Introduction to radiography and patient care
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Introduction to radiography and patient care
Saunders, c1994
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Includes bibliographical references and index
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Description
This book provides an introduction to the profession of radiography, radiographic equipment and radiation protection. It combines introductory material and patient care information in one book. The content meets the American Society of Radiographic Technologists' Curriculum Guide and American Registry of Radiologic Technologists' Task list for the exam in radiography for patient care, ethics and medical law.
Table of Contents
- Part 1 The profession of radiologic technology: Introduction to Radiologic Technology
- Professional Organizations
- Educational Survival Skills
- Part 2 Introduction to the clinical environment: Introduction to Clinical Education
- Radiological Services Administration
- Radiographic Imaging
- Radiographic and Fluoroscopic Equipment
- Basic Radiation Protection
- Part 3 Patient care: Patient Interactions
- History Taking
- Transfer Techniques
- Immobilization Techniques
- Vital Signs and Oxygen
- Infection Control
- Aseptic Techniques
- Nonaseptic Techniques
- Medical Emergencies
- Pharmacology
- Contrast Media
- Part 4 Ethical and legal issues: Ethics
- Medical Records and Health Information
- Medical Law
- Appendix A: ASRT Scope of Practice Position Descriptions
- Staff Radiographer
- Staff Nuclear Medicine Technologist
- Staff Radiation Therapist
- Staff Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
- Appendix B: Professional Organizations
- Appendix C: State Licensing Agencies
- Appendix D: Patient Care Laboratory Activities
- Appendix E: ARRT Code of Ethics
- Appendix F: AHA Patient Bill of Rights
- Appendix G: Answers to Review Questions
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