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Workbook for Radiologic Science for Technologists

Physics, Biology, and Protection

  • 12th Edition - July 22, 2020
  • Latest edition
  • Authors: Elizabeth Shields, 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 Technologis… 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, 12th 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 allowing you to assess your comprehension and apply your knowledge to imaging practice.

Key features

  • More than 100 worksheets make it easy to review specific topics from the text, and are numbered according to textbook chapter
  • In-depth coverage of the textbook’s topics lets you review medical imaging concepts and apply them to practice
  • Penguin icons highlight important information from the textbook, making it easier to understand concepts and complete the worksheet exercises

Readership

Imaging technology students

Table of contents

PART 1: RADIOLOGIC PHYSICS

1. Essential Concepts of Radiologic Science

2. Basic Physics Primer

3. The Structure of Matter

4. Electromagnetic Energy

5. Electricity, Magnetism, and Electromagnetism

PART II: X-RADIATION

6. The X-Ray Imaging System

7. The X-Ray Tube

8. X-Ray Production

9. X-Ray Emission

10. X-Ray Interaction with Matter

PART III: THE MEDICAL IMAGE

11. Imaging Science

12. Computed Radiography

13. Digital Radiography

14. Digital Radiographic Technique

15. Image Acquisition

16. Patient-Image Optimization

PART IV: MEDICAL IMAGE DISPLAY

17. Viewing the Medical Image

18. Picture Archiving and Communication System

PART V: MEDICAL IMAGE QUALITY

19. Image Perception

20. Digital Display Device

21. Medical Image Descriptors

22. Scatter Radiation

23. Radiographic Artifacts

PART VI: ADVANCED MEDICAL IMAGING

24. Mammography

25. Fluoroscopy

26. Interventional Radiology

27. Computed Tomography

28. Tomosynthesis

PART VII: RADIOBIOLOGY

29. Human Biology

30. Fundamental Principles of Radiobiology

31. Molecular Radiobiology

32. Cellular Radiobiology

33. Deterministic Effects of Radiation

34. Stochastic Effects of Radiation

PART VIII: RADIATION PROTECTION

35. Health Physics

36. Designing for Radiation Protection

37. Radiography/Fluoroscopy Patient Radiation Dose

38. Computed Tomography Patient Radiation Dose

39. Patient Radiation Dose Management

40. Occupational Radiation Dose Management

Product details

  • Edition: 12
  • Latest edition
  • Published: December 10, 2020
  • Language: English

About the authors

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Elizabeth Shields

Elizabeth Shields is the Program Director, Radiologic Technology Program at Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center
Affiliations and expertise
Program Director, Radiologic Technology Program, Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center, USA

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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