Appleton & Lange Review of Mammography [Paperback]

Olive Peart (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0071378286 | ISBN-13: 978-0071378284 | Publication Date: May 30, 2002 | Edition: 1

An ideal review and self-assessment manual for radiologic technologists preparing for the Advanced Level Examination in Mammography. Filled with line diagrams & radiographs, the book covers instrumentation & quality assurance, anatomy, physiology & pathology of the breast, mammographic technique, and positioning & image evaluation.

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"All subjects pertaining to the Advanced Level Examination of Mammography are covered including the newest ARRT guidelines. Each subject provides a brief summary of the material, which is followed by a few questions and through explanation of each answer. The explanations are very helpful to encourage understanding of the information presented." "After reading and answering all the questions in this book, radiologic technologists should be able to walk into the examination with confidence. This is a needed book in the field and is a great help to those wishing to advance their career in mammography." (Doody's )

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* Most comprehensive prep available for the mammography examination based on the NEWEST ARRT GUIDELINES
* Combines both content review and questions and answers
* Two simulated registry exams
* Detailed explanation of every answer

THE ONLY COMPLETE, ONE-STOP REVIEW AVAILABLE FOR THE ARRT MAMMOGRAPHY EXAMINATION
* No other review manual offers both content review and review questions
* Follows the content category guidelines specified by the American Registry of Radiologist Technologists
* Reinforce knowledge, confidence, and skills
* Learn more in less time

Appleton & Lange Review of Mammography is the most complete, efficient, and trusted tutor you can find for the ARRT exam
* Two simulated registry exams ensures the real test is not your first test
* Registry-styled questions with answers and explanations at the end of each chapter
* All answers are fully-explained and cross-referenced to the appropriate text section
* Divided into five content categories: instrumentation and quality assurance, anatomy, physiology and pathology of the breast, mammographic technique, and positioning and image evaluation
* Line diagrams explain positioning terminology consistent with the American College of Radiology and Mammography Quality Control Manual
* Radiographs illustrate pathology, film comparisons, normal circumscribed lesions, and normal breast calcification calcification (20020816)

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Product Details

• Paperback: 144 pages
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Medical; 1 edition (May 30, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0071378286
• ISBN-13: 978-0071378284
• Product Dimensions: 10.3 x 8.3 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,195,257 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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7 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Appleton & Lange Review of Mammography, March 30, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Appleton & Lange Review of Mammography (Paperback)

This book is fantastic! Each chapter has a detailed study guide with a self-test and answer key with detailed info. about every answer. This book was a tremendous asset in helping me study for the mammography registry.

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Appleton and Lange review for Mammography, September 30, 2003

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leslie (OHIO) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Appleton & Lange Review of Mammography (Paperback)

This book is a must have for the arrt registry.
It contains up to date information and
2 practice exams to help prepare the student

2.0 out of 5 stars Kindle Version, November 29, 2011

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BrittK - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Appleton & Lange Review of Mammography (Appleton & Lange Review Book) (Kindle Edition)

The book itself is very helpful, specially the mock exams in the last 2 chapters, however, the Kindle version wasn't completely in order. It seemed to me that pages got switched.