Workbook for Radiographic Image Analysis

By Kathy McQuillen Martensen, Kathy McQuillen-Martensen MA RT(R), Stephanie Harris B.S. R.T.(R)(M)(CT)

Book Overview

Along with the textbook, provides a complete guide to evaluating radiographs and troubleshooting positioning and technique errors, increasing the likelihood of getting a good image on the first try.Presents bonus poor-quality images beyond those in the text with questions on what to look for during the image analysis process.Provides learning objectives describing the goals students should achieve after studying the text and completing the workbook activities.Offers exercises covering both positioning and technique errors, as these problems are likely to occur together in the clinical environment.Offers study questions for each procedure, asking what positioning errors produced poor-quality images and what adjustments should be made. Question formats include labeling, fill-in-the-blank, matching, and short answer. An answer key is provided at the end of each chapter.Technique and positioning adjustments required by computed radiography.Pediatric radiography, covering radiation protection and the special problems of obtaining high-quality images of pediatric patients.Evaluation criteria related to technique factors, which historically account for 60%-70% of retakes.New chapter on evaluation of images of the digestive system.Exercises in trauma and non-routine radiography to correct poor-quality images in trauma and mobile situations.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1416025006
• ISBN13: 9781416025009
• Release Date: October 2005
• Publisher: Saunders
• Length: 672 Pages
• Weight: 3.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 8.5" x 10.9"