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.
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1 Introduction to Radiation Protection |
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2 Radiation: Types, Sources, and Doses Received |
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3 Interaction of X-Radiation with Matter |
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27 | (11) |
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4 Radiation Quantities and Units |
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6 Overview of Cell Biology |
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68 | (12) |
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7 Molecular and Cellular Radiation Biology |
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80 | (13) |
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8 Early Tissue Reactions and Their Effects on Organ Systems |
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9 Stochastic Effects and Late Tissue Reactions of Radiation in Organ Systems |
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10 Dose Limits for Exposure to Ionizing Radiation |
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11 Equipment Design for Radiation Protection |
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12 Management of Patient Radiation Dose During Diagnostic X-Ray Procedures |
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13 Special Considerations on Safety in Computed Tomography |
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14 X-Ray Breast Imaging: Methods and Radiation Safety Aspects |
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15 Management of Imaging Personnel Radiation Dose During Diagnostic X-Ray Procedures |
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16 Radioisotopes and Radiation Protection |
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Mary Alice Statkiewicz Sherer, Radiography Instructor, High-Tech Institute, Nashville, TN. Paula J. Visconti, Director of Medical Physics, Radiation Safety Officer, Memorial Hospital of Burlington County, Mount Holly, NJ. E. Russell Ritenour, Professor and Director of Physics Section, Department of Radiology, University of Minnesota School of Medicine, Minneapolis, MN. Kelli Welch Haynes, Professor and Director, Northwestern State University.
