Introduction to radiologic & imaging sciences & patient care / Arlene M. Adler, Richard R. Carlton

includes index

pt. I. The profession of radiologic technology. Introduction to imaging and radiologic sciences / Arlene M. Adler, Richard R. Carlton ; Professional organizations / Richard R. Carlton, Arlene M. Adler ; Educational survival skills / Arlene M. Adler, Richard R. Carlton ; Critical-thinking and problem-solving strategies / Tracy Herrmann, Angie Arnold
pt. II. Introduction to the clinical environment. Introduction to clinical education / Angie Arnold, Tracy Hermann ; Radiology administration / Rebecca Lamberth ; Radiographic imaging / Vesna Balac ; Radiographic and fluoroscopic equipment / Randy Griswold ; Basic radiation protection and radiobiology / Kelli Welch Haynes ; Human diversity / Bettye G. Wilson
pt. III. Patient care. Patient interactions / Bettye G. Wilson ; History taking / Richard R. Carlton, Arlene M. Adler ; Safe patient movement and handling techniques / Jan Bruckner ; Immobilization techniques / Melynie Durham ; Vital signs, oxygen, chest tubes, and lines / Julie Gill ; Basic cardiac monitoring: the electrocardiogram / Julie Gill ; Infection control / Kristi Moore ; Aseptic techniques / Lynn Carlton ; Nonaseptic techniques / Lynn Carlton ; Medical emergencies / Joanne S. Greathouse ; Pharmacology / Kenya Haugen ; Principles of drug administration / Kenya Haugen ; Contrast media and introduction to radiopharmaceuticals / Norman E. Bolus, Elizabeth Cloyd
pt. IV. Ethical and legal issues. Professional ethics / James M. Ketchum ; Health records and health information management / Linda C. Galocy ; Medical law / Ann M. Obergfell
Appendices : A. The practice standards for medical imaging and radiation therapy ; B. Professional organizations ; C. State licensing agencies ; D. The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Code of Ethics ; E. Commonly used drugs by brand and generic names ; F. The patient care partnership: understanding expectations, rights, and responsibilities