Workbook for Radiation Safety and Radiobiology in Medical Imaging (10 ed)

By (author) E. Russell Ritenour,Mary Alice Statkiewicz Sherer,Paula J. Visconti,Kelli Welch Haynes

ISBN13: 9780443283888

Imprint: Churchill Livingstone

Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences

Format: Paperback / softback

Published: 15/10/2025

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Corresponding to the chapters in Radiation Safety and Radiobiology in Medical Imaging, Tenth Edition, this workbook provides a clear, comprehensive review of all the material included in the text. Study tools help enhance students’ understanding of radiation physics and radiation protection, and practical exercises help them apply their knowledge to the practice setting. With exercises that reflect the latest ARRT content specifications and ASRT curriculum guidelines, this comprehensive workbook helps students prepare for ARRT exam success. Updated content to reflect the latest ARRT content specifications and ASRT curriculum guidelines A 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. Treatment of cone beam CT (CBCT) Discussion on AI in Medical Imaging Dosage Safety Considerations for Radioisotope doses used in Nuclear Medicine
1. Introduction to Radiation Protection 2. Radiation: Types, Sources, and Doses 3. X-ray Interactions with Matter 4. Overview of Cell Biology 5. Molecular and Cellular Radiation Biology 6. Early Effects of Radiation Exposure 7. Late Effects of Radiation Exposure 8. Radiation Quantities and Units 9. Dose Limits for Exposure to Ionizing Radiation 10. Management of Patient Radiation Dose 11. Management of Occupational Radiation Dose 12. Radiation Monitoring 13. Equipment Design for Radiation Safety 14. Radiation Safety in Computed Tomography 15. Radiation Safety in Mammography 16. Radiation Safety in Nuclear Medicine
  • Medical imaging
  • Tertiary Education (US: College)
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