Radiography PREP : Program Review and Exam Preparation [Paperback]

D.A. Saia (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0071387692 | ISBN-13: 978-0071387699 | Publication Date: June 24, 2003 | Edition: 3

Following the organization of the ARRT certifying examination in radiography, Radiography PREP provides the user with a narrative summary of the content tested by the examination. Other features include illustrations, references, summary boxes, chapter questions, and a new comprehensive practice test with detailed answers and explanations.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"The book covers thoroughly the five areas that are on the ARRT examination. Each section is subdivided to help the student break down the information logically. The book is complete with over 280 illustrations to help appeal to the visual learner. These illustrations include radiographs and diagrams labeled with anatomy. Summary points at the end of each section are helpful for a quick review. Chapter exercises help to ensure understanding for the material covered. After the chapter exercises, sample registry type questions will help the student to master the information in that section. The endpapers of the book are not wasted space, they serve as a "last minute cheat sheet," with formulas, landmarks, and processing systems listed on them. This book is extremely well organized and formatted to make retention easier." "This review is not only helpful to the student, but can also be used as a guide for the educator. This edition reflects the changes to the ARRT Content Specifications implemented January 2001. Material on digital/electronic imaging and the most recent isolation precautions are also included. This is a book that can be used throughout the radiologic technology program." "4 Stars!" (Doody's )

From the Back Cover

EXCEL ON THE RADIOGRAPHY EXAM!

Helpful throughout your radiography program, Radiography PREP emphasizes material covered on the ARRT exam. This powerful, feature-packed study guide follows the exam, topic by topic.

THE MOST EFFICIENT WAY TO PREPARE FOR THE ARRT EXAM!

Designed to save study time and reduce stress by making exam preparation easier, Radiography PREP:
*Summarizes the entire radiography curriculum in a concise, readable narrative
*Follows the ARRT exam format
*Provides a wealth of study aids, including summary boxes, glossaries, and chapter questions
*Offers a complete 200-question practice exam
*Updates developments in radiography
*Enhances learning with dozens of new illustrations
Valuable study guide throughout the radiologic technology curriculum

High Marks from Readers!

“All you need to pass the ARRT’s registry exam! ... This book makes you a master!”

“Recommended by the director of a local school for radiographic technology. ... extremely well organized and formatted to make retention easy.”

“An excellent way of preparing for the ARRT’s registry exam... I am purchasing a second copy for a friend of mine who is also taking the exam.”
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Product Details

• Paperback: 412 pages
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Professional; 3 edition (June 24, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0071387692
• ISBN-13: 978-0071387699
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.5 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.5 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #815,754 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Dorothy A. Saia, MA, RT(R)(M)

Dorothy Saia has been active in radiography education for almost 40 years. Mrs. Saia pursued her professional radiography studies at Danbury Hospital, Danbury CT, where she rose to become Program Director in radiography. She received her graduate degree in education from Sacred Heart University in Fairfield, CT. Mrs. Saia has been the director of the program in radiography at the Stamford Health System in Stamford, CT, for more than 25 years. She has been active in state and regional professional societies and has lectured extensively at local, state, and regional professional meetings.

Her radiography review books are recognized everywhere by students and instructors alike and she serves on the advisory board of RADREVIEWEasy.com, an online test-prep tool with customization features that will help you prepare for the ARRT exam. Dorothy continues to participate in and sponsor continuing education and certification exam reviews.

Customer Reviews

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16 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Finally an RT, December 8, 2004

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This review is from: Radiography PREP : Program Review and Exam Preparation (Paperback)

I had been out of school for 3 years when I finally hit the books for the ARRT. I had this book and the Appleton & Lange Review for Radiography Exam, both written by the same people. I liked this prep book better because it broke each section down into chapters vs. just question and answer. The chapters where really easy to read and understand. Plus they where not so long that you got bored with it. At the end of each chapter there would be essay questions and a few mutiple choice. Writing the essay questions down and then answering them really helped. The only thing that I didn't like was the Postioning chapter, it was alittle hard to follow. Believe me this book works if it helped me pass 3 years after graduating

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Get this book while in your radiography program., June 18, 2005

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D. M. Graumann (Pfafftown, NC USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Radiography PREP : Program Review and Exam Preparation (Paperback)

D.A. Saia's book "Radiography Prep" is excellent. I only wished I'd had it during my last year of school. I used it for about three weeks after graduation to study for the ARRT Registry Exam. If you feel very confident after graduation you can just read the summary boxes and do the questions, or review entire chapters of your weaker areas. Actually reading the material is like revisiting the entire radiography program all over again. This book is the perfect outline of everything we learned in school plus the "meat" of the subjects. The chapters begin with a thorough and clear outline. The chapters themselves are well illustrated and the text straightforward, clear, and to the point. The chapters end with chapter exercises first, then "registry type" multiple choice questions. The answers to the registry questions are explained including "why" the wrong answers are not correct. There might be some mislabled pictures like on page 300 where the quantum mottle picture is mislabled, but most of the time you will catch the error. The image evaluation section was also better than expected and the images clearly showed what was wrong or why the image suffered in quality. Inside the front and back cover are many useful formulas and other information like transformer laws, body surface landmarks, processor systems, chemical solutions, and filtration requirements plus more. I can't reccommend this book enough! My school's program was excellent in instruction and review, but with the help of this book you should do very well on the Registry Exam. Please use this book and your program's curriculum will all come back to you. Good luck!

9 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars wojonet, October 12, 2006

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C. Wojciechowski "wojonet" (Wisconsin) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Radiography PREP : Program Review and Exam Preparation (Paperback)

I have been out of school for 32 years and recently needed to renew my ARRT license which I unfortunately had let lapse. I studed this book and the Appleton & Lange review and passed the test with a 90. I highly recommend this book for confidence in taking the registry.