Learn the professional and patient care skills you need for clinical practice! Using a clear and concise format, Introduction to Radiologic Sciences and Patient Care, 6th Edition meets the standards set by the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) Curriculum Guide and the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Task List for certification examinations. Updates on current digital imaging and instrumentation provide you with the important information you need for clinical success. Chapter review questions and lab activities available online and on tear sheets in the text give you easy access to on-the-go learning.

Preceded by: Introduction to radiologic sciences and patient care / [edited by] Arlene M. Adler, Richard R. Carlton. c2012.

pt. I. The profession of radiologic technology. Introduction to imaging and radiologic sciences / Arlene M. Adler, Richard R. Carlton -- Professional organizations / Richard R. Carlton, Arlene M. Adler -- Educational survival skills / Arlene M. Adler, Richard R. Carlton -- Critical-thinking and problem-solving strategies / Tracy Herrmann, Angie Arnold -- pt. II. Introduction to the clinical environment. Introduction to clinical education / Sarah S. Baker -- Radiology administration / Luann J. Culbreth -- Radiographic imaging / Vesna Balac -- Radiographic and fluoroscopic equipment / Randy Griswold -- Basic radiation protection and radiobiology / Thomas G. Sandridge -- Human diversity / Bettye G. Wilson -- pt. III. Patient care. Patient interactions / Bettye G. Wilson -- History taking / Richard R. Carlton, Arlene M. Adler -- Safe patient movement and handling techniques / Jan Bruckner -- Immobilization techniques / Robin Jones -- Vital signs, oxygen, chest tubes, and lines / Denise E. Moore -- Basic cardiac monitoring: the electrocardiogram / Denise E. Moore -- Infection control / Jody Ellis -- Aseptic techniques / Lynn Carlton -- Nonaseptic techniques / Lynn Carlton -- Medical emergencies / Joanne S. Greathouse -- Pharmacology / Samuel L. Gurevitz -- Principles of drug administration / Kenya Haugen -- Contrast media and introduction to radiopharmaceuticals / Norman E. Bolus, Elizabeth Cloyd -- pt. IV. Ethical and legal issues. Professional ethics / Kevin L. Rush -- Health records and health information management / Linda C. Galocy -- Medical law / Ann M. Obergfell -- Appendices. The practice standards for medical imaging and radiation therapy -- Professional organizations -- State licensing agencies -- The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Code of Ethics -- Commonly used drugs by brand and generic names -- The patient care partnership: understanding expectations, rights, and responsibilities.