Workbook for Bushong’s Radiologic Science for Technologists
Physics, Biology, and Protection
- 13th Edition - August 5, 2025
- Latest edition
- Author: Stewart C. Bushong
- Language: English
Reinforce your understanding of diagnostic imaging and sharpen your radiographic skills! Corresponding to the chapters in Bushong’s Radiologic Science for Technologists,… Read more
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Reinforce your understanding of diagnostic imaging and sharpen your radiographic skills! Corresponding to the chapters in Bushong’s Radiologic Science for Technologists, 13th Edition, this workbook helps you review key concepts and gain the technical knowledge needed to become an informed and confident radiographer. More than 100 worksheets include engaging exercises that enable you to assess your comprehension and apply your knowledge to imaging practice.
- NEW! Streamlined physics and math sections focus on the content you need to know to prepare for the ARRT exam, while also providing the background you need to perform well in the clinical environment
- NEW! Chapters on artificial intelligence and quantum computing help you stay abreast of key technological changes.
- UPDATED! Content reflects the latest ARRT® guidelines, including the most recent shielding guidelines
- Comprehensive coverage of textbook content provides important review and application materials for all key topics
- More than 100 worksheets — each covering a specific topic and numbered according to textbook chapter — feature descriptive titles that make it easy to review textbook topics
- Penguins offer concise summaries of textbook information that is relevant to the exercise questions, making it easier than ever for you to review major textbook concepts
Imaging technology students
PART I: RADIOLOGIC PHYSICS
Chapter 1: Essential Concepts of Radiologic Science
Worksheet 1-1: Nature of Our Surroundings Matter and Energy Sources of Ionizing Radiation
Worksheet 1-2: Discovery of X-Rays Development of Medical Imaging
Worksheet 1-3: Reports of Radiation Injury Basic Radiation Protection The Medical Imaging Team
Worksheet 1-4: Numeric Prefixes
Worksheet 1-5: Radiologic Units
Chapter 2: Basic Physics Primer
Worksheet 2-1: Standard Units of Measurement
Worksheet 2-2: Newton’s Laws
Worksheet 2-3: Mechanics
Chapter 3: The Structure of Matter
Worksheet 3-1: Centuries of Discovery
Worksheet 3-2: Fundamental Particles Atomic Structure
Worksheet 3-3: Atomic Nomenclature Combinations of Atoms
Worksheet 3-4: Radioactivity
Worksheet 3-5: Types of Ionizing Radiation
Chapter 4: Electromagnetic Energy
Worksheet 4-1: Photons
Worksheet 4-2: Electromagnetic Spectrum
Worksheet 4-3: Wave-Particle Duality
Worksheet 4-4: Inverse Square Law
Worksheet 4-5: X-Ray Photons
Worksheet 4-6: Matter and Energy
Chapter 5: Electricity, Magnetism, and Electromagnetism
Worksheet 5-1: Electrostatics
Worksheet 5-2: Electrodynamics
Worksheet 5-3: Alternating and Direct Currents
Worksheet 5-4: Magnetism
Worksheet 5-5: Electromagnetic Effect Electromagnetic Induction
Worksheet 5-6: Electromagnetic Devices
Worksheet 5-7: The Transformer
PART II: X-RADIATION
Chapter 6: The X-Ray Imaging System
Worksheet 6-1: Operating Console Control of Kilovolt Peak (kVp)
Worksheet 6-2: Operating Console Control of Milliamperage (mA)
Worksheet 6-3: Operating Console Exposure Timers
Worksheet 6-4: High-Voltage Generator High-Voltage Generation
Worksheet 6-5: High-Voltage Generator Rectification
Chapter 7: The X-Ray Tube
Worksheet 7-1: Internal Components The X-Ray Tube Cathode
Worksheet 7-2: Internal Components The X-Ray Tube Anode
Worksheet 7-3: X-Ray Tube Failure X-Ray Tube Rating Charts
Chapter 8: X-Ray Production
Worksheet 8-1: Electron-Target Interactions Characteristic Radiation
Worksheet 8-2: Electron-Target Interactions Bremsstrahlung Radiation
Worksheet 8-3: X-Ray Emission Spectrum
Worksheet 8-4: X-Ray Emission Spectrum Minimum Wavelength
Worksheet 8-5: X-Ray Emission Spectrum Factors That Affect the X-Ray Emission Spectrum
Chapter 9: X-Ray Emission
Worksheet 9-1: X-Ray Emission X-Ray Quantity
Worksheet 9-2: X-Ray Emission X-Ray Quality
Worksheet 9-3: X-Ray Emission Half-Value Layer
Worksheet 9-4: X-Ray Emission Filtration
Chapter 10: X-Ray Interaction With Matter
Worksheet 10-1: X-Ray Interaction With Matter Compton Effect
Worksheet 10-2: X-Ray Interaction With Matter Photoelectric Effect
Worksheet 10-3: X-Ray Interaction With Matter Differential Absorption/Atomic Number
Worksheet 10-4: X-Ray Interaction With Matter Differential Absorption/Mass Density
PART III: X-RAY IMAGING
Chapter 11: Computed Radiography
