Mosby’s Exam Review for Computed Tomography 3rd Edition

624 Pages·2017·10.12 MB·English

Mosby's Exam
Review for
Computed
Tomography
THIRD EDITION
Daniel N. DeMaio, MEd, RT(R)(CT)
Chair
Department of Health Sciences and Nursing
Director
Radiologic Technology Program
University of Hartford
West Hartford, Connecticut
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Table of Contents
Cover image
Title Page
Copyright
Dedication
Preface
Content and Organization
Features
Acknowledgments
Part I
Chapter 1 Introduction
American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Postprimary
Certification in Computed Tomography
Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board Postprimary
Certification in Computed Tomography
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Using This Review Book
Text Format
Study Habits and Test-Taking Techniques
Chapter 2 Review of Patient Care in Computed Tomography
Patient Assessment and Preparation
Contrast Administration
Chapter 3 Review of Safety in Computed Tomography
Radiation Safety and Dose
Chapter 4 Review of Imaging Procedures in Computed
Tomography
Head
Neck
Chest
Abdomen and Pelvis
Hepatobiliary System
Spleen
Pancreas
Adrenal Glands
Genitourinary System
Gastrointestinal System
Pelvis and Reproductive System
Musculoskeletal System
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Chapter 5 Review of Image Production in Computed Tomography
CT System Principles, Operation, and Components
Image Processing and Display
Image Quality
Artifact Recognition and Reduction
Informatics
Part II
Chapter 6 Simulated Examination One
Questions
Chapter 7 Simulated Examination Two
Questions
Chapter 8 Simulated Examination Three
Questions
Chapter 9 Answer Key—Examination One
Answers
Chapter 10 Answer Key—Examination Two
Answers
Chapter 11 Answer Key—Examination Three
Answers
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Glossary
Bibliography
Index
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Copyright
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MOSBY'S EXAM REVIEW FOR COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY,
THIRD EDITION
ISBN: 978-0-323-41633-7
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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
Names: DeMaio, Daniel N., author.
Title: Mosby's exam review for computed tomography / Daniel N.
DeMaio.
Other titles: Exam review for computed tomography
Description: Third edition. | St. Louis, Missouri : Elsevier, [2018] |
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Identifiers: LCCN 2017035969 | ISBN 9780323416337 (paperback)
Subjects: | MESH: Tomography, X-Ray Computed | Examination
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