Synopses & Reviews
Ace the ARRT exam with the field's #1 study guide! 4 STAR DOODY'S REVIEW
"This is an excellent review that offers everything necessary for students to prepare for the registry. It is considered the gold standard among instructors and students as the questions are very similar to the questions on the registry."--Doody's Review Service
"The detailed indices at the start of each chapter are an asset and should make using the text for pre-AART exam study that much easier for students. the explanations included in the answer section at the end of each chapter are excellent, as are the chapter exercises prior to multiple choice questions."--James V. Lampka, MS, RTR, Director, Lawrence Memorial/Regis College Medical Radiography Program (Medford, MA)
Written by a teacher with 35+ years of experience, Radiography PREP is designed to save study time and reduce stress by making exam preparation easier and more effective. This feature-packed study guide helps you focus your attention on the most important -- and frequently tested topics -- so you maximize your study time and your grade.
Everything you need to excel on the exam:
- A summary of the entire radiography curriculum in a concise, readable narrative that makes understanding and memorizing key concepts easy
- 860+ registry-format questions, including a 200-question practice test
- Includes answers with detailed explanations and references to core textbooks
- Packed with a wealth of study aids such as summary boxes, glossaries, 440+ chapter-ending questions that improve memory retention, and 400+ illustrations and clinical images that clarify must-know concepts
- Coverage of the latest developments in radiography, including computed and digital imaging
- Written by an experienced educator and Radiography Program Director who knows exactly what it takes to pass
Synopsis
'Save 15% with this value package by purchasing these must-have books for the radiography registry exam together! Package includes:
Saia/Lange Q&A: Radiography Examination, 7th edition Saia/Radiography PREP, 5th edition'About the Author
'D. A. Saia, MA, RT(R)(M), is Radiography Program Director at The Stamford Hospital (Stamford, Connecticut). She has been teaching radiography students for 35 years.'
Table of Contents
Preface
I. Patient Care and Education
1. Legal and Ethical Aspects
2. Patient Communication and Safety
3. Infection Control
4. Medical Emergencies and Contrast Media
II. Radiographic Procedures
5. General Procedural Considerations
6. Imaging Procedures: Anatomy, Positioning, and Pathology
III. Radiation Protection
7. Radiation Protection Considerations
8. Patient Protection
9. Personnel Protections
10. Radiation Exposure and Monitoring
IV. Image Production and Evaluation
11. Selection of Technical Factors
12. Image Processing and Quality Assurance
13. Image Evaluation (Screen-Film and Electronic)
V: Equipment Operation and Quality Control
14. Radiographic and Fluoroscopic Equipment
15. Standards of Performance and Equipment Evaluation
16. Practice Test
Index