Mosby's Exam Review for Computed Tomography - E-Book

This study tool has everything you need to prepare for the ARRT CT exam! Written in outline format, Mosby's Exam Review for Computed Tomography, 2nd Edition serves as both a study guide and an in-depth review. It covers the three content areas on the CT advanced certification examination: patient care, imaging procedures, and physics/instrumentation. Developed by Daniel N. DeMaio, BS, RT(R) (CT), the book simulates the Registry exam with three 165-question mock exams. This title includes additional digital media when purchased in print format. For this digital book edition, media content is not included.

• Review questions with answers help you prepare for the ARRT exam and identify areas that need additional study.

• Rationales for correct and incorrect answers provide you with the information you need to make the most out of the Q&A sections.

• A thorough, outline-format review covers the three content areas on the computed tomography advanced certification exam: patient care, imaging procedures, and physics/instrumentation.

Autorentext

Daniel DeMaio, M.Ed., R.T.(R)(CT) is well-known and respected in the radiography world. The world's largest radiologic science association elected him to serve on its Board of Directors, and he was installed as vice Speaker of the House for the 2019-2020 term at the annual meeting of the American Society of Radiologic Technologists in Orlando, Florida, in June.
DeMaio is associate professor of radiography and radiologic technology program director in the College of Education, Nursing and Health Professions (ENHP) at the University of Hartford.
He was previously chairman of the ASRT Commission, Education Chapter chairman and delegate. In addition, he has served on the board of the Connecticut Society of Radiologic Technologists.

Inhalt

Part I

1. Introduction

2. Review of Patient Care in CT

• Patient Preparation
• Assessment and Monitoring
• IV Procedures
• Contrast Agents

• Radiation Safety/Dosimetry 3. Review of Imaging Procedures in Computed Tomography

• Head
• Neck
• Chest
• Abdomen/Pelvis
• Hepatobiliary System
• Spleen
• Pancreas
• Adrenal Glands
• Genitourinary System
• Gastrointestinal System
• Pelvis and Reproductive System

• Musculoskeletal 4. Review of Physics and Instrumentation in Computed Tomography

• Computed Tomography System Operation
• Image Processing/Display
• Image Archival and Communication
• Image Quality
• Artifact Recognition and Reduction Part II

Simulated Exam One

Simulated Exam Two

Simulated Exam Three

Part III

Answer Key for Exam One

Answer Key for Exam Two

Answer Key for Exam Three

Glossary

Bibliography