Introduction to Radiologic & Imaging Sciences & Patient Care by Adler, Arlene M. -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Cover image Title page Table of Contents Copyright Dedication Contributors Reviewers Preface Acknowledgments Part I. The Profession of Radiologic Technology

1. Introduction to Imaging and Radiologic Sciences

Medical Radiation Sciences Overview of the History of Medicine History of Radiologic Technology Opportunities in Radiologic Technology Health Care Team Summary

2. Professional Organizations

Accreditation of Schools Certification of Individuals American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board Professional Societies Radiologist and Physicist Organizations Summary

3. Educational Survival Skills

What is Stress? Interventions Buffering Stressors Study Skills and Test Taking Summary

4. Critical-Thinking and Problem-Solving Strategies

What are Critical Thinking and Problem Solving? Steps in Critical Thinking and Problem Solving Clinical Applications of Critical Thinking and Problem Solving Maintaining Critical-Thinking Skills Summary

Part II. Introduction to the Clinical Environment

5. Introduction to Clinical Education

Clinical Education Clinical Assessment Clinical Policies and Disciplinary Procedures Teamwork and Communication Summary

6. Radiology Administration

The Hospital Environment Other Health Care Settings Management Functions Regulating Agencies and Committees Characteristics of Good Employees Summary

7. Radiographic Imaging

Image Production Image Receptor Systems Image Quality Factors Fluoroscopic Imaging Summary

8. Radiographic and Fluoroscopic Equipment

Diagnostic Yield and Efficacy Manipulation of Radiographic Equipment Image Receptor Systems Manipulation of Fluoroscopic Equipment Future Digital Technologies Manipulation of Mobile Equipment Summary

9. Basic Radiation Protection and Radiobiology

Ionizing Radiation Standards for Regulation of Exposure Biologic Response to Ionizing Radiation Protecting the Patient Protecting the Radiographer Radiation Monitoring Summary

10. Human Diversity

Human Diversity Understanding Human Diversity Embracing Diversity Developing Cultural Competency Summary

Part III. Patient Care

11. Patient Interactions

Personal Understanding Patient Needs Patient Dignity Interacting With the Patient’s Family and Friends Methods of Effective Communication Understanding the Various Types of Patients Mobile and Surgical Examinations Age as a Factor in Patient Interactions Interacting With the Terminally Ill Patient Summary

12. History Taking

Patient Interview Elements of the Clinical History Summary

13. Safe Patient Movement and Handling Techniques

Overview of Safe Handling and Moving Patients Body Mechanics Principles of Lifting Wheelchair Transfers Cart Transfers Positioning Commonly Attached Medical Equipment Summary

14. Immobilization Techniques

Scope of Immobilization Techniques Routine Applications Special Applications Summary

15. Vital Signs, Oxygen, Chest Tubes, and Lines

Vital Signs as Indicators of Homeostasis Status Body Temperature Respiratory Rate Pulse Blood Pressure Oxygen Therapy Oxygen Devices Chest Tubes and Lines Summary

16. Basic Cardiac Monitoring: The Electrocardiogram

Basic Cardiac Monitoring: the Electrocardiogram Principles of Cardiac Function Electrical Membrane Potentials Electrocardiographic Tracing Summary of Events of a Cardiac Cycle Analysis of the Electrocardiogram Common Arrhythmias and the Electrocardiogram Common Treatments of Cardiac Arrhythmia Summary

17. Infection Control

Microbial World Establishment of Infectious Disease Chain of Infection Health Care–Associated Infections Microbial Control Within the Host Environmental Control Summary

18. Aseptic Techniques

Sterile Draping Sterile Packs Surgical Scrubbing Sterile Gowning and Gloving Sterile Procedures Summary

19. Nonaseptic Techniques

Nasogastric Tubes Urinals Bedpans Imaging the Colon Colostomies Summary

20. Medical Emergencies

Medical Emergency Head Injuries Shock Diabetic Crises Respiratory Distress and Respiratory Arrest Cardiac Arrest Cerebrovascular Accident Minor Medical Emergencies Wounds Summary

21. Pharmacology

Drug Nomenclature Dosage Forms Classification of Drugs Summary

22. Principles of Drug Administration

Principles of Administration Drug Administration Routes Supplies for Parenteral Drug Administration Parenteral Administration Methods Summary

23. Contrast Media and Introduction to Radiopharmaceuticals

Introduction to Contrast Media Negative Contrast Media Positive Contrast Media Contrast Media in Children Radiopharmaceuticals Health Professional Responsibilities Summary

Part IV. Ethical and Legal Issues

24. Professional Ethics

Importance of a Professional Ethic Ethical Evaluations Patient Care and Interprofessional Relationships Summary

25. Health Records and Health Information Management

Health Information Management and Technology Patient Record in Acute Care Health Record and Radiology Implications in Ancillary Health Systems Health Records in Reimbursement Performance Improvement Legal Aspects of Health Records Summary

26. Medical Law

Law Types of Law Causes of Action Torts Privacy of Records Negligence Standard of Care Other Legal Theories Consent Summary

Appendix A. The Practice Standards for Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Radiography Practice Standards Appendix B. Professional Organizations Appendix C. State Licensing Agencies Appendix D. The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Code of Ethics Appendix E. Commonly Used Drugs by Brand and Generic Names Appendix F. The Patient Care Partnership: Understanding Expectations, Rights, and Responsibilities Student Labs Review Questions Index

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