Workbook for Merrill's Atlas of Radiographic Positioning and Procedures E-Book

Workbook for Merrill's Atlas of Radiographic Positioning and Procedures E-Book
Author: Bruce W. Long
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 689
Release: 2018-10-31
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0323640494

Get the most out of your Merrill's Radiographic Atlas with Workbook for Merrill's Atlas of Radiographic Positioning and Procedures, 14th Edition. Correlating with chapters in the main text, this workbook concentrates on the essential terminology, anatomy, and positioning information entry-level radiographers need to prepare for the ARRT exam and thrive in the clinical environment. This new edition provides detailed practice and review exercises including labeling, anatomy identification, short answer, multiple-choice, matching, true and false, fill-in-the-blank, error identification, and more. - Exercises on identifying errors on radiographs prepare you to evaluate radiographs in clinical situations. - Anatomy and positioning exercises provide balanced coverage of both topics. - Wide variety of exercises provides a variety of interaction with the content. - Abundance of labeling exercises ensures you recognize anatomical structures on actual radiographs. - Comprehensive self-test at the end of each chapter enable you to accurately gauge your comprehension of the material and measure your own progress. - Pathology exercises help you understand which projections will best demonstrate various pathologies. - NEW! Additional images reflect all the content updates in the main Merrill's text. - NEW! Correlation with main Merrill's Radiographic Atlas features exercises that support the digital positioning content in the atlas.

Merrill's Pocket Guide to Radiography - E-Book

Merrill's Pocket Guide to Radiography - E-Book
Author: Eugene D. Frank
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 373
Release: 2012-10-14
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0323170269

Designed for quick reference in the clinical environment, Merrill's Pocket Guide to Radiography is a pocket-sized companion to Merrill's Atlas of Radiographic Positioning and Procedures, 12th Edition. This handy resource summarizes essential information for 170 of the most frequently requested projections you'll encounter. Authors Eugene Frank, Barbara Smith, and Bruce Long concisely present just the information you'll need for quick reference -- keep it with you and keep Merrill's close at hand! Diagnostic-quality radiographs demonstrate desired imaging results. Key positioning information is formatted for quick and easy access. Each procedure is presented in a two-color, two-page spread with bulleted, step-by-step procedures and accompanying images on the top page; and a chart with spaces to fill in the specific techniques used for a particular projection on the bottom page. Section dividers with tabs offer quick access to each section. Computed radiography information allows you to make the subtle adjustments necessary to obtain optimal results with CR. Exposure technique chart for every projection helps reduce the number of repeat radiographs and improves overall image quality. Abbreviations and external landmark charts on the inside covers provide quick access to frequently needed information. kVp values are included for each projection. Compensating filter information included for those projections where filters are used. New exposure index column for use with digital imaging systems Specific collimation settings for all projections done using DR Systems

Workbook for Merrill's Atlas of Radiographic Positioning and Procedures E-Book

Workbook for Merrill's Atlas of Radiographic Positioning and Procedures E-Book
Author: Jeannean Hall Rollins
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 611
Release: 2021-12-21
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0323833438

Reinforce your understanding of radiographic positioning and procedures with this practical workbook! Corresponding to the content in Merrill's Atlas of Radiographic Positioning & Procedures, 15th Edition, this workbook helps you review and practice essential radiographic terminology, anatomy, and positioning concepts. Exercises include multiple-choice and matching questions, imaging evaluation, and more. Written by the textbook's authors, this workbook prepares you for success on the ARRT certification exam and in clinical radiography practice. - Anatomy exercises reinforce your understanding with multiple-choice, matching, and short-answer questions, labeling and identification diagrams, and crossword puzzles. - Positioning exercises include multiple-choice, matching, short-answer, true/false, and fill-in-the blank questions, labeling and identification diagrams, and comparisons of standard radiographic projections. - Exercises on identifying errors in radiographs prepare you to evaluate radiographs in clinical situations. - Pathology exercises help you understand which projections will best demonstrate various pathologies. - Self-tests at the end of each chapter include review questions enabling you to assess your comprehension and measure your own progress. - NEW! Updated drawings and radiographic images reflect the content updates in the Merrill's Atlas of Radiographic Positioning & Procedures, 15th Edition text. - NEW exercises reflect the latest changes to the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) examination.

