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PART I Introduction to Limited Radiography |
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Chapter 1 Role of the Limited X-Ray Machine Operator |
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3 | (9) |
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Chapter 2 Introduction to Radiographic Equipment |
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12 | (12) |
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Chapter 3 Basic Mathematics for Limited Operators |
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24 | (17) |
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Chapter 4 Basic Physics for Radiography |
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41 | (11) |
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Chapter 5 X-Ray Production |
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52 | (11) |
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Chapter 6 X-Ray Circuit and Tube Heat Management |
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63 | (14) |
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Chapter 7 Principles of Exposure and Image Quality |
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77 | (13) |
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Chapter 8 Digital Imaging |
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90 | (19) |
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Chapter 9 Scatter Radiation and Its Control |
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109 | (12) |
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Chapter 10 Formulating X-Ray Techniques |
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121 | (14) |
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Chapter 11 Radiobiology and Radiation Safety |
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135 | (18) |
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PART III Radiographic Anatomy, Positioning, and Pathology |
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Chapter 12 Introduction to Anatomy, Positioning, and Pathology |
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Chapter 13 Upper Limb and Shoulder Girdle |
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181 | (49) |
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Chapter 14 Lower Limb and Pelvis |
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230 | (27) |
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257 | (53) |
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Chapter 16 Bony Thorax, Chest, and Abdomen |
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Chapter 17 Skull, Facial Bones, and Paranasal Sinuses |
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341 | (29) |
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Chapter 18 Radiography of Pediatric and Geriatric Patients |
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370 | (23) |
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Chapter 19 Image Evaluation |
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393 | (16) |
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Chapter 20 Ethics, Legal Considerations, and Professionalism |
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409 | (23) |
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Chapter 21 Safety and Infection Control |
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432 | (32) |
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Chapter 22 Assessing Patients and Managing Acute Situations |
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464 | (23) |
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PART V Ancillary Clinical Skills |
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Chapter 23 Medications and Their Administration |
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487 | (17) |
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Chapter 24 Medical Laboratory Skills |
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504 | (10) |
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Chapter 25 Additional Procedures for Assessment and Diagnosis |
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514 | (21) |
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Chapter 26 Bone Densitometry |
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Appendix A State Licensure Information |
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555 | (2) |
Appendix B The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Rules of Ethics |
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557 | (4) |
Appendix C Solutions to Practice Problems in Chapter 3 |
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Appendix D Sample Manual X-Ray Technique Charts |
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Appendix E Optimum Kilovoltage (kVp) Ranges |
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572 | (1) |
Appendix F Milliampere-Seconds (mAs) Table |
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573 | (1) |
Appendix G Nomogram for Determining Patient Skin Dose from X-Ray Exposure |
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Appendix H Usual Projections for Routine Examinations |
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576 | (1) |
Appendix I Evaluation of Sample Images from Chapter 19 |
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Appendix J Charting Terms and Abbreviations |
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Appendix K Task Inventory for Limited Scope of Practice in Radiography Examination |
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Illustration Credits |
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585 | (2) |
Glossary |
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Index |
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