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PART I Introduction to Limited Radiography |
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Chapter 1 Role of the Limited X-ray Machine Operator |
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3 | (9) |
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Chapter 2 Introduction to Radiographic Equipment |
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12 | (11) |
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Chapter 3 Basic Mathematics for Limited Operators |
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23 | (18) |
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Chapter 4 Basic Physics for Radiography |
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41 | (11) |
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Chapter 5 X-ray Production |
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52 | (11) |
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Chapter 6 X-ray Circuit and Tube Heat Management |
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63 | (14) |
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Chapter 7 Principles of Exposure and Image Quality |
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77 | (13) |
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Chapter 8 Digital Imaging |
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90 | (18) |
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Chapter 9 Scatter Radiation and Its Control |
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108 | (12) |
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Chapter 10 Formulating X-ray Techniques |
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120 | (16) |
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Chapter 11 Radiobiology and Radiation Safety |
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136 | (19) |
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PART III Radiographic Anatomy, Positioning, and Pathology |
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Chapter 12 Introduction to Anatomy, Positioning, and Pathology |
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155 | (25) |
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Chapter 13 Upper Limb and Shoulder Girdle |
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180 | (49) |
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Chapter 14 Lower Limb and Pelvis |
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229 | (37) |
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266 | (43) |
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Chapter 16 Bony Thorax, Chest, and Abdomen |
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309 | (31) |
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Chapter 17 Skull, Facial Bones, and Paranasal Sinuses |
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340 | (29) |
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Chapter 18 Radiography of Pediatric and Geriatric Patients |
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369 | (23) |
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Chapter 19 Image Evaluation |
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392 | (17) |
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PART IV Professionalism and Patient Care |
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Chapter 20 Ethics, Legal Considerations, and Professionalism |
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409 | (25) |
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Chapter 21 Safety and Infection Control |
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434 | (32) |
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Chapter 22 Assessing Patients and Managing Acute Situations |
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466 | (23) |
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PART V Ancillary Clinical Skills |
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Chapter 23 Medications and Their Administration |
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489 | (21) |
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Chapter 24 Medical Laboratory Skills |
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510 | (10) |
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Chapter 25 Additional Procedures for Assessment and Diagnosis |
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520 | (20) |
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Chapter 26 Bone Densitometry |
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| Appendix A State Licensure Information |
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561 | (2) |
| Appendix B The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Rules of Ethics |
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563 | (3) |
Appendix C Solutions to Practice Problems in
Chapter 3 |
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566 | (5) |
| Appendix D Sample Manual X-ray Technique Charts |
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571 | (6) |
| Appendix E Optimum Kilovoltage (kVp) Ranges |
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577 | (1) |
| Appendix F Milliampere-seconds (mAs) Table |
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578 | (1) |
| Appendix G Nomogram for Determining Patient Skin Dose from X-ray Exposure |
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579 | (2) |
| Appendix H Screen/Film Image Receptor Systems |
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581 | (8) |
| Appendix I X-ray Darkroom and Film Processing |
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589 | (18) |
| Appendix J Usual Projections for Routine Examinations |
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607 | (1) |
Appendix K Evaluation of Sample Images from
Chapter 19 |
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608 | (1) |
| Appendix L Charting Terms and Abbreviations |
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609 | (4) |
| Appendix M Task Inventory for Limited Scope of Practice in Radiography |
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613 | (3) |
| Illustration Credits |
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616 | (2) |
| Glossary |
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618 | (9) |
| Index |
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Section I Learning Activities |
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1 | (240) |
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Chapter 1 Role of the Limited X-ray Machine Operator |
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3 | (4) |
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Chapter 2 Introduction to Radiographic Equipment |
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7 | (6) |
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Chapter 3 Basic Mathematics for Limited Operators |
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13 | (20) |
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Chapter 4 Basic Physics for Radiography |
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33 | (6) |
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Chapter 5 X-ray Production |
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39 | (8) |
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Chapter 6 X-ray Circuit and Tube Heat Management |
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47 | (8) |
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Chapter 7 Principles of Exposure and Image Quality |
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55 | (10) |
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Chapter 8 Digital Imaging |
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65 | (8) |
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Chapter 9 Scatter Radiation and Its Control |
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73 | (6) |
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Chapter 10 Formulating X-ray Techniques |
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79 | (8) |
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Chapter 11 Radiobiology and Radiation Safety |
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87 | (12) |
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Chapter 12 Introduction to Anatomy, Positioning, and Pathology |
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99 | (8) |
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Chapter 13 Upper Limb and Shoulder Girdle |
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107 | (16) |
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Chapter 14 Lower Limb and Pelvis |
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123 | (16) |
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139 | (14) |
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Chapter 16 Bony Thorax, Chest, and Abdomen |
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153 | (14) |
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Chapter 17 Skull, Facial Bones, and Paranasal Sinuses |
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167 | (18) |
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Chapter 18 Radiography of Pediatric and Geriatric Patients |
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185 | (4) |
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Chapter 19 Image Evaluation |
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189 | (4) |
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Chapter 20 Ethics, Legal Considerations, and Professionalism |
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193 | (8) |
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Chapter 21 Safety and Infection Control |
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201 | (10) |
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Chapter 22 Assessing Patients and Managing Acute Situations |
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211 | (6) |
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Chapter 23 Medications and Their Administration |
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217 | (4) |
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Chapter 24 Medical Laboratory Skills |
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221 | (4) |
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Chapter 25 Additional Procedures for Assessment and Diagnosis |
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225 | (8) |
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Chapter 26 Bone Densitometry |
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233 | (8) |
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Section II Preparation Guide for the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists |
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Examination for the Limited Scope of Practice in Radiography |
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241 | (42) |
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Section III Preparation Guide for the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists |
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Bone Densitometry Equipment Operators Examination |
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