cover image - Introduction to Radiologic and Imaging Sciences and Patient Care Elsevier eBook on VitalSource, 7th Edition
ISBN: 9780323581394
Copyright: 2020
Publication Date: 12-31-2018
Page Count: 408
Imprint: Saunders
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Introduction to Radiologic and Imaging Sciences and Patient Care Elsevier eBook on VitalSource, 7th Edition

by Arlene M. Adler, MEd, R.T.(R), FAEIRS and Richard R. Carlton, MS, R.T.(R)(CV), FAEIRS

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cover image - Introduction to Radiologic and Imaging Sciences and Patient Care Elsevier eBook on VitalSource, 7th Edition
ISBN: 9780323581394
Copyright: 2020
Publication Date: 12-31-2018
Page Count: 408
Imprint: Saunders
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Using a clear and concise format, Introduction to Radiologic and Imaging Sciences and Patient Care, 7th Edition delivers the latest radiologic, imaging science and patient care skills you need to prepare for certification and practice. This new edition includes updates on current digital imaging and instrumentation, providing you with the essential information and tools needed to master any introduction to radiologic sciences class. Chapter review questions and lab activities available online and on tear sheets in the text give you easy access to on-the-go learning. This text not only helps to prepare you for parts of the certification exam, but the content provides useful and practical information that is needed for professional practice and clinical success.

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    • Step-by-step procedures presented in boxed lists throughout the text supply you with easy to follow steps so you are well prepared for clinical success.
    • Back-of-book review questions provide you with an opportunity for review and greater challenge.
    • More than 300 photos and line drawings help you understand and visualize patient-care procedures.
    • Strong pedagogy, including chapter objectives, key terms, outline and summaries helps you organize information and ensure that you understand what is most important in every chapter.
    • NEW and UPDATED! Updates on current digital imaging and instrumentation provide you with the important information you need for clinical success.
    • NEW! The latest technical terminology incorporated throughout text keeps you up-to-date with industry verbiage.
    • NEW and UPDATED! Appendices containing practice standards, professional organizations, state licensing agencies, the ARRT code of ethics and patient care partnership offer you additional information about professional opportunities and obligations and prepare you for what you will encounter in the practice environment.
  • PART I: The Profession of Radiologic Technology
    1. Introduction to Imaging and Radiologic Sciences
    2. Professional Organizations
    3. Educational Survival Skills
    4. Critical-Thinking and Problem-Solving Strategies

    PART II: Introduction to the Clinical Environment
    5. Introduction to Clinical Education
    6. Radiology Administration
    7. Radiographic Imaging
    8. Radiographic and Fluoroscopic Equipment
    9. Basic Radiation Protection and Radiobiology
    10. Human Diversity

    PART III: Patient Care
    11. Patient Interactions
    12. History Taking
    13. Safe Patient Movement and Handling Techniques
    14. Immobilization Techniques
    15. Vital Signs, Oxygen, Chest Tubes, and Lines
    16. Basic Cardiac Monitoring: The Electrocardiogram
    17. Infection Control
    18. Aseptic Techniques
    19. Nonaseptic Techniques
    20. Medical Emergencies
    21. Pharmacology
    22. Principles of Drug Administration
    23. Contrast Media and Introduction to Radiopharmaceuticals

    PART IV: Ethical and Legal Issues
    24. Professional Ethics
    25. Health Records and Health Information Management
    26. Medical Law
    Appendices

  • Arlene M. Adler, MEd, R.T.(R), FAEIRS, Professor and Director, Radiologic Sciences Programs, Indiana University Northwest, Gary, Indiana and Richard R. Carlton, MS, R.T.(R)(CV), FAEIRS, Director, Radiologic Sciences, Grand Valley State University, Grand Rapids, Michigan
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