Full Description
Corresponding to the chapters in Radiation Safety and Radiobiology in Medical Imaging, 10th Edition, this workbook provides a clear, comprehensive review of all the material included in the text. Study tools help enhance your understanding of radiation physics and radiation protection, and practical exercises help you apply your knowledge to the practice setting. With exercises that reflect the latest ARRT content specifications and ASRT curriculum guidelines, this comprehensive workbook also helps you prepare for ARRT exam success.
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
UPDATED! Additional questions reinforce your knowledge on cone beam CT (CBCT), theranostics, and AI
UPDATED! Revised chapter titles and sequence put subjects in a logical order for optimal learning
UPDATED! Content reflects the latest ARRT content specifications and ASRT curriculum guidelines
Contents
1. Introduction to Radiation Protection
2. Radiation: Types, Sources, and Doses Chapter
3. X-Ray Interactions with Matter
4. Radiation Quantities and Units
5. Overview of Cell Biology
6. Molecular and Cellular Radiation Biology
7. Early Effects of Radiation Exposure
8. Late Effects of Radiation Exposure
9. Dose Limits for Exposure to Ionizing Radiation
10. Equipment Design for Radiation Protection
11. Management of Patient Radiation Dose
12. Management of Occupational Radiation Dose
13. Radiation Monitoring
14. Radiation Safety in Computed Tomography
15. Radiation Safety in Mammography
16. Radiation Protection with Diagnostic and Therapeutic Radioisotopes