Worksheet 11-1: Computed Radiography Image Receptor
Worksheet 11-2: Computed Radiography Reader
Chapter 12: Digital Radiography
Worksheet 12-1: Direct Radiography
Chapter 13: Digital Radiographic Technique
Worksheet 13-1: Spatial Resolution
Worksheet 13-2: Contrast Resolution Contrast Detail
Chapter 14: Image Acquisition
Worksheet 14-1: Exposure Time
Worksheet 14-2: Adjusting for Change in Distance
Worksheet 14-3: Characteristics of the Imaging System
Worksheet 14-4: Magnification Radiography
Chapter 15: Scatter Radiation
Worksheet 15-1: Production of Scatter Radiation
Worksheet 15-2: Control of Scatter Radiation
Worksheet 15-3: Radiographic Grids
Worksheet 15-4: Measuring Grid Performance
Worksheet 15-5: Types of Grids Use of Grids Grid Selection
Chapter 16: Digital Image Descriptors and Evaluation
Worksheet 16-1: Image Descriptors
Worksheet 16-2: Image Quality Tools
Chapter 17: Radiographic Artifacts
Worksheet 17-1: Digital Radiographic Artifacts
PART IV: ADVANCED MEDICAL IMAGING
Chapter 18: Mammography
Worksheet 18-1: Mammography
Worksheet 18-2: Quality Control Team Quality Control Program
Chapter 19: Fluoroscopy
Worksheet 19-1: Image Intensification
Worksheet 19-2: Image Monitoring
Worksheet 19-3: Digital Fluoroscopy
Chapter 20: Interventional Radiology
Worksheet 20-1: Types of Procedures Basic Principles IR Suite
Chapter 21: Computed Tomography
Worksheet 21-1: Principles of Operation of CT
Worksheet 21-2: CT Image Characteristics Image Quality Quality Control
Worksheet 21-3: Operational CT Modes
Chapter 22: Tomosynthesis
Worksheet 22-1: Digital Radiographic Tomosynthesis
Worksheet 22-2: Conventional Tomography
PART V: MEDICAL IMAGE DISPLAY
Chapter 23: Patient-Image Optimization
Worksheet 23-1: Patient Factors
Worksheet 23-2: Image Quality Factors
Worksheet 23-3: Distortion
Worksheet 23-4: Improving Radiographic Quality
Chapter 24: Viewing the Medical Image
Worksheet 24-1: Photometric Quantities
Chapter 25: Medical Image Informatics
Worksheet 25-1: Electronic Programs
Chapter 26: Digital Display Device
Worksheet 26-1: Digital Display Device Performance Assessment
Worksheet 26-2: Digital Display Quality Control
PART VI: THE MEDICAL IMAGE
Chapter 27: Imaging Science
Worksheet 27-1: Computer Applications
Worksheet 27-2: Computer Applications within Radiology
Chapter 28: Artificial Intelligence
Worksheet 28-1: Artificial Intelligence
Chapter 29: Quantum Computing
Worksheet 29-1: Evolution from Classical Physics to Quantum Mechanics
Chapter 30: Image Perception
Worksheet 30-1: Digital Image Perception
Worksheet 30-2: Receiver Operating Characteristics Curves
PART VII: RADIOBIOLOGY
Chapter 31: Human Biology
Worksheet 31-1: Human Radiation Response Composition of the Body
Worksheet 31-2: Cell Theory
Worksheet 31-3: Human Cells Tissues and Organs
Chapter 32: Fundamental Principles of Radiobiology
Worksheet 32-1: Law of Bergonié and Tribondeau Physical Factors That Affect Radiosensitivity
Worksheet 32-2: Biologic Factors That Affect Radiosensitivity Radiation Dose-Response Relationships
Chapter 33: Molecular Radiobiology
Worksheet 33-1: Molecular Radiobiology
Chapter 34: Cellular Radiobiology
Worksheet 34-1: Cellular Radiobiology
Chapter 35: Deterministic Effects of Radiation
Worksheet 35-1: Acute Radiation Lethality Local Tissue Damage
Worksheet 35-2: Hematologic Effects Cytogenetic Effects
Chapter 36: Stochastic Effects of Radiation
Worksheet 36-1: Local Tissue Effects Life Span Shortening Risk Estimates
Worksheet 36-2: Radiation-Induced Malignancy Total Risk of Malignancy Radiation and Pregnancy
PART VIII: RADIATION PROTECTION
Chapter 37: Health Physics
Worksheet 37-1: Cardinal Principles of Radiation Protection Dose Limits
Chapter 38: Designing for Radiation Protection
Worksheet 38-1: Design of X-Ray Apparatus Design of Protective Barriers
Worksheet 38-2: Radiation Detection and Measurement
Chapter 39: Radiography/Fluoroscopy Patient Radiation Dose
Worksheet 39-1: Patient Radiation Dose Reduction of Unnecessary Patient Dose
Chapter 40: Computed Tomography Patient Radiation Dose
Worksheet 40-1: CT Patient Radiation Dose
Chapter 41: Patient Radiation Dose Management
Worksheet 41-1: Patient Radiation Dose Management
Chapter 42: Occupational Radiation Dose Management
Worksheet 42-1: Occupational Radiation Dose Management
- Edition: 13
- Latest edition
- Published: August 5, 2025
- Language: English
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Stewart C. Bushong
Stewart C. Bushong is Professor of Radiologic Science at Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX.
Affiliations and expertise
Professor of Radiologic Science, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, USA