Merrill's Atlas of Radiographic Positions and Radiologic Procedures

Merrill's Atlas of Radiographic Positions and Radiologic Procedures
Author: Philip W. Ballinger
Publisher:
Total Pages: 664
Release: 1999
Genre: Medical
ISBN:

This Golden Anniversary Edition of Merrill's Atlas has been completely revised with full-color throughout. The 3-volume set covers anatomy and positioning for all bone groups and body systems in the first two volumes, then presents special imaging topics and modalities in the third volume. * Includes special icon to identify essential projections to help students and instructors focus on the most important material that students must master. * Features diagnostic quality radiograph reproduction which assures that the reader can visualize what the radiograph is intended to demonstrate. * Provides summary of projections tables which list all the projections described in the chapter to give a general overview of the chapter and also to serve as a study guide for students. * Includes bulleted, step-by-step instructions to help the reader quickly understand how to perform a procedure. * Presents over 400 projections making it the most comprehensive text and reference on the market - invaluable as a student text as well as a practical reference after graduation. Spanish version of previous edition also available, ISBN: 84-8174-174-4

Merrill's Atlas of Radiographic Positioning and Procedures - E-Book

Merrill's Atlas of Radiographic Positioning and Procedures - E-Book
Author: Bruce W. Long
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 1771
Release: 2015-01-01
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0323312578

With more than 400 projections presented, Merrill's Atlas of Radiographic Positioning and Procedures remains the gold standard of radiographic positioning texts. Authors Eugene Frank, Bruce Long, and Barbara Smith have designed this comprehensive resource to be both an excellent textbook and also a superb clinical reference for practicing radiographers and physicians. You'll learn how to properly position the patient so that the resulting radiograph provides the information needed to reach an accurate diagnosis. Complete information is included for the most common projections, as well as for those less commonly requested. UNIQUE! Collimation sizes and other key information are provided for each relevant projection. Comprehensive, full-color coverage of anatomy and positioning makes Merrill's Atlas the most in-depth text and reference available for radiography students and practitioners. Coverage of common and unique positioning procedures includes special chapters on trauma, surgical radiography, geriatrics/pediatrics, and bone densitometry, to help prepare you for the full scope of situations you will encounter. Numerous CT and MRI images enhance your comprehension of cross-sectional anatomy and help you prepare for the Registry examination. Bulleted lists provide clear instructions on how to correctly position the patient and body part when performing procedures. Summary tables provide quick access to projection overviews, guides to anatomy, pathology tables for bone groups and body systems, and exposure technique charts. Frequently performed projections are identified with a special icon to help you focus on what you need to know as an entry-level radiographer. Includes a unique new section on working with and positioning obese patients. Offers coverage of one new compensating filter. Provides collimation sizes and other key information for each relevant projection. Features more CT and MRI images to enhance your understanding of cross-sectional anatomy and prepare you for the Registry exam. Offers additional digital images in each chapter, including "stitching" for long-length images of the spine and lower limb. Standardized image receptor sizes use English measurements with metric in parentheses. Depicts the newest equipment with updated photographs and images.

Workbook for Bontrager's Textbook of Radiographic Positioning and Related Anatomy - E-Book

Workbook for Bontrager's Textbook of Radiographic Positioning and Related Anatomy - E-Book
Author: John Lampignano
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 577
Release: 2017-02-14
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0323481884

