEd, RT(R), FAERS
Richard R. Carlton, MS, RT(R)(CV), FAERS
CHAPTER 2 PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
15(9)
Richard R. Carlton, MS, RT(R)(CV), FAERS
Arlene M. Adler, MEd, RT(R), FAERS
CHAPTER 3 EDUCATIONAL SURVIVAL SKILLS
24(11)
Janice L. Akin, MS
UNIT II Introduction to the Clinical Environment 35(82)
CHAPTER 4 INTRODUCTION TO CLINICAL EDUCATION
35(10)
Marlene E. Ledbetter, MEd, RT(R)
CHAPTER 5 RADIOLOGIC SERVICES ADMINISTRATION
45(17)
Gail A. Nielsen, BSHCA, RT(R), FAHRA
CHAPTER 6 RADIOGRAPHIC IMAGING
62(22)
Jane A. Auger, MD
CHAPTER 7 RADIOGRAPHIC AND FLUOROSCOPIC EQUIPMENT
84(14)
Scott T. Gregory, MS, RT(R)
CHAPTER 8 BASIC RADIATION PROTECTION AND RADIOBIOLOGY
98(19)
Karen Jefferies, BS, RT(R)
UNIT III Patient Care 117(218)
CHAPTER 9 PATIENT INTERACTIONS
117(17)
C. William Mulkey, EdD, RT(R), FASRT, FAERS
Richard R. Carlton, MS, RT(R)(CV), FAERS
CHAPTER 10 HISTORY TAKING
134(7)
Richard R. Carlton, MS, RT(R)(CV), FAERS
Arlene M. Adler, MEd, RT(R), FAERS
CHAPTER 11 TRANSFER TECHNIQUES
141(16)
Jan Bruckner, PhD, PT
CHAPTER 12 IMMOBILIZATION TECHNIQUES
157(17)
Dennis Spragg, MS Ed, RT(R)
CHAPTER 13 VITAL SIGNS AND OXYGEN
174(25)
Cheryl Oprisko, JD, RRT
Denise E. Moore, BS, RT(R)
CHAPTER 14 INFECTION CONTROL
199(21)
Jody L. Ellis, MPA, RT(R)
CHAPTER 15 ASEPTIC TECHNIQUES
220(25)
Steven B. Dowd, EdD, RT(R), (QM), (MR)(M)
CHAPTER 16 NONASEPTIC TECHNIQUES
245(18)
Steven B. Dowd, EdD, RT(R), (QM), (MR)(M)
CHAPTER 17 MEDICAL EMERGENCIES
263(15)
Joanne S. Greathouse, EdS, RT(R), FASRT
CHAPTER 18 PHARMACOLOGY
278(31)
Nadia A. Bugg, PhD, RT(R)
CHAPTER 19 CONTRAST MEDIA
309(26)
Judith Baron, MS, RT(R)
UNIT IV Ethical and Legal Issues 335(35)
CHAPTER 20 PROFESSIONAL ETHICS
335(13)
Robert A. Buerki, PhD
Louis D. Vottero, MS
CHAPTER 21 HEALTH RECORDS AND HEALTH INFORMATION MANAGEMENT
348(13)
Margaret A. Skurka, MS, RRA, CCS
CHAPTER 22 MEDICAL LAW
361(9)
Ann Obergfell, JD, RT(R)
APPENDIX A PRACTICE STANDARDS FOR MEDICAL IMAGING AND RADIATION THERAPY 370(10)
APPENDIX B PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS 380(2)
APPENDIX C STATE LICENSING AGENCIES 382(5)
APPENDIX D PATIENT CARE LAB ACTIVITIES 387(15)
APPENDIX E THE AMERICAN REGISTRY OF RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGISTS CODE OF ETHICS 402(1)
APPENDIX F YOUR RIGHTS AS A HOSPITAL PATIENT 403(2)
APPENDIX G ANSWERS TO REVIEW QUESTIONS 405(4)
INDEX 409

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