Evolve Resources for Patient Care in Radiography, 11th Edition

Part I: Introduction to Radiography
1. Introduction to Radiography
2. Image Quality Factors
3. Radiation Effects and Radiation Safety
4. The Healthcare Delivery System
5. Professional Roles and Behaviors
Part II: Patient Care
6. Professional Attitudes and Communications
7. Safety
8. Patient Transfer
9. Infection Control Concepts
10. Preventing Disease Transmission
11. Surgical Asepsis
12. Response to Patient’s Personal and Physical Needs
13. Patient Assessment
14. Medication Information
15. Medication Administration
16. Emergency Response
Part III: Patient Care in Specific Procedures and Environments
17. Dealing with Acute Situations
18. Preparation and Examination of the Gastrointestinal Tract
19. Contrast Media and Special Radiographic Techniques
20. Bedside Radiography: Special Conditions and Environments
21. Radiography in Surgery
22. Special Imaging Modalities
Answer Key
Bibliography
Appendixes
Glossary
Index

Ruth Ann Ehrlich, RT(R)(ARRT), Senior Instructor in Radiology (Retired), University of Western States, Portland, Oregon, USA and Dawn M. Coakes, BS, RT(R), Clinical Coordinator and Instructor, Portland Community College Radiologic Technologist, PeaceHealth Southwest Washington Medical Center, USA