Essentials of Radiologic Science Workbook

An ideal accompaniment for Essentials of Radiologic Science, this workbook provides the student with additional practice in applying theories covered in the text. Designed to provide students with reinforcement and practice in the topics they've learned, this workbook also serves as preparation for the Registry Exam and includes Registry-style review questions.

PART I BASIC PHYSICS Chapter 1 Radiation Units, Atoms and Atomic Structure Chapter 2 Electricity, Magnetism and Electromagnetic Radiation Chapter 3 Electric Currents Chapter 4 Circuits, Transformers, and Automatic Exposure Control (AEC) PART II CIRCUITS AND X-RAY PRODUCTION Chapter 5 X-Ray Tubes Chapter 6 X-Ray Production Chapter 7 X-Ray Interactions PART III IMAGE FORMATION Chapter 8 Intensifying Screens Chapter 9 Film and Processing Chapter 10 Density and Contrast Chapter 11 Image Formation Chapter 12 Grids and Scatter Reduction PART IV SPECIAL IMAGING TECHNIQUES Chapter 13 Fluoroscopy, Conventional and Digital Chapter 14 Digital Imaging Chapter 15 Quality Control Chapter 16 Mammography Chapter 17 Computed Tomography Chapter 18 Magnetic Resonance Imaging PART V RADIATION PROTECTION Chapter 19 Radiation Biology Chapter 20 Radiation Protection and Regulations Chapter 21 Minimizing Patient Exposure and Personnel Exposure PART VI PATIENT CARE Chapter 22 Patient Care and Medical Ethics Chapter 23 Patient Care, Medications, Vital Signs, and Body Mechanics