Master radiographic positioning and produce quality radiographs! Bontrager’s Workbook for Textbook of Radiographic Positioning and Related Anatomy, 9th Edition offers opportunities for application to enhance your understanding and retention. This companion Workbook supports and complements Lampignano and Kendrick’s text with a wide variety of exercises including situational questions, laboratory activities, self-evaluation tests, and film critique questions, which describe an improperly positioned radiograph then ask what corrections need to be made to improve the image. A wide variety of exercises include questions on anatomy, positioning critique, and image evaluation, with answers at the end of the workbook, to reinforce concepts and assess learning. Situational questions describe clinical scenarios then ask a related question that requires you to think through and apply positioning info to specific clinical examples. Chapter objectives provide a checklist for completing the workbook activities. Film critique questions describe an improperly positioned radiograph then ask what corrections need to be made to improve the image, preparing you to evaluate the quality of radiographs you take in the clinical setting. Laboratory exercises provide hands-on experience performing radiographs using phantoms, evaluating the images, and practicing positioning. Self-tests at the end of chapters help you assess your learning with multiple choice, labeling, short answer, matching, and true/false questions. Answers are provided on the Evolve site. NEW! Updated content matches the revisions to the textbook, supporting and promoting understanding of complex concepts. NEW and UPDATED! Stronger focus on computed and digital radiography, with images from the newest equipment to accompany related questions, prepares you for the boards and clinical success.

Merrill's Atlas of Radiographic Positions and Radiologic Procedures

Merrill's Atlas of Radiographic Positions and Radiologic Procedures
Author: Philip W. Ballinger
Publisher: Mosby Incorporated
Total Pages:
Release: 2005-12
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 9780323044820

This convenient, money-saving package is a must-have for students training for a career in radiologic technology. It includes Mosby's Radiography Online: Anatomy and Positioning for Merrill's Atlas of Radiographic Positions & Radiologic Procedures, Revised 10th edition; Merril's Atlas 3-volume set; and the accompanying Student Workbooks. For further information on each individual product, please click on the link provided below. http://www.us.elsevierhealth.com/product.jsp?isbn=0323044824 New modules are added to cover all areas of the body, and some online support is provided for all chapters in Volumes 1 and 2 of Merrill's Atlas. Problem-based learning promotes critical thinking skills that will be needed in the clinical setting. A wide range of auditory and visual elements amplify text content, synthesize concepts presented in the text, provide multiple activities for reinforcement of learning, and demonstrate the practical application of anatomy and positioning. Animations and slide shows with audio narration demonstrate positioning procedures. Course management tools provide real-time chat, class calendar, e-mail connections, bulletin board, digital dropbox, discussion boards, instructor syllabus, gradebook, etc. Exams are automatically graded and reported to instructor's gradebook. Unique interactive exercises reinforce learning with case studies, film evaluations, and a variety of interactive exercises, including matching, multiple choice with rationales, labeling, and short answer. Anatomy and articulation review includes assigned readings from the text, followed by self-assessment labeling exercises. Pre- and post-testing feature offers self-assessment quiz for students to evaluate their own learning needs before taking the exam. Special Situations cover unique situations frequently encountered in the clinical environment, including both routine and special projections, with narrated animations, slide shows, and clinical situations requiring student response. Image Evaluations present radiographic images showing positioning and technical errors, with questions for the student to answer online plus a discussion board. Learning Links direct students to related sites on the Internet, then pose related questions. Capstone module provides an excellent review tool, pulling information presented in the other modules and providing a series of interactive case scenarios involving multiple regions of the body for the student to assess, evaluate, and solve. Available on Evolve, Angel, Blackboard, and WebCT platforms. Designed to be used in a variety of learning environments: as a supplement to traditional lecture-format classroom learning with the instructor assigning particular portions for review and completion outside of class for distance learning for self-study with students logging on, completing lessons, and taking quizzes and exams online with results recorded for the instructor Modules 1, 2, and 3 present an introduction to positioning and radiation protection, plus anatomy and positioning terminology. Modules 4-24 cover radiography of various bone groups and areas of the body. Each module is organized as follows: Introduction and Objectives Pre-test with 25 questions Reading assignments from the text Anatomy and Articulation Review Routine Projections Overview Routine Projections Review Special Situations - highlights imaging challenges presented by certain injuries and diseases Image Evaluations Exam with 40 questions Module 25 Capstone is a summative module.

Echocardiography

Echocardiography
Author: Bonita Anderson
Publisher: Blackwell Publishing
Total Pages: 251
Release: 2002-11-11
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 9780646391397

The primary objective of this text is to provide an educational guide for the cardiac sonographer, that incorporates all aspects of the echocardiographic examination from the routine examination to the more complex haemodynamic calculations.