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

Daniel N. Demaio

Description

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.

• Thorough review in outline format provides you with all the information you need to be well prepared for the Registry exam.
• Mock exams in the book and on Evolve provide unlimited opportunities to test your knowledge and become familiar with the exam.
• Study aids on Evolve help you organize your exam prep, track your progress, and indentify areas of weakness.

Sujets

• Imaging Technologies
• Allied Health Services
• Medical
• Médecine

Informations

• Publié par: Mosby
• Date de parution: 19 avril 2010
• Nombre de lectures: 0
• EAN13: 9780323065894
• Langue: English
• Poids de l'ouvrage: 4 Mo

Extrait

Table of Contents

Cover image
Front matter
Copyright
Dedication
Reviewers
Preface
Acknowledgments
CHAPTER 1. Introduction
CHAPTER 2. Review of Patient Care in Computed Tomography
CHAPTER 3. Review of Imaging Procedures in Computed Tomography
CHAPTER 4. Review of Physics and Instrumentation in Computed Tomography
Simulated Exam One
Simulated Exam Two
Simulated Exam Three
Answer Key—Exam One
Answer Key—Exam Two
Answer Key—Exam Three
Glossary
BIBLIOGRAPHY
Index
Front matter
Mosby's Exam Review for Computed Tomography

Mosby's Exam Review for Computed Tomography
SECOND EDITION
Daniel N. DeMaio, BS, RT(R)(CT) , Director, Radiologic Technology Program, University of Hartford, West Hartford, Connecticut
Copyright

MOSBY'S EXAM REVIEW FOR COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY, SECOND EDITION
ISBN: 978-0-323-06590-0
Copyright © 2011, 1996 by Mosby, Inc., an affiliate of Elsevier Inc.
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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
DeMaio, Daniel N.
Mosby's exam review for computed tomography / Daniel N. DeMaio. -- 2nd ed.
p. ; cm.
Other title: Exam review for computed tomography
Rev. ed. of: Registry review in computed tomography. c1996.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN 978-0-323-06590-0 (pbk. : alk. paper) 1. Tomography--Examinations, questions, etc. I. DeMaio, Daniel N. Registry review in computed tomography. II. Title. III. Title: Exam review for computed tomography.
[DNLM: 1. Tomography, X-Ray Computed-Examination Questions. WN 18.2 D369m 2011]
RC78.7.T6D45 2011
616.07'57076-dc22
2010003503
Publisher: Jeanne Olson
Associate Developmental Editor: Amy Whittier
Publishing Services Manager: Pat Joiner-Myers, Radhika Pallamparthy
Senior Book Designer: Paula Catalano
Printed in the United States of America
Last digit is the print number: 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
Dedication
For Thomas J. O'Rourke – a true inspiration.
Reviewers
Steven Ahrenstein, BS, LRT, CT

Senior CT Technologist, North Shore Long Island Jewish Health Systems, Zwanger-Pesiri Radiology, Shoreham, New York
Steven J. Amzler, MS, DABR

Diagnostic Radiological Physicist, Astarita Associates, Inc., Smithtown, New York
Gary D. Morrison, MEd, MRT, RT(R)

Associate Professor of Radiologic Sciences, Midwestern State University, Wichita Falls, Texas
Lynda Norris-Donathan, MS, RT, (R)(M)(CT)(MR)

Assistant Professor of Imaging Sciences, Morehead State University, Morehead, Kentucky
Preface
Daniel N. DeMaio

CONTENT AND ORGANIZATION
Mosby's Exam Review for Computed Tomography is designed to prepare the radiologic technologist for successful completion of the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Advanced Certification Examination for Computed Tomography. Since many general radiographers are now cross-training in computed tomography, and are performing computed tomography as part of their daily practice, this text will be a valuable resource for preparing for the Registry Exam.
This text first offers a thorough content review in an outline format of the three areas on the Computed Tomography Advanced Certification Exam: Patient Care, Imaging Procedures, and Physics and Instrumentation. The review is followed by, three 165-question mock examinations and answers keys.

FEATURES

Simulated Exams
The format of the questions is similar to the ARRT examination. Answers and rationales are provided for each question.

Evolve Resources
One of the most valuable features of this review resource is the accompanying Evolve site, http://evolve.elsevier.com/DeMaio/CT . The Evolve site contains 630 questions that can be randomly accessed to compile an unlimited number of variations of mock examinations. Exams on the Evolve site may be taken in quiz mode with immediate feedback or in a timed mode to simulate the actual exam experience.
Acknowledgments
Daniel N. DeMaio

I wish to thank the professional staff of Elsevier for their support during the publication of this text. Ms. Jeanne Olson, Publisher, Health Professions, adeptly guided me through each step of the process from initial idea to finished product. Most important she is blessed with a dedicated and outstanding staff. I am extremely grateful to Ms. Amy Whittier, who served as the Developmental Editor for this book. Her relaxed style of gentle, yet purposeful encouragement always seemed to provide just the correct dose of prodding needed to move things along. My sincere thanks also to Mary Pohlman, Senior Project Manager, Radhika Pallamparthy, Project Manager, and Karen Baer, Editorial Assistant, for their assistance throughout this project.
Ms. Jennifer Gallagher graciously reviewed the sections on Cardiac CT and made many excellent suggestions for improvement. While I absolutely take full responsibility for any errors in content, I remain indebted to her for her efforts.
I have had the opportunity to work with and learn from many excellent educators, clinicians, technologists, and administrative support staff for more than 20 years and across three states. So to my friends and colleagues at the C.W. Post Campus of Long Island University, Great Neck Imaging, and Grappell & Walker Radiology in New York, Mercy Health System of Northwest Arkansas, and Milford Hospital in Connecticut, I offer my sincere gratitude.
To my colleagues at the University of Hartford, thank you for warmly welcoming me to campus and for your guidance, encouragement, and support. Thank you to all of my students from the past two decades. I continue to learn so much more from you than I could ever hope to teach.
To my wife Christine, you are the greatest friend and partner anyone could ever ask for. This book adds to the growing list of our joint accomplishments. As always, this one would not have been possible without you. To Ryan and Emily, you are the absolute joys of my life. I love you both more than words can describe. I can now answer that question you both asked me so, so many times, “Yes, Daddy is finally finished with that book!”
CHAPTER 1. Introduction

AMERICAN REGISTRY OF RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGISTS POST-PRIMARY CERTIFICATION IN COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY
Technologists who wish to enter the post-primary pathway to certification in computed tomography (CT) must hold a registration in one of the following supporting categories:

• Radiography

• Nuclear Medicine Technology

• Radiation Therapy
In addition, candidates for CT certification are required to first document performance of core clinical procedures to establish eligibility. Specific clinical requirements and documentation procedures/forms may be obtained from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
The ARRT post-primary examination in CT was first offered in March of 1995. It was designed to give the technologist an opportunity to become certified in the specific modality of computed tomography. The CT registry is a 165-question, multiple-choice examination covering three major subject areas in the following manner:

Patient Care: 31 questions

Imaging Procedures: 76 questions

Physics and Instrumentation: 58 questions
The content specifications for the ARRT examination in CT are provided in the box at the end of this chapter. The approxi