- 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. - Engaging 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. - Answers are provided in the back of the book. - NEW! Updated content reflects the latest ARRT and ASRT curriculum guidelines.
Table of Contents
- Introduction to Radiation Protection- Interaction of X-Radiation with Matter
- Radiation Quantities and Units
- Radiation Monitoring
- Overview of Cell Biology
- Molecular and Cellular Radiation Biology
- Early Radiation Effects on Organ Systems
- Late Radiation Effects on Organ Systems
- Dose Limits for Exposure to Ionizing Radiation
- Management of Patient Radiation Dose during Diagnostic X-Ray Procedures
- Management of Imaging Personnel Radiation Dose during Diagnostic X-Ray Procedures
- Radioisotopes and Radiation Protection
Appendices
- Relationships between Systems of Units
- Standard Designations for Metric System Lengths, Electron Volt Energy Levels, and Frequency Spectrum Ranges
- Periodic Table of Elements
- Chance of a 50-KeV Photon Interacting with Atoms of Tissue as it Travels through 5 cm of Soft Tissue
- Relationship among Protons, Electromagnetic Waves, Wavelengths and Energy
- Compton Interaction
- Electron Shell Structure
- Revision of 10 CFR Part 35
- Consumer-Patient Radiation Health and Safety Act of 1981

