Full Description
With this workbook, you'll enhance your understanding of the material in Radiation Protection in Medical Radiography, 6th Edition. Author Mary Alice Statkiewicz Sherer uses the same clear, accessible approach as in the textbook, taking difficult topics and making them easier for you to learn and apply. Matching the chapters in the text, this workbook ensures that you understand radiation physics and radiation protection and are ready to apply your knowledge in the practice setting."...It is well written and easy to comprehend". Reviewed by: Kirsten Farrell, University of Portsmouth on behalf of Rad Magazine, Nov 2014A comprehensive review includes coverage of all the material included in the text, including x-radiation interaction, radiation quantities, cell biology, radiation biology, radiation effects, dose limits, patient and personnel protection, and radiation monitoring.Chapter highlights call out the most important information with an introductory paragraph and a bulleted summary.A variety of question formats includes multiple choice, matching, short answer, fill-in-the-blank, true-false, labeling, and crossword puzzles.Calculation exercises offer practice in applying the formulas and equations introduced in the text.Answers are provided in the back of the book so you can easily check your work.
Contents
1. Introduction to Radiation Protection2. Radiation: Types, Sources and Doses Received3. Interaction of X-Radiation with Matter4. Radiation Quantities and Units5. Radiation Monitoring6. Overview of Cell Biology7. Molecular and Cellular Radiation Biology8. Early Deterministic Radiation Effects on Organ Systems9. Late Deterministic and Stochastic Radiation Effects on Organ Systems10. Dose Limits for Exposure to Ionizing Radiation11. Equipment Design for Radiation Protection12. Management of Patient Radiation Dose during Diagnostic X-Ray Procedures13. Management of Imaging Personnel Radiation Dose During Diagnostic X-Ray Procedures14. Radioisotopes and Radiation Protection
