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Abstract
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.
Table of Contents
| Section Title | Page | Action | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front Cover | Cover | ||
| Mosby's Exam Review for Computed Tomography | iii | ||
| Copyright Page | iv | ||
| Dedication | v | ||
| Reviewers | vi | ||
| Preface | vii | ||
| Acknowledgements | ix | ||
| Contents | xi | ||
| Chapter 1: Introduction | 1 | ||
| American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Post-Primary Certification in Computed Tomography | 1 | ||
| Using This Review Book | 1 | ||
| Text Format | 2 | ||
| Study Habits and Test-Taking Techniques | 2 | ||
| Patient Care (31 Questions) | 3 | ||
| Imaging Procedures (76 Questions) | 4 | ||
| Physics and Instrumentation (58 Questions) | 5 | ||
| Chapter 2: Review of Patient Care in Computed Tomography | 6 | ||
| Patient Preparation | 6 | ||
| A. Consent | 6 | ||
| B. Patient Screening/Education | 6 | ||
| C. Immobilization | 6 | ||
| Assessment and Monitoring | 6 | ||
| A. Patient History | 6 | ||
| B. Patient Monitoring | 7 | ||
| C. Laboratory Values | 7 | ||
| D. Medications | 8 | ||
| Intravenous Procedures | 8 | ||
| A. Venipuncture | 8 | ||
| B. Injection Technique | 9 | ||
| Contrast Agents | 10 | ||
| A. Types | 11 | ||
| B. Administration Route and Dose Calculations | 12 | ||
| C. Special Considerations | 13 | ||
| D. Adverse Reactions | 13 | ||
| Radiation Safety and Dosimetry | 16 | ||
| A. Technical Factors Affecting Patient Radiation Dose | 16 | ||
| B. Radiation Protection | 18 | ||
| C. Dose Measurement | 18 | ||
| D. Patient Radiation Dose Reduction | 19 | ||
| Chapter 3: Review of Imaging Procedures in Computed Tomography | 21 | ||
| Head | 21 | ||
| Technical Considerations | 21 | ||
| Contrast Media | 26 | ||
| Special Procedures | 27 | ||
| Neck | 29 | ||
| Technical Considerations | 29 | ||
| Contrast Media | 31 | ||
| Special Procedures | 31 | ||
| Chest | 32 | ||
| Technical Considerations | 32 | ||
| Contrast Media | 35 | ||
| Special Procedures | 38 | ||
| Abdomen and Pelvis | 43 | ||
| Technical Considerations | 44 | ||
| Hepatobiliary System | 45 | ||
| Spleen | 47 | ||
| Pancreas | 48 | ||
| Adrenal Glands | 49 | ||
| Genitourinary System | 49 | ||
| Gastrointestinal System | 52 | ||
| Pelvis and Reproductive System | 56 | ||
| Special Procedures | 58 | ||
| Musculoskeletal System | 61 | ||
| Technical Considerations | 61 | ||
| Special Procedures | 69 | ||
| Chapter 4: Review of Physics and Instrumentation in Computed Tomography | 73 | ||
| Computed Tomography System Operation | 73 | ||
| A. Scan Modes | 73 | ||
| B. X-Ray Tube | 75 | ||
| C. Generator and Transformers | 77 | ||
| D. Collimation | 77 | ||
| E. Detectors: Design and Scan Geometry | 79 | ||
| F. Data Acquisition System | 86 | ||
| G. Computer System | 86 | ||
| Image Processing and Display | 88 | ||
| A. Image Reconstruction | 88 | ||
| B. Image Display | 90 | ||
| C. Post-Processing | 97 | ||
| Image Archival and Communication | 101 | ||
| Image Quality | 102 | ||
| A. Spatial Resolution | 103 | ||
| B. Contrast Resolution | 106 | ||
| C. Temporal Resolution | 107 | ||
| D. Noise | 107 | ||
| E. Uniformity | 109 | ||
| F. Linearity | 109 | ||
| G. Quality Control Procedures | 109 | ||
| Artifact Recognition and Reduction | 110 | ||
| A. Beam Hardening | 110 | ||
| B. Partial Volume Averaging | 111 | ||
| C. Motion | 111 | ||
| D. Metallic Artifacts | 111 | ||
| E. Edge Gradient | 114 | ||
| F. Patient Positioning | 114 | ||
| G. Step Artifact | 114 | ||
| H. Equipment-Induced Artifacts | 115 | ||
| Simulated Exam One | 116 | ||
| Patient Care | 116 | ||
| Imaging Procedures | 118 | ||
| Physics and Instrumentation | 126 | ||
| Simulated Exam Two | 132 | ||
| Patient Care | 132 | ||
| Imaging Procedures | 134 | ||
| Physics and Instrumentation | 142 | ||
| Simulated Exam Three | 148 | ||
| Patient Care | 148 | ||
| Imaging Procedures | 150 | ||
| Physics and Instrumentation | 159 | ||
| Answer Key-Exam One | 164 | ||
| Answer Key-Exam Two | 173 | ||
| Answer Key-Exam Three | 182 | ||
| Glossary | 192 | ||
| Bibliography | 198 | ||
| Index | 203 | ||
| EvolveIFC | 211 |