RADIOLOGIC SCIENCE FOR TECHNOLOGISTS, 12TH EDITION BY STEWART C.
BUSHONG – VERIFIED CHAPTERS 1–40
,Table of Contents
Chapter 01: Essential Concepts of Radiologic Science .............................................................................. 4
Chapter 02: Basic Physics Primer .............................................................................................................. 9
Chapter 03: The Structure of Matter ...................................................................................................... 14
Chapter 04: Electromagnetic Energy ...................................................................................................... 20
Chapter 05: Electricity, Magnetism, and Electromagnetism .................................................................. 26
Chapter 06: The X-Ray Imaging System .................................................................................................. 35
Chapter 07: The X-Ray Tube ................................................................................................................... 45
Chapter 08: X-Ray Production ................................................................................................................. 55
Chapter 09: X-Ray Emission .................................................................................................................... 65
Chapter 10: X-Ray Interaction with Matter ............................................................................................ 75
Chapter 11: Imaging Science ................................................................................................................... 84
Chapter 12: Computed Radiography ...................................................................................................... 94
Chapter 13: Digital Radiography ........................................................................................................... 103
Chapter 14: Digital Radiographic Technique ........................................................................................ 111
Chapter 15: Image Acquisition .............................................................................................................. 121
Chapter 16: Patient-Image Optimization .............................................................................................. 131
Chapter 17: Viewing the Medical Image ............................................................................................... 139
Chapter 18: Picture Archiving and Communication System ................................................................. 149
Chapter 19: Image Perception .............................................................................................................. 158
Chapter 20: Digital Display Device ........................................................................................................ 167
Chapter 21: Medical Image Descriptors ............................................................................................... 176
Chapter 22: Scatter Radiation ............................................................................................................... 186
Chapter 23: Radiographic Artifacts ....................................................................................................... 196
Chapter 24: Mammography .................................................................................................................. 206
Chapter 25: Fluoroscopy ....................................................................................................................... 216
Chapter 26: Interventional Radiology ................................................................................................... 225
Chapter 27: Computed Tomography .................................................................................................... 232
Chapter 28: Tomosynthesis .................................................................................................................. 242
Chapter 29: Human Biology .................................................................................................................. 251
Chapter 30: Fundamental Principles of Radiobiology........................................................................... 260
Chapter 31: Molecular Radiobiology .................................................................................................... 270
Chapter 32: Cellular Radiobiology ........................................................................................................ 279
,Chapter 33: Deterministic Effects of Radiation .................................................................................... 288
Chapter 34: Stochastic Effects of Radiation .......................................................................................... 298
Chapter 35: Health Physics ................................................................................................................... 307
Chapter 36: Designing for Radiation Protection ................................................................................... 316
Chapter 37: Radiography/Fluoroscopy Patient Radiation Dose ........................................................... 326
Chapter 38: Computed Tomography Patient Radiation Dose .............................................................. 336
Chapter 39: Patient Radiation Dose Management ............................................................................... 341
Chapter 40: Occupational Radiation Dose Management ..................................................................... 346
, Chapter 01: Essential Concepts of Radiologic Science
Bushong: Radiologic Science for Technologists, 12th Edition
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. Matter is measured in .
A. Kilograms
B. Joules
C. Electron volts
D. Rems
ANSWER: A
Matter is measured in kilograms.
2. Atoms and molecules are the fundamental building blocks of .
A. Energy
B. Radiation
C. Matter
D. Gravity
ANSWER: C
Atoms and molecules are the fundamental building blocks of matter.
3. Ice and steam are examples of two forms of .
A. Matter
B. Radiation
C. Energy
D. Work
ANSWER: A
Ice and steam are examples of two forms of matter.