Offers comprehensive information that follows ASRT curriculum guidelines to guide you through key elements of patient care, as well as topics related to microbiology, emerging diseases, transcultural communication, administering medications, and bedside radiography.

Part I Introduction to Radiography 1. X-ray Production 2. Technical Factors in Radiography 3. Radiation Effects and Radiation Safety 4. Imaging Services in the Healthcare Delivery System 5. Professional Behavior and Legal Considerations Part II: Patient Care 6. Professional Attitudes and Communications 7. Workplace Safety 8. Infection Control Concepts 9. Infectious Diseases: Preventing Disease Transmission 10. Responding to PatientsO Personal and Physical Needs 11. Patient Assessment 12. Patient Transfer 13. Medication Information 14. Medication Administration 15. Emergency Response 16. Dealing with Acute Situations Part III: Patient Care in Specific Procedures and Environments 17. Preparation and Examination of the Gastrointestinal Tract 18. Surgical Asepsis 19. Contrast Media and Special Radiographic Techniques 20. Mobile Radiography, Special Care Units, and Specialty Equipment 21. Surgical Radiography 22. Special Imaging Modalities Appendices A. Radiography Practice and Standards B. Informed Consent Form C. Abbreviated List of Phrases with Guides to Pronunciation for Four Languages D. Accepted Abbreviations and Descriptive Terms for Charting E. Incident Report Form/Unusual Occurrence Report F. Radiology Department Infection Control Procedures G. Isolation Guidelines H. Two- and Three-Person Lift I. Urine Collection J. Iodinated Contrast Media Products for Radiography K. Catheterization Technique Glossary Illustration Credits Index