Workbook for radiation protection in medical radiography / Mary Alice Statkiewicz Sherer, Paula J. Visconti, E. Russell Ritenour, Kelli Welch Haynes.

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9780323555098 (pbk)

Other title:

Radiation protection in medical radiography

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DDC classification:

23 616.0757 W89 2018

Contents:

[Contents] 1. Introduction to Radiation Protection. -- 2. Radiation: Types, Sources, and Doses Received. -- 3. Interaction of X-Radiation with Matter. -- 4. Radiation Quantities and Units. -- 5. Radiation Monitoring. -- 6. Overview of Cell Biology. -- 7. Molecular and Cellular Radiation Biology. -- 8. Early Tissue Reactions and Their Effects on Organ Systems. -- 9. Stochastic Effects and Late Tissue Reactions of Radiation in Organ Systems. -- 10. Dose Limits for Exposure to Ionizing Radiation. -- 11. Equipment Design for Radiation Protection. -- 12. Management of Patient Radiation Dose During Diagnostic X-Ray Procedures. -- 13. Radiation Safety in Computed Tomography and Mammography. -- 14. Management of Imaging Personnel Radiation Dose During Diagnostic X-Ray Procedures. -- 15. Radioisotopes and Radiation Protection

Summary: This workbook provides a clear, comprehensive review of all the material included in the text. Study tools help enhance your understanding of radiation physics and radiation protection, and practical exercises help them apply their knowledge to the practice setting. With exercises that reflect the latest ARRT and ASRT curriculum guidelines, this comprehensive workbook helps you prepare for ARRT exam success. [Ed.]

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Item type	Current library	Collection	Call number	Status	Barcode
Books	College Library General Circulation Section	GC	GC 616.0757 W89 2018 (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Available	HNU002468

Previous edition: 2014.

[Contents] 1. Introduction to Radiation Protection. --
2. Radiation: Types, Sources, and Doses Received. --
3. Interaction of X-Radiation with Matter. --
4. Radiation Quantities and Units. --
5. Radiation Monitoring. --
6. Overview of Cell Biology. --
7. Molecular and Cellular Radiation Biology. --
8. Early Tissue Reactions and Their Effects on Organ Systems. --
9. Stochastic Effects and Late Tissue Reactions of Radiation in Organ Systems. --
10. Dose Limits for Exposure to Ionizing Radiation. --
11. Equipment Design for Radiation Protection. --
12. Management of Patient Radiation Dose During Diagnostic X-Ray Procedures. --
13. Radiation Safety in Computed Tomography and Mammography. --
14. Management of Imaging Personnel Radiation Dose During Diagnostic X-Ray Procedures. --
15. Radioisotopes and Radiation Protection

This workbook provides a clear, comprehensive review of all the material included in the text. Study tools help enhance your understanding of radiation physics and radiation protection, and practical exercises help them apply their knowledge to the practice setting. With exercises that reflect the latest ARRT and ASRT curriculum guidelines, this comprehensive workbook helps you prepare for ARRT exam success. [Ed.]

College of Health Sciences Bachelor of Science in Radiologic Technology

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