Essentials of Radiologic Science

Description

Lippincott Williams & Wilkins is proud to introduce Essentials of Radiologic Science , a core, comprehensive textbook for radiologic technology students. Focusing on the crucial components and minimizing extraneous content, this text will help prepare students for success on the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Examination in Radiography and beyond into practice. Topics covered include radiation protection, equipment operation and quality control, image production and evaluation, and patient care. This is a key and crucial resource for radiologic technology programs, focusing on the most relevant information and offering tools and resources to students of multiple learning types. These include a full suite of ancillary products, a variety of pedagogical features embedded in the text, and a strong focus on the practical application of the concepts presented. Cover Page Half Title Page Title Page Copyright Preface Features Ancillaries Workbook User’s Guide Reviewers Acknowledgements Contents PART I: Basic Physics CHAPTER 1: Radiation Units, Atoms, and Atomic Structure Objectives Key Terms Introduction Units of Radiation Atomic Models Atomic Structure Atoms Chapter Summary Case Study Review Questions Multiple Choice Short Answer CHAPTER 2: Electromagnetic Radiation, Magnetism, and Electrostatics Objectives Key Terms Introduction Electromagnetic Radiation Magnetism Electrostatics Chapter Summary Case Study Review Questions Multiple Choice Short Answer CHAPTER 3: Electric Currents and Electricity Objectives Key Terms Introduction Types of Electrical Materials Electrodynamics Direct and Alternating Currents Electric Power Electromagnetism Electric Generators Electric Motors Induction Motors Capacitors Chapter Summary Case Study Review Questions Multiple Choice Short Answer PART II: Circuits and X-Ray Production CHAPTER 4: Transformers, Circuits, and Automatic Exposure Control (AEC) Objectives Key Terms Introduction Direct and Alternating Currents High Voltage Components Circuits High-Voltage Circuits Control Panel Components Chapter Summary Case Study Review Questions Multiple Choice Short Answer CHAPTER 5: X-Ray Tubes Objectives Key Terms Introduction X-Ray Tube Cathode Anode Line Focus Principle Heel Effect Off-focus Radiation Focal Spot Blooming Tube Rating Charts and Cooling Curves Anode Heat Monitors Tube Life and Warm-up Procedures Chapter Summary Case Study Review Questions Multiple Choice Short Answer CHAPTER 6: X-Ray Production Objectives Key Terms Introduction X-Ray Production Bremsstrahlung Interactions Characteristic Interactions X-Ray Beam Quality and Quantity Chapter Summary Case Study Review Questions Multiple Choice Short Answer CHAPTER 7: X-Ray Interactions Objectives Key Terms Introduction Attenuation Half-value Layer Types of X-Ray Interactions Pair Production Photodisintegration Chapter Summary Case Study Review Questions Multiple Choice Short Answer PART III: Image Formation CHAPTER 8: Intensifying Screens Objectives Key Terms Introduction Intensifying Screens Intensifying Screen Construction Phosphor Materials Spectral Matching Rare Earth Screens Screen Speed Radiographic Noise and Quantum Mottle Spatial Resolution Film/Screen Cassettes Chapter Summary Case Study Review Questions Multiple Choice Short Answer CHAPTER 9: Film and Processing Objectives Key Terms Introduction Film Construction Sensitometry and Densitometry Characteristic Curve Specialty Types of Film Film Storage and Handling Automatic Film Processing Film Transport System The Darkroom Silver Recovery Daylight Processing Systems Dry Processing Film Chapter Summary Case Study Review Questions Multiple Choice Short Answer CHAPTER 10: Density and Contrast Objectives Key Terms Introduction Optical Density Technical Factors Affecting Density Automatic Exposure Control Contrast Image or Radiographic Contrast Technical Factors Affecting Contrast Chapter Summary Case Study Review Questions Multiple Choice Short Answer CHAPTER 11: Image Formation Objectives Key Terms Introduction Technical Factors Recorded Detail Distortion Tomography Bone Mineral Densitometry Chapter Summary Case Study Review Questions Multiple Choice Short Answer CHAPTER 12: Grids and Scatter Reduction Objectives Key Terms Introduction Purpose of the Grid Grid Construction Types of Grids Grid Movement Grid Selection Grid Errors Alternative Method to Reduce Scatter Chapter Summary Case Study Review Questions Multiple Choice Short Answer PART IV: Special ImagingTechniques CHAPTER 13: Fluoroscopy, Conventional and Digital Objectives Key Terms Introduction Historical Perspective Eye Physiology Fluoroscopy Image Intensifier Components Brightness Gain Image Quality Fluoroscopic Displays Archiving the Fluoroscopic Image Mobile C-Arm Fluoroscopy Patient Dose Chapter Summary Case Study Review Questions Multiple Choice Short Answer CHAPTER 14: Digital Imaging Objectives Key Terms Introduction Digital Image Acquisition Data Characteristics Digital Imaging Systems Film Digitization Picture Archiving and Communications System Hard Copy Production Dry Film Processors Data Compression Chapter Summary Case Study Review Questions Multiple Choice Short Answer CHAPTER 15: Quality Control Objectives Key Terms Introduction Radiographic Quality Control Automatic Exposure Control Tomography Quality Control Processor Quality Control Computed Radiography Quality Control Fluoroscopy Quality Control Protective Apparel Quality Control Computed Tomography Quality Control Mammographic Quality control Chapter Summary Case Study Review Questions Multiple Choice Short Answer CHAPTER 16: Mammography Objectives Key Terms Introduction Historical Overview Breast Imaging X-Ray Tube Exposure Factors Ancillaries Magnification Mammography Digital Mammography Chapter Summary Case Study Review Questions Multiple Choice Short Answer CHAPTER 17: Computed Tomography Objectives Key Terms Introduction Historical Perspective Scanning Projections CT Scanner Generations Components of a CT Scanner Image Quality Scanning Parameters Image Reconstruction Artifacts CT Fluoroscopy Radiation Dose from CT Scanning Chapter Summary Case Study Review Questions Multiple Choice Short Answer CHAPTER 18: Magnetic Resonance Imaging Objectives Key Terms Introduction Proton Alignment Producing a Magnetic Resonance Signal Equipment RF Shielding Image Quality Hazards Chapter Summary Case Study Review Questions Multiple Choice Short Answer PART V: Radiation Protection CHAPTER 19: Radiation Biology Objectives Key Terms Introduction Human Biology Cell Proliferation Tissues and Organs Cell Survival Curve High-Dose Radiation Effects Whole Body Radiation Exposures Effects of Partial Body Irradiations Late Somatic Effects Radiation and Pregnancy Genetic Effects Chapter Summary Case Study Review Questions Multiple Choice Short Answer CHAPTER 20: Radiation Protection and Regulations Objectives Key Terms Introduction Equipment Regulations Room Shielding Radiation Detectors Chapter Summary Case Study Review Questions Multiple Choice Short Answer CHAPTER 21: Minimizing Patient Exposure and Personnel Exposure Objectives Key Terms Introduction Reducing Exposure to Ionizing Radiation Reduction of Radiation Exposure to Staff Reduction of Radiation Dose to the Patient Reducing Exposure During Pregnancy Chapter Summary Case Study Review Questions Multiple Choice Short Answer PART VI: PATIENT CARE CHAPTER 22: Medical and Professional Ethics Objectives Key Terms Introduction Radiography as a Profession Medical and Professional Ethics Legal Aspects for Radiologic Technologists Patient Records, Charting, and Medical History Chapter Summary Case Study Review Questions Multiple Choice Short Answer CHAPTER 23: Patient Care, Medications, Vital Signs, and Body Mechanics Objectives Key Terms Introduction Administration of Medications Venipuncture Contrast Media Vital Signs Body Mechanics Transferring Patients Chapter Summary Case Study Review Questions Multiple Choice Short Answer Glossary